Vs. Q1 Losses Last year
May 19, 2004
Both of America's two largest book retailers announced Q1 profits this week, comparing favorably to losses for both companies in the same period last year.
GameStop Posts Record Numbers
May 18, 2004
Toys R' Us, the nation's number 2 toy retailer, reported that same store sales declined by 5.6% during the first quarter of 2004.
Opening on Wednesday
May 17, 2004
Fresh from a triumphant screening at the Cannes Film Festival, Shrek 2 will open wide on Wednesday.
Life-Size Superhero Environment
May 5, 2004
True Adventures Ltd. has announced that it will produce True Heroes , a new superhero event inspired by Upper Deck's Marvel TCG , at GenCon Indy in August.
Sales Estimates for March Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
April 21, 2004
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during March 2004.
For Underwear, Costumes, and Candy
April 1, 2004
Marvel has announced that it has consolidated its licenses for the underwear, costumes, and candy categories with Hanes, Disguise, and R.M Palmer, respectively.
Del Rey Has Novels
March 30, 2004
Eden Studios, creators of the Angel and Buffy RPGs , announced an agreement with Amber Benson and Christopher Golden for the design, production, and distribution of a role-playing game based on the Ghosts of Albion property.
'People Love Free Stuff'
March 28, 2004
Dean Phillips of Krypton Comics in Omaha, Nebraska has seen comments on Free Comic Book Day and feels that FCBD is a great opportunity to introduce people to comics.
'Sold Us Out'
March 28, 2004
Rick Keefe of R-Galaxy Comics in Tucson, Arizona saw our coverage of Marvel's new distribution deal and feels that it's bad for independent retailers.
The Success Is Tied Into Your Own Excitement
March 25, 2004
Jim Schifeling of Acme Comics in Normal, Illinois has seen the recent comments on Free Comic Book Day and feels that retailers get out in proportion to what they put in.
