Column by Steve Bennett
December 3, 2006
This week Bennett discusses the anthology comic format in America.
Book Series
November 30, 2006
Dynamic Forces announced a line of Historical Retrospective Books by Stan Lee, scheduled for release beginning in 2007.
Invites Suggestions For Successful Fundraising
December 3, 2006
Mark Craddock of Comic Book World, Inc. in Florence , KY , saw John Riley's idea to launch an industry-wide philanthropic project and is looking for suggestions from other retailers on how to secure donations for fundraisers .
New Releases Begin in February
November 29, 2006
In February Image Comics will begin publishing Kyle Baker's new releases, starting with Nat Turner Book 2: Revolution , continuation of the series The Bakers , and new titles, including Important Literary Journal .
Promo Postcards Should Work As Postcards
November 27, 2006
John Weddleton of Bosco's in Anchorage , AK , saw the interview with Dan Buckley and wants to let publishers know that promotional postcards should be designed so retailers can easily mail them.
Waiting For Trades Better For Business
November 26, 2006
Ed Sherman of Rising Sun Creations in San Diego, CA says research at his store suggests that passing on miniseries and sticking to collected trade paperbacks will improve the bottom line.
Self-publishing Software
November 21, 2006
Planetwide Media has announced plans to release Tokyopop Manga Creato r self-publishing software for Spring 2007.
Civil War Delays, and Looking Ahead
November 26, 2006
In Part 4 of our Dan Buckley interview, we talk about the Civil War delays and the challenges and opportunities in 2007.
Edits for Different Channels, and the Marvel Web Strategy
November 26, 2006
In Part 3 of our Dan Buckley interview, we discuss Marvel's editing policies for changing content for different audiences, its current Web strategy, and its perspective on legal and illegal comic downloads.
Marvel's Outreach to Female Consumers
November 26, 2006
In Part 2 of our Dan Buckley interview, we talk about Marvel's latest efforts to increase its sales to female consumers.
