On the Retro Trend, CrossGen, and Book Distribution
July 28, 2002
We recently caught up with Image Publisher Jim Valentino and asked him about the issues of the day, including what challenges he perceives from CrossGen's new initiative, what limits we may see on the currently hot retro trend, and Image's plans for its book distribution in the wake of the LPC bankruptcy, among other topics.
Third Angel Sachiel Marks First Villainous Figure in Kaiyodo's NGE Line!
July 27, 2002
A Paid Advertisement. A villainous new action figure based on one of the world's hottest sci-fi-based anime is about to be released--the Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Third Angel Sachiel Action Figure!
Retailers Will Receive Free Issue #0
July 27, 2002
Viz is launching an ambitious marketing campaign to promote the American version of Shonen Jump , the phone book size manga anthology magazine that sells 3.5 million copies per week in Japan.
Double Digits vs. Last Two Years
July 24, 2002
Comic and graphic novel orders (dollars) to Diamond US by pop culture stores for August were up sharply, increasing 14% over 2001 orders and 21% over 2000.
The House To Team with CDS
July 24, 2002
CDS was very close to getting Marvel's bookstore business last summer, before Marvel moved to Diamond, so there was already a relationship long before the LPC bankruptcy led to the creation of a graphic novel division inside CDS, and this deal was probably unrelated to the new initiative.
Around Former LPC Management
July 23, 2002
The division being created by Cient Distribution Services (CDS) to distribute graphic novels to the book trade is taking shape as the deadline for LPC's client publishers to choose new distribution grows near.
Dark Horse Still in Play
July 22, 2002
Multiple sources have confirmed to ICv2 that Marvel is moving from Diamond to CDS for book distribution, as rumored last month.
WSJ Says It Will Be Tough
July 22, 2002
Tom King's article in Friday's edition of the Wall St. Journal examines the Disney studio's difficulties in selling Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away to American audiences.
'I Was Affected Too'
July 22, 2002
John Gavin of York Comics and Cards in Parma, Ohio was prompted by another retailer's comments on con sales by publishers to send this message of agreement, and to note a different aspect of the issue.
'Insulting to Retailers'
July 21, 2002
Rich Biedrzycki of Dreamland Comics in Schaumburg, Illinois felt that Top Cow's sales of Battle of the Planets #1 before he received it were 'a slap in the face.'
