'I Don't Agree'
July 25, 2005
Priscilla Craddock of Comic Book World, Inc. in Florence, Kentucky saw the suggestions by Dave Autzen of Reader's World and Jim Crocker of Modern Myths on ordering variants and disagrees.
Thanks!
July 25, 2005
Shelton Drum of Heroes Aren't Hard to Find in Charlotte, North Carolina says he got a big response to his request for support of his long-running HeroesCon show in the face of new competition.
'It's About Freaking Time'
July 25, 2005
Steven Bates of Bookery Fantasy saw our article on the MPAA's bootleg crackdown at the San Diego Comic-con and likes it.
'Two Extra Dead Days'
July 24, 2005
John Gavin of York Comics & Cards in Parma, Ohio saw the negative response to the suggestion of a Friday street date for comics from Andy Battaglia of Comics Etc., and agreed.
Column by Steven Bates
July 19, 2005
This week, Bates returns to the topic of the bond between retailer and customer.
'Chief Creative Officer, Publishing'
July 19, 2005
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. announced that it has extended its contract agreement with Joe Quesada, Editor-In-Chief of the company's Marvel Comics division.
Joe Field & Amanda Fisher Talk 'ComicsPRO'
July 18, 2005
The profile of the comics industry is higher than ever. But what other industry of such prominence is as bereft of professional trade organizations as comics?
Games Down 12%
July 18, 2005
Hasbro, Inc., the nation's second largest toymaker, reported strong second quarter results with net revenue up 11% over the same period in 2004.
For $6.1 Million
July 18, 2005
Upper Deck has won an auction to take over the intellectual property and die- cast car business of its competitor Fleer.
Interactive Toys and Online Game
July 13, 2005
Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment has joined forces with tech whiz John Boucard of Infinite Machines, LLC to introduce a new line of high tech gizmos and toys targeting tweens, collectors, comic book fans and gaming fanatics.