Column by Steve Bennett
December 8, 2009
This week, Steve Bennett looks at the reasons why comic fans may migrate to downloads sooner rather than later, the premium he'd like to see in the wake of DC's Blackest Night rings promotion, how his dream came true.
Quarterly Will Debut Next Summer
December 8, 2009
IDW Publishing is reviving the legendary Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine as a quarterly.
Once the Disney Deal Goes Through
December 7, 2009
David Maisel will resign his position as chairman of Marvel Studios once the Disney deal is approved.
'Chew' Tops GN Chart
December 7, 2009
Thanks largely to the success of its Blackest Night event, DC dominated the top ten once again.
Sales Estimates for November Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
December 7, 2009
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during November 2009.
Another Measure of Popularity
December 7, 2009
Graphic novel circulation in libraries is another measure of popularity, for example revealing that a series like Case Closed can circulate over 1,200 times.
Comprehensively
December 4, 2009
Dynamite Entertainment announced that it has signed an agreement to move all Dabel Brothers titles to the Dynamite brand.
TCG and Trading Cards
December 4, 2009
Upper Deck has released details of its Marvel program for early 2010, including set configurations, chase cards, and pricing.
After Shareholder Vote
December 2, 2009
Marvel has announced that the shareholder vote on its proposed acquisition by Disney will take place on December 31st.
Miyazaki's 'Ponyo' Gets 2
December 1, 2009
Henry Selick’s stop-motion animated adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline received 10 Annie nominations.