Manga Publisher Has Major Potential
October 27, 2003
Broccoli International has chosen Diamond Book Distributors as the exclusive U.S. and non-exclusive worldwide distributor of English language versions of its titles to the bookstore, library, and warehouse markets.
Speedy Gonzales Guests on Nov. 8
October 26, 2003
The Kids' WB is unveiling a new lineup on Saturday Nov. 1.
Regular Series To Follow
October 15, 2003
The Conan the Legend #0 prelude comic from Dark Horse Comics has generated initial orders in excess of 111,000 copies.
Sacred Hearts By Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith
October 9, 2003
IDW Publishing, which is known for its miniseries, especially in the horror genre, has announced its first on-going monthly comic book title.
JLA/Avengers Is The Top Dollar Book
October 7, 2003
DC Comics took the #1 spot for comic book sales in September by smashing the 200,000 barrier to smithereens with the final issue of the Jim Lee/Jeph Loeb Batman 'Hush' storyline, which sold an amazing 233,775 copies.
New Publishers & New Sources
October 7, 2003
ICv2's Retailers Guide To Anime/Manga #4 provides an overview of the markets at the three-quarter pole for 2003.
Strong Debut for $14.95 Trade Paperback
October 5, 2003
The first printing of the Trigun Volume 1 trade paperback, streeting this week from Dark Horse, was set at 35,000 copies.
Del Rey's 'The Coming Of Conan The Cimmerian'
October 1, 2003
Even though Arnold's attempt to become governor of California has sidelined, if not derailed the long awaited Conan the King movie, Robert E. Howard's sword-wielding Cimmerian has been undergoing something of a renaissance lately.
Bandai America Named Master Toy Licensee
September 22, 2003
The new Astro Boy anime series will make its debut on the Kids WB in early 2004.
Shooting Starts In October, Film Bows 8/6
September 21, 2003
Variety is reporting that Fox's Alien Vs. Predator starts filming in October.
