X-3 Plans in Limbo
July 19, 2004
X-Men director Bryan Singer has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to direct the new Superman film.
Video and TV Royalties Stir Dispute
July 18, 2004
Variety is reporting that the House of Ideas is suing the House of the Mouse in the latest lawsuit brought by Marvel in order to maximize the return on its intellectual property.
And Marvel Subs
July 12, 2004
Teresa Moran of Acadiana Books & Comic Shop in Lafayette, Louisiana saw Noel Broessel's comments on Free Comic Book Day and responded, as well as responding to Donald Riordan's comments on Marvel's ads for subscriptions in comics.
Project in Limbo Once Again
July 12, 2004
Both Variety and the Hollywood Reporter have confirmed that Charlie's Angels' helmer McG (aka Joseph McGinty Nicol) will not be directing a new Superman film for Warner Bros.
FCBD 2004 Scared Me
July 6, 2004
Steven Bates of Bookery Fantasy in Fairborn, Ohio approached Free Comic Book Day 2004 with trepidation.
Again a Big Success
July 6, 2004
Simon Davies of Comix Shoppe in Swansea, Wales describes his store's successful day, and offers some comments and suggestions for publishers.
FCBD Reviews Positive--But Mixed Results
July 5, 2004
Pop culture retailers had positive reviews, but mixed results on the third Free Comic Book Day.
In May
June 20, 2004
Three comic titles sold over 175,000 copies in the direct market in May, all with sales driven by variant cover promotions.
Sales Estimates for May Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
June 20, 2004
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during May 2004.
Sales Estimates for May Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
June 20, 2004
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during May 2004.