Verdict on 2006 in New ICv2 Guide
February 22, 2007
2006 was a 'Banner Year' for graphic novel sales in both the bookstore and direct markets.
Don't Pass Up Promo Opportunities
February 19, 2007
Gail Burt of Metropolis Comics in Bellflower, California saw John Riley's comments on the Dark Tower release event and agrees that retailers should take advantage of every promotional opportunity provided by publishers.
Column by John Riley
February 18, 2007
This week, Riley gives us part three of his three part series on inter-store competition.
Parallel's 'Daredevil's' Performance in 2003
February 18, 2007
Ghost Rider accelerated to the top spot in the President's Day weekend box office.
Comics Up 26% in January
February 19, 2007
Sales momentum continued unabated in January with periodical comics soaring 26% and graphic novels posting a 13% rise.
Event Comics Drive Sales
February 19, 2007
Event comics such as Marvel's Civil War and DC Comics' weekly 52 continued to drive sales in January of 2007.
Sales Estimates for January Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
February 19, 2007
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during January 2007.
'Ghost Rider' to 'Ratatouille'
February 15, 2007
With the first big comic 'event' movie, Sony's Marvel-based Ghost Rider , opening today, it's time to take a look at the films that offer retailers merchandising opportunities in 2007.
In Negotiations With Stephen King
February 14, 2007
J.J. Abrams is negotiating with Stephen King to bring King's seven-volume Dark Tower series to the screen.
Column by Steve Bennett
February 11, 2007
This week, Bennett continues his discussion of contemporary comics with his 'Thermos Theory.'
