'We Are Getting Healthier'
June 22, 2004
Jason Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics & Toys in Alberta and British Columbia saw the recent news on sideways sales of DVDs, Image's re-solicitation of the Spawn titles, Marvel's cash hoard, and Mike Boze's reaction, and has this reaction.
For Protection From Creditors
June 21, 2004
According to information released by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, CrossGen Entertainment Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Project Still Under Wraps
June 21, 2004
Anime on DVD is reporting that the Japanese all-star manga collective Clamp is working on a project for Marvel Comics.
They'll Do What They Want
June 22, 2004
Jamie Graham of Graham Crackers Comics saw Dark Horse VP Michael Martens' response to retailer Ilan Strasser's comment on manga timing in bookstores and had this response.
In May
June 20, 2004
Three comic titles sold over 175,000 copies in the direct market in May, all with sales driven by variant cover promotions.
Sales Estimates for May Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
June 20, 2004
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during May 2004.
Use the $$ To Overprint
June 17, 2004
Retailer wag Mike Boze of HawgHead Comics in Fort Smith, Arkansas saw the article on Marvel's dramatically improved cash position and had a suggestion.
Now Debt-Free
June 16, 2004
Marvel has completed the early pay-off of over $150 million in Senior Notes out of cash on hand.
From Diamond Select
June 16, 2004
Diamond Select Toys will produce an exclusive two-pack MiniMates set which will be sold later this summer exclusively through Tower.
For Marvel TCG
June 16, 2004
Upper Deck is beginning a four-week national television advertising campaign for its Marvel TCG this week.
