Column by Steve Bennett
July 9, 2008
This week, Steve Bennett talks about lessons for comic publishers from Doctor Who , the problem with DC's Trinity , and current trends in manga.
'Supports Some Exclusive Agreements'
July 9, 2008
James Arlemagne of Fantasy Realms in Pittsfield , Massachusetts , saw the news about Days of Wonder going exclusive with Diamond-Alliance and says that he “tends to supports some exclusive agreements.”
Exclusive Distribution Contracts Bad for Industry
July 9, 2008
Daniel Urazandi of Bizarro World in Davis , California saw the news about Days of Wonder going exclusive with Diamond-Alliance and says retailers should speak out against exclusive distribution agrements.
'Bad Idea'
July 6, 2008
John Coviello of Little Shop of Magic saw the news about Days of Wonder going exclusive with Diamond-Alliance and says it’s a “bad idea.”
'Your Games Less Accessible'
July 2, 2008
J. Brian Cobos of Phoenix Games in Mukilteo , Washington saw the news of Days of Wonder awarding exclusive distribution rights to Diamond-Alliance and feels the decision will make DoW games less accessible.
No Licenses Pulled
June 30, 2008
Dallas Middaugh of Del Rey Manga has reacted to news that Kodansha was setting up a U.S. subsidiary.
Will No Longer Carry DoW Line
July 1, 2008
Rich Waldbiesser of Six Feet Under Games in New Holland, Pennsylvania saw the news about Days of Wonder going exclusive with Diamond-Alliance and says his store will no longer carry the Days of Wonder line.
'Beginning of Another Disturbing Trend'
July 1, 2008
John Jelley of Pyrimid Comics & Games in Sierra Vista , Arizona saw the news about Days of Wonder going exclusive with Diamond-Alliance and says he finds this action the “beginning of another disturbing trend.”
On Days of Wonder Exclusive Deal
June 30, 2008
We talked to Days of Wonder CEO Eric Hautemont and Vice President Mark Kaufman about the company's Diamond-Alliance exclusive distribution deal.
With Diamond Alliance
June 30, 2008
Days of Wonder announced today that effective immediately, it has awarded Alliance Game Distributors and Diamond Comic Distributors exclusive rights to distribute its products to the hobby channel in the Americas and Asia .
