'Over 60% of Sales'
September 16, 2008
The direct market now accounts for “over 60%” of publishing for Marvel Comics, a significant drop from the 89% of sales that the direct market represented in calendar 2001, and 84% direct market share of publishing in 2002.
Consider 'Windfalls'
September 16, 2008
Jim Crocker of Modern Myths in Northampton, Massachusetts, saw retailer L.E. Becker’s comments about selling All Star Batman and Robin #10 on eBay and says retailers should consider how and when to take advantage of “windfalls.”
Suggests Punishment for Retailer Violations
September 15, 2008
Jeff Peters of Commuter Comics in South Orange, New Jersey saw recent retailer comments on retailers selling copies of All Star Batman and Robin #10 on eBay and suggests a punishment.
Tuesdays and eBay: All Good
September 15, 2008
L.E. Becker of WARP 9 Comics & Collectibles stores in Michigan saw the various comments on Tuesday deliveries and All Star Batman and Robin #10 and says he agrees that Tuesday deliveries are good for business and so is selling ASBR on eBay.
Comics Should Ship Like Other Publications
September 15, 2008
Mark Farace of All American/Mo's Comics in St. Louis , Missouri saw Jay Bardyla’s recent comments about shipping schedules and says he still believes that comics distribution timing should be similar to other publications.
With Six Comic Properties
September 15, 2008
New Philadelphia-area film production company Framelight Productions has plans for six to eight films based on comic, videogame, and toy properties over the next five years.
Tuesday Deliveries Won't Solve Problems
September 11, 2008
Jay Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics in Edmonton , Alberta has been following the retailer comments on comics shipping and says Tuesday delivery won’t solve all of the problems for retailers.
For Oscar Push
September 11, 2008
Warner Bros. is planning a re-release of Dark Knight in January as a way to keep the film in the minds of Academy Award voters during voting season.
Processing in the Way of Selling
September 8, 2008
Andy Battaglia of Comics, Etc. in Rochester , New York saw retailer Noah Broessel’s comments about comic shipments and says he agrees that getting books one day earlier would allow retailers to “concentrate on selling the books rather than processing them.”
'Please Keep to Industry News'
September 8, 2008
Phill Kilgore of TableTop Game & Hobby in Overland Park, Kansas saw ICv2’s article about Sarah Palin and the Wasilla library and says he would rather ICv2 stay away from political articles. (An editorial response follows.)
