Phenomenon, Controversy, Flop of the Year
December 29, 2003
Our Phenomenon of the Year is apparent every time you open a distributor's catalog, while our 'Flop' of the Year would be a big hit for some publishers.
No Action Figures for the US
December 28, 2003
Bandai has released photographs of vehicles and a playset based on the Thunderbirds film.
'I Think This Is Balanced and Fair'
December 28, 2003
ICv2 talked with retailer Brian Hibbs about the settlement of the class action lawsuit he brought against Marvel Comics, which could end up injecting some $1.5 million into the retail community.
'Marvel Age' Updates the Classics
December 22, 2003
Marvel has announced Marvel Age , a new imprint of 'all ages' comic books targeting both new and young readers.
Due Out in July
December 22, 2003
DC Direct is preparing a series of four action figures based on Frank Miller's seminal The Dark Knight Returns saga for a July release.
Five-Day Worldwide Gross
December 21, 2003
The Return of the King earned $125.1 million domestically and $121 million overseas for a worldwide 5-day total of $246 million.
Acquires Producer of Sponsored Textbook Covers
December 21, 2003
Marvel Enterprises has acquired New York-based Cover Concepts, a small company that specializes in the distribution of free sponsored materials to a network of 43,000 public schools.
No Overall Increases for Direct Titles
December 18, 2003
Marvel has responded to ICv2's queries about the difference between the cover prices of newsstand and direct market copies of the same title.
Most Titles Now $2.99
December 17, 2003
A survey of local Madison Wisconsin newsstand outlets found a number of Marvel Comics carrying a $2.99 cover price.
October Had an Extra Shipping Week
December 21, 2003
While comic book sales sagged in October, they slipped even more in November. Only one new title debuted in the Top 25 for November.
