From Marvel This Fall
June 25, 2006
Ed Brubaker is going back to his first love, crime comics, by teaming up with artist Sean Phillips for a new series entitled Criminal.
First Marvel-Produced Film
June 25, 2006
Marvel Entertainment has staked a claim to May 2nd, 2008, as the date for the debut of Iron Man.
This is not a Perfect World
June 22, 2006
Fran McGarry of Acme Comics & Collectibles in Sioux City , Iowa saw the suggestion by Jerry Ringi of Amazing Fantasy Comics that Diamond move to a system of getting books to retailers before an established street date and feels that would be a mistake.
For 'Manga Madness Summer Reading Club'
June 21, 2006
The Los Angeles Public Library and Tokyopop have announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration designed to encourage teens to read.
Chaykin to Draw 'Blade' Comic
June 20, 2006
Marvel has announced that Civil War #2 has sold out at the wholesale level.
'Battlez' vs. 'Battle Dice'
June 19, 2006
Illektron, LLC is suing Playmates Toys, Inc. alleging trademark infringement and arising from Playmates Battle Dice game.
Best Year-Over-Year Gain This Century
June 18, 2006
In May, periodical comics had their best month ever since ICv2 began tracking comic sales.
#2 Bestseller Since 2001
June 18, 2006
DC's Infinite Crisis seven-issue mini-series had held the top spot on Diamond Comic Distributors Top 300 for its first six issues.
Column by John Riley
June 15, 2006
This week, Riley takes a look at the reaction to Civil War #2, and what it means about the customer for Marvel's Spider-Man franchise.
Stores Reporting Brisk Sales
June 15, 2006
Massive media attention appears to have resulted in brisk sales of Civil War #2.
