Column by Steve Bennett
October 27, 2005
This week, Bennett follows up with more on customers bringing collections to the store.
Ties in with MoCCA Exhibit
October 27, 2005
New York Comic-Con has announced that Todd McFarlane will be a Guest of Honor at the show, scheduled for February 24-26 at the Javits Center in New York City.
Leader of the Class
October 26, 2005
We spoke to retailer Brian Hibbs of Comix Experience in San Francisco on Thursday to discuss the completion of a three-and-a-half-year class action court case that he initiated in 2002.
Comic Retailer Payday
October 26, 2005
Diamond Comic Distributors has informed its customers that credits that are due retailers who were part of the class-action suit against Marvel for breach of terms will appear on next week's invoices.
178K Sold to Comic Stores
October 24, 2005
All Star Batman & Robin, The Boy Wonder #2 was the best-selling periodical comic book in September.
From the Teshkeel Media Group
October 23, 2005
The Teshkeel Media Group has signed an agreement with Marvel Entertainment, Inc. to bring Arabic-language Marvel comics to the Middle East region.
NBC to Air the Awards on October 22nd
October 19, 2005
Neil Gaiman, Andy Kubert, and Richard Isanove are the winners of the first annual Quill Award for Best Graphic Novel .
Too Many Out of Stock
October 18, 2005
A.G. Holliman of The Comic Strip in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is concerned about lost sales due to Marvel trade paperbacks that are out of stock.
For Pet Products
October 18, 2005
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.has signed a Master licensing agreement with Marvel Enterprises, Inc. to develop products based on Marvel characters for categories including dog accessories, cat accessories, pet food, and pet tents.
Ads Can Affect Value
October 17, 2005
John Miller of Lost Realms in Boca Raton, Florida saw the discussion of comic formats and notes that more ads can be part of the comic value equation.
