Questions
August 18, 2003
Andy Battaglia of Comics Etc. in Rochester, New York saw our article on the retailer poll on the dates for Free Comic Book Day 2004 and has questions about the poll and the dates.
Voting Open Until August 29th
August 17, 2003
The poll to decide the weekend for Free Comic Book Day 2004 has now begun, and retailers can vote through August 29th. The choice is more than a casual exercise,...
Punisher Out First in '04, Blade Cartoon
August 13, 2003
Marvel's Q2 financials revealed some interesting details about the licensing of its key characters for movies and television.
Again in Q2
August 11, 2003
Marvel released its Q2 report on Tuesday, and once again greatly exceeded expectations for financial performance, which in this case were last updated only two weeks ago.
Batman Top Title, Marvel 19 of Top 25
August 11, 2003
Comic sales in July stayed true to form, with Batman topping the list, Marvel taking the most slots (19 out of the top 25), and roughly the same number of titles up as down in the top 25.
In Sony 'Spider-Man' Dispute
August 4, 2003
A bid by Marvel to have its Spider-Man contract dispute with Sony Entertainment heard by a jury rather than a private judge was rejected by a California Court of Appeals on Monday.
Alonso and Marts Get Promotions
July 30, 2003
Marvel today announced that it was extending the contract of Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada.
Actual Financials Out On August 12
July 28, 2003
Buoyed by increased licensing revenues, Marvel announced that, '...based on preliminary figures, the company will exceed the high end of financial guidance for revenue, EBITDA, Net Income, EPS and Free Cash Flow for Q2 2003.'
On August 2 In Tampa
July 27, 2003
Artisan Entertainment's adaptation of Marvel Comics' The Punisher will start shooting on August 2 in Tampa, Florida.
Tomb Raider Nips Seabiscuit By A Nose
July 26, 2003
Robert Rodriguez's Spy Kids 3-D surpassed all expectations with the weekend's best opening, an estimated $32.5 million.
