'Warm, Generous'
January 6, 2005
Artist Brian Postman saw the news of Will Eisner's death and sent us his recollections.
Column by Steven Bates
January 5, 2005
This week, Bates shares his store's experience with trading cards.
To Develop OGNs
December 29, 2004
Marvel has hired Tokyopop and Marvel vet Mark Paniccia as Senior Editor, charged with '...developing new properties and a new generation of comic book writers and artists.'
McKone, Quitely
December 28, 2004
The Big Two comic publishers have each announced an exclusive creator signing.
Seven New Titles
December 26, 2004
Marvel is launching seven titles under the Marvel Next name, which Marvel is calling 'not a new line or imprint,' but a 'collection' of titles focusing on young characters.
Column by Steven Bates
December 21, 2004
This week, Bates is doing the twist with Todd McFarlane Productions.
Interview with Ruwan Jayatilleke
December 20, 2004
Wolverine: Weapon X quickly passed all Marvel graphic novels in the weekly bookstore sales reports.
But Cover Prices Up
December 20, 2004
Sales were soft for most of the top comic titles this month, with five out of the top ten and 16 out of the top 25 dropping in sales. But the top seven piece books were all higher than the current base $2.25 price.
Column by Steven Bates
December 15, 2004
This week, Bates gives us his top gift items this season, in three parts. In Part 3, he looks at the toy category.
Film Re-Titled For U.S. Release
December 16, 2004
Columbia Tri-Star has released the French/International production Blueberry (2004) under the title Renegade .