First in Two Years
December 16, 2007
Comic periodical dollars were down 12% in comic stores in November, and a robust 29% growth rate in the graphic novel category wasn't enough to pull the combined total positive; comics and graphic novel sales were down 5%.
Holding Near 150K
December 16, 2007
World War Hulk finished its five issue run with a flourish, selling over 145,000 copies in comic stores in November, only a couple of points off sales on the fourth issue of the title.
Column By Steve Bennett
December 11, 2007
This week, Bennett continues his discussion of material that challenges more traditional belief systems.
With a New Story From Diana Gabaldon
December 10, 2007
Del Rey has announced that it will publish an original story set in the world of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series.
To Publish Modern 'Pulp-Based' Comics
December 10, 2007
In February IDW will release the first comic in the five-issue Rogue Angel: Teller of Tall Tales mini-series based on Golden Eagle's prose novels.
On Two X-Men Manga Projects
December 8, 2007
At the NYAF Marvel and Del Rey announced that they are collaborating on two OEL manga projects.
'Heroes' at 3
December 6, 2007
A non-manga graphic novel that is not based on a popular movie topped the BookScan chart of graphic novels sold in bookstores.
Series Debuting March 1st
December 5, 2007
Spider-Man Merchandising L.P. announced a second round of licensing based on the Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon .
One-Shot in February
December 3, 2007
Top Cow has announced its latest crossover with Marvel Comics, The Magdalena/Daredevil.
Open Letter Brings Trouble
December 2, 2007
The moral of this story is: don't try to reason with a major corporation that is defending its IP.
