With 35% Jump over 2005
September 19, 2006
Graphic novels were the stronger category in August, with sales up 35% over the year ago period; comic growth was slower, at about 10% over August 2005.
In Civil War-Less Month
September 19, 2006
Justice League of America #1 was the top comic in August, with estimated sales in comic stores over 212,000.
Column by Steve Bennett
September 11, 2006
This week, Bennett offers suggestions for how to keep sales going in the wake of Civil War delays.
Marvel's 'Civil War' Extends to Howard the Duck
September 10, 2006
Marvel has released the cover image and a description of the Civil War: Choosing Sides .
Column by John Riley
September 6, 2006
This week, Riley talks about signal theory as it applies to retailing, and to the Civil War delays.
Urges Retailers to Speak Up at Summits
September 5, 2006
Rich Lukes of Comic Collector in Riverside, IL, saw the news that Marvel's Civil War books would be delayed and urges retailers attending the Diamond Summits to tell publishers and Diamond to solicit titles only when the books are in-hand and will be delivered on time:
Column by Steve Bennett
September 3, 2006
This week, Bennett continues the discussion of late comics.
Column by Steve Bennett
August 28, 2006
This week, Bennett takes on late comics below the Civil War level.
On Handling the Delays
August 24, 2006
Fran McGarry of Acme Comics & Collectibles in Sioux City, Iowa saw the news that Marvel's Civil War books would be delayed and notes that how retailers handle the delays in their stores can have an influence on the outcome.
Sees Opportunity to Sell Other Products
August 22, 2006
John Tinkess of Another Dimension in Calgary , Alberta , saw the news of Marvel's Civil War delays and thinks this is a good time to sell other in-stock products to his customers.
