To Serve Western U.S.
November 9, 2002
Game distributor ACD Distribution of Madison, Wisconsin is announcing Monday that it is opening a warehouse in Fresno, California to service the western United States.
$200 Million Opening Weekend
November 5, 2002
The Spider-Man video has broken all records for opening weekends in theaters or in stores by generating over $200 million in its release weekend.
Raising the Level of Animosity
November 3, 2002
Retailer Ron Catapano of Comics Plus in Mount Holly, New Jersey saw Bill Jemas' comments on oveprinting in conjunction with Marvel's plan to tweak its no overprint policy, and sent us this comment.
'Don't Spin the Facts'
October 30, 2002
James Baird of New World Games and Comics in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma saw Bill Jemas' comments on oveprinting in conjunction with Marvel's plan to tweak its no overprint policy, and sent us this comment.
From Stan Lee to Art Spiegelman
October 30, 2002
One of the three segments on Sixty Minutes II on Wednesday was titled 'The Superheroes,' and dealt with the current resurgence in the comics business. The movies were the largest area of focus, with Spider-Man the anchor property.
Sales Nearly Double vs. 2001
October 29, 2002
Marvel released its Q3 results today and the numbers blew away expectations, including its own guidance from only a month ago. Marvel made $6.7 million in the quarter on $84.4 million in sales,...
Three Reasons Why He Likes Marvel's No Overprint Policy
October 27, 2002
Ben Lichtenstein of Zapp! Comics in Wayne, New Jersey recently sent us a comment in which he let us know that he supports Marvel's no overprint policy. After seeing the other comments we received, he sent us these additional thoughts.
'Helped My Sales'
October 26, 2002
Ben Lichtenstein of Zapp! Comics in Wayne, New Jersey feels the no overprint policy has helped his sales of Marvels.
Logic Lost on Me
October 26, 2002
We recently published an Open Letter to Retailers from Marvel COO Bill Jemas related to Marvel's no overprint policy. Jay Bardyla, 'proud owner of Happy Harbor Comics & Toys, Jasper, Edmonton, Calgary and soon Vancouver' responded.
'A License To Screw the Public?'
October 25, 2002
We recently published an Open Letter to Retailers from Marvel COO Bill Jemas related to Marvel's no overprint policy generally, and its decision to print an upcoming Marvel Must Have on spec specifically. Dave Brzeski of The House on the Borderland in Peterborough, United Kingdom sent us this comment:
