Is Jemas the Vince McMahon of Comics?
April 6, 2002
Jemas will write six issues of a comic that will be known as The Marvel while Peter David will continue to write Captain Marvel , a low circulation title whose life will be extended to compete against The Marvel .
3 Books Will Not Face 25-Cent Hikes
March 27, 2002
Newsarama is reporting that Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada has decided against a 25 cent increase in the cover price of three low-selling titles, Captain Marvel , Black Panther , and Spider-Girl . Michael Doran of Newsarama quotes Quesada and Captain Marvel writer Peter David, who both indicate that Marvel will maintain current cover prices
He Doesn't Like It
February 27, 2002
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games wrote in to say that he doesn't like Marvel's recently announced plan to bump prices on three of its lower-selling titles.
No Origin for Wal-Mart
February 19, 2002
Rather than cancel three titles with lagging circulation, Marvel COO Bill Jemas has decided to raise the cover price of Spider-Girl , Black Panther , and Captain Marvel by 25 cents.
