On to the Cs!
October 1, 2002
Diamond Book Distributors has announced that it has acquired the book channel distribution rights for Cartoon Books, publisher of Jeff Smith's Bone graphic novels.
Alphabetical Approach?
September 29, 2002
Diamond Book Distributors has added a half dozen more publishers to the growing list of companies that it represents to the mainstream bookstore trade over the last couple of weeks.
Expanded Presence in Previews this Month
September 28, 2002
An important first step has been taken in CrossGen's vocal campaign to attain the 'premier' status in Diamond's monthly Previews catalogue currently held by the Big Four comic publishers.
Ships in November
September 25, 2002
Artbox Entertainment, the American subsidiary of Amada (Japan's leading producer of paper goods), will market an American version of the Hamtaro Trading Card Game beginning in November.
No Books, No Profit
September 25, 2002
Don Bunning of Hobby Horse in Decatur, Illinois was prompted by a link in our article on a recent Jemas/Quesada interview to note that great orders only mean great sales when the books ship.
Diamond Says 'Not'
September 25, 2002
In an interview published on the Comic Book Resources Website last Friday, Marvel COO Bill Jemas released a set of dollar order numbers for August 2001 and August 2000 for the top five comic publishers, saying they were 'directly from Diamond.'
Trigun's Monev is Latest Gun-Toter to Get Exclusive Treatment
September 23, 2002
A Paid Advertisement. Diamond Comics Dist. announces the upcoming Exclusive Monev the Gale 9' Action Figure from the exciting Trigun anime series. Scheduled to ship in November 2002.
Prefers X-Men 2
September 23, 2002
Bookseller T.W. Adair of Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle in New York City prefers X-Men 2 as the anchor event for FCBD 2003, but also sees potential for The Hulk .
Including Associated Articles
November 17, 2008
ICv2's popular monthly Top 300 Comics and Top 300 Graphic Novel lists have now been archived for your convenience.
Redrum Comics and Samurai Comics
September 22, 2002
An ICv2 Release. ICv2 is proud to announce the winners of our DBZ Dollars Display Contest, which asked retailers to show us the ways they've merchandised this top anime, manga, game, and toy property in their stores.