Transformers Graphic Novels and Media Tie-Ins
August 4, 2002
London-based Titan Books has decided to go with CDS (Client Distribution Services) for distribution to the American bookstore market.
Cutting Marvel Info Not the Answer
May 28, 2002
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany, New Jersey reacted to the recent discussion on ICv2 of returnable Marvels through Ingram by sending this missive on Marvel's strategies.
Street Date is No Big Deal
May 28, 2002
Mark Amoroso of Blackthorn Gamecenter in Dickson, Tennessee saw our recent article on Ingram comic service and was prompted to write about his experience with Ingram.
How Ingram Works
May 26, 2002
Retailer Tim Davis of Alternate Reality in Chicago, Illinois was prompted by our article on an Ohio retailer now splitting Marvel business between Diamond and Ingram to send us this earlier letter he sent to Comics & Games Retailer on his experience with Ingram.
How Ingram Works
May 26, 2002
Retailer Tim Davis of Alternate Reality in Chicago, Illinois was prompted by our article on an Ohio retailer now splitting Marvel business between Diamond and Ingram to send us this update...
'With Extreme Prejudice'
May 22, 2002
At Marvel's press conference today, ICv2 directed a question to Marvel COO Bill Jemas about reports of books distributed by Ingram appearing simultaneously (or even before) books from Diamond.
Ohio Retailer Thinks So
May 21, 2002
Recently, reports of early Marvels in other channels have been surfacing again, and we also heard from a long-time Ohio comic retailer that now plans to order a portion of her Marvels from Ingram.
For Not Making Late Books Returnable
May 5, 2002
Well-known San Francisco comic retailer Brian Hibbs (Comix Experience) has initiated a class action lawsuit against Marvel, asking for $8 million in compensation for damages and $10 million in punitive damages.
Due in Stores May 15
April 14, 2002
Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters, & Marvels , a direct-to-DVD (and VHS) release featuring film director/actor/comic scribe Kevin Smith talking to Lee about his amazing career, is set for release May 14.
Is Jemas the Vince McMahon of Comics?
April 6, 2002
Jemas will write six issues of a comic that will be known as The Marvel while Peter David will continue to write Captain Marvel , a low circulation title whose life will be extended to compete against The Marvel .