Hour-long Drama Series
May 15, 2002
The networks are releasing their fall schedules and the WB, which scored a major hit with Smallville last season, is bringing that series back for a second season and adding another comic-based series from the Smallville producing team.
Marvel Tweaks DC
May 13, 2002
Marvel announced details of its Fantastic Four #60 $.09 issue, coming August 28th, and in keeping with the pricing made sure to contrast its book with DC's 10 Cent Batman at every opportunity.
Lots of Cross-Promotions
May 11, 2002
On Saturday, May 4, Bookery Fantasy (Fairborn, OH) gave away thousands of free comics, introducing hundreds of new potential readers to the exciting world of illustrated adventure.
Monthly Growth vs. 2001 Climbing
April 25, 2002
Comic and graphic novel orders (dollars) surged again for May 2002, continuing the torrid growth that began in the fourth quarter of 2001.
But Other Top Comics Slip
April 24, 2002
Initial raw orders to Diamond US from pop culture stores were lower on 16 of the top 25 titles in May than they were in April . Six titles were up, and three were new. Of the six that were up, two were Spider-Man and two were Batman titles.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
April 24, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on graphic novels shipping in May 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
April 24, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in May 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
An Interview with Len Katz of The Joker's Child
April 12, 2002
Len Katz founded The Joker's Child almost 15 years ago. Located in Fairlawn, New Jersey, the store carries a wide variety of comic and movie-related merchandise.
An Interview with Darin Erickson of Amazing Comics and Cards
April 8, 2002
Darin Erickson runs Amazing Comics & Cards, a 4000-square foot pop culture store in a Target-anchored shopping center in Long Beach, California.
Making the Summer Movies Work for You
April 8, 2002
Licensed merchandise based on entertainment and characters accounted for over $25 billion in sales in 1999.
