How Powerful Is the Gravity on Krypton?
February 18, 2002
Next fall John Wiley & Sons will publish a lighthearted but rigorous look at the scientific underpinnings of superhero and science fiction comic books.
But Smaller Lines Limit the Risks
February 17, 2002
In contrast to the heady days of the late 90s, Hasbro has pruned back its offerings.
Action Figure Category Leads
February 9, 2002
Although the total for sales of traditional toys rose only 2% in 2001, the action figure category registered a solid increase of 36% according to figures released at Toy Fair by Toy Industry Association.
Five Major Releases Over Next 18 Months
February 4, 2002
No comic publisher has ever assembled a more formidable phalanx of films based on its characters than Marvel Comics, which has no fewer than five major motion pictures set for theatrical release during the next 18 months.
Most Titles Take Seasonal Dip
February 4, 2002
DC's Dark Knight Strikes Again was the top-selling comic for the third consecutive month, according to orders placed with Diamond US from pop culture stores. The initial raw order was over 171,000 copies, which was around 10% over initial orders on #2, and nearly as high as the initial orders on #1.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and External Title Data
February 4, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in February 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Industry-Wide Effort a Major Step Forward for Comic Industry
February 2, 2002
Free Comic Book Day is gaining strength as more publishers have agreed to participate and as the promotional heat picks up.
Tops Comics and Toy Categories
January 26, 2002
The December Top Ten Cool lists, which reflect how products actually sold through in pop culture stores, had big products selling big...
To Start in 2002
January 21, 2002
According to Variety , MTV has committed to a Spider-Man animated series to premiere in the second half of 2002.
HeroClix Streets with Spider-Man Movie
January 21, 2002
WizKids has announced the details of its licensed Marvel collectible miniatures game, which uses a dial base system similar to the Mage Knight system.
