McKone, Quitely
December 28, 2004
The Big Two comic publishers have each announced an exclusive creator signing.
But Cover Prices Up
December 20, 2004
Sales were soft for most of the top comic titles this month, with five out of the top ten and 16 out of the top 25 dropping in sales. But the top seven piece books were all higher than the current base $2.25 price.
Sales Estimates for November Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
December 20, 2004
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during November 2004.
Alias Enterprises to Launch 12 Titles in First Month
December 19, 2004
Alias Enterprises, a new publisher founded by Brett Burner and Mike S. Miller, will launch 12 full color comics in April.
Another X-Men Spin-off
December 13, 2004
Twentieth Century Fox has tapped Sheldon Turner to write a film based on X-Men villain Magneto.
Three Pencillers and a Colorist
November 30, 2004
Marvel has announced four exclusive creator contracts in the last two days, with three pencillers and a colorist.
Nick Cassavetes
November 30, 2004
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Nick Cassavetes is in negotiations to direct Marvel's Iron Man film, due out in 2006.
Looking at '06 Release
November 22, 2004
Paul Greengrass has been signed to direct the Watchmen movie; Darren Aronofsky has pulled out of the project due to scheduling conflicts.
By Hudlin and JR Jr.
November 16, 2004
The Black Panther is returning to Marvel Comics in February in a series scripted by director and writer Reginald Hudlin, with art by John Romita Jr.
Identity Crisis Remains Strong
November 15, 2004
More c om ic titles showed growth in sales in October than in September, with nine of the top 25 c om ics, eight Marvels and one DC, growing vs. their previous month sales.
