Recent Events Worry Some
May 9, 2004
A recent spate of variant covers by the Big Two comic publishers is causing concern in some quarters that the increasing use of the technique is a trend that will end badly.
Variants 'Like an All-Sugar Diet'
May 9, 2004
Marvel President of Publishing Gui Karyo defended marketing based on collectability, but doesn't feel it contributes to long-term growth.
Tough City. Tougher Lady.
May 10, 2004
A Paid Advertisement. Four dark stories set in a city where the only thing tougher than a gun to the head is the woman pulling the trigger!
With Jay Franco & Sons
May 6, 2004
Marvel has announced that it's consolidating its licenses in the domestics category with Jay Franco & Sons, Inc.
Blade: Trinity Debut Delayed
May 4, 2004
As usual, Marvel's Man in Hollywood Avi Arad provided an overview of Marvel's many Hollywood projects.
Writer David Hayter
April 29, 2004
According to the Hollywood Reporter , screenwriter David Hayter will write and direct Black Widow (Natasha Romanov) for Lions Gate.
From X-Men, X2
April 22, 2004
David Hayter, who wrote both X-Men and X2 , has been hired to rewrite Marvel's Iron Man movie, which is planned for release next year.
Supes Strong in Comics; Hellboy in Graphic Novels
April 21, 2004
Estimated sales of the top comic titles to comic stores by Diamond Comic Distributors were up in March, with 14 of the top 25 titles showing increases in sales over the previous issues.
Sales Estimates for March Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
April 21, 2004
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during March 2004.
For Underwear, Costumes, and Candy
April 1, 2004
Marvel has announced that it has consolidated its licenses for the underwear, costumes, and candy categories with Hanes, Disguise, and R.M Palmer, respectively.
