Growth More Difficult
March 2, 2003
Gabriel Hagmann of DreamStrands Comics in Seattle, Washington sent us this comment on Marvel's new trade terms for comics purchased through Diamond.
Harder to Plan
March 1, 2003
It didn't take long for us to start getting comments on Marvel's new trade terms. Jason Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics and Toys sent us his thoughts.
VP Bob Wayne Explains Why No Archives Tpbs
February 12, 2003
DC is about to announce that it will offer the new printing of Batman Archives #1 , normally a $49.95 book, at a $19.95 retail price on initial orders from retailers.
Turnabout Is Fair Play
February 9, 2003
In an expansion of the bookstore battle over vertical integration that has spread to the comic business, PW Daily is reporting that two chain book outlets have dropped titles published by Sterling, the trade publisher recently acquired by Barnes and Noble.
'Infuriating'
February 3, 2003
Sara Gray of Comic Gallery in San Diego, California saw our article on the Barnes & Noble exclusive on the trade paperback editions of Marvel Masterworks and didn't like what she heard.
To Publish d20 RPGs
February 2, 2003
Hogshead Publishing Ltd. has announced that it has been acquired, and will begin publishing d20 roleplaying games this year, with at least one release in time for GenCon in August.
Targeting the American Otaku
February 1, 2003
AnimeNation, a leading importer of anime and manga-related merchandise, has announced its entry into business of translating and adapting Japanese animation (anime) for the U.S market.
In Feb., Diamond Offers E-Newsletter Subscribers 2 for 1!
February 1, 2003
A Paid Advertisement. February may be the shortest month, but this year, it's long on savings!
'How Many Times?'
January 28, 2003
Gail Burt of Metropolis Comics in Downey, California saw our article on ordering Namor and had this to say.
I Want a Low M-Q
January 26, 2003
Daniel McAbee of The Tangled Web in Spartanburg, South Carolina saw Marvel COO Bill Jemas' remarks on ordering Namor #2 and had this response.
