'Armchair Quarterback Criticism'
August 28, 2003
Thomas Gaul of CornerStore Comics in Anaheim, California saw Anthony Furrfuri's comments on Free Comic Book Day and issued this response.
With Industry Reporting Group
August 25, 2003
Toys R Us is ending its data sharing with the NPD Group, which produces toy best-seller and industry analysis reports.
Financing, Product Flow, and Lessons Learned
August 24, 2003
Over the last couple of months, some trouble spots have emerged at CrossGen,.... We spoke to CrossGen founder and CEO Mark Alessi to get the story from the retailer perspective.
Tim Rothwell from Universal
August 19, 2003
Marvel CEO Allen Lipson announced Tuesday that Timothy E. Rothwell of Universal will be joining the company as President of Marvel's WorldWide Consumer Products Group.
Voting Open Until August 29th
August 17, 2003
The poll to decide the weekend for Free Comic Book Day 2004 has now begun, and retailers can vote through August 29th. The choice is more than a casual exercise,...
Future Comics Moves To Trades
August 7, 2003
Future Comics announced today that the company will cease publishing monthly comics after the publication of its August cover dated books.
'Previews Refuses to Die'
August 6, 2003
Phil Prasco of Towards 2112 Comic Books in Channelview, Texas has been following the ongoing debate on Previews (see ' Marvel Adds Previews Supplement ') and has this to add:
Campaigns and Comics
August 3, 2003
Announcing that he is 'throwing his cowl in the ring,' retailer Barry Short of San Dimas, California hopes to get his name on the ballot for governor of California.
More Space, More Rooms, Big Releases
July 27, 2003
Despite a few opening day registration problems, GenCon settled into its new digs at the Indiana Convention Center after 35 years in Wisconsin.
Middaugh To Manage Acquisitions, Sales, and Marketing
July 15, 2003
Random House has announced that its Del Rey imprint will launch a manga line in Spring 2004, sourcing material from Japanese manga powerhouse Kodansha.
