Strasser on Hovorka
January 5, 2002
A couple of weeks ago, we published a story on Marvel's new hardcover program for 2002. Here's a continuation of a dialogue between Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games and Tricia Hovorka of TalesofWonder.com.
Over 650,000 Copies Ordered from Diamond U.S.
January 2, 2002
Batman: The 10-Cent Adventure topped the comic charts for January 2002, with over 650,000 copies ordered from Diamond U.S. prior to any late orders or reorders.
Most Important to Retailers
December 31, 2001
Here are ICv2's Top Five Comic Stories of 2001. These rankings are based on the business impact of these events on pop culture retailers. 1.Comics bottom? The first three quarters of 2001 were rough in the comics industry. Orders on comics hit new lows
He Doesn't Like It
December 9, 2001
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics Comics and Games in Whippany, New Jersey, took issue with the way Marvel is pricing its upcoming hardcover books.
Dark Knight Strikes Again
November 28, 2001
For the first time in recent memory, initial U.S. orders on a comic title by pop culture stores have topped $1 million retail.
More Retailers Have Something To Say
November 14, 2001
We've continued to receive comments on Marvel's Walmart program from pop culture stores. This is the fourth such series of comments we've published.
No Distribution Channel Will Get All of Marvel's Products
November 13, 2001
In response to ICv2's question about Marvel's Walmart program at the Marvel press conference today, Marvel President Bill Jemas revealed that at least six million Ultimate Spider-Man #1 's are already in print.
Supersize Prestige Editions Available in March
November 13, 2001
At Marvel's Wednesday press conference Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada announced that the publisher would begin a monthly hardcover program in March of 2002.
Strong Feelings Both Ways
November 11, 2001
Retailers have continued to send us their comments on Marvel's reprinting of the Ultimate #1s for Wal-Mart. The retailers who have written us have managed to highlight the overlapping elements of this complex issue.
He Doesn't Like It
November 6, 2001
Retailer Russ Toney of C&C Comics in St. Albans, West Virginia had some comments on Marvel's Ultimate reprints for Walmart...
