Batman Top Title, Marvel 19 of Top 25
August 11, 2003
Comic sales in July stayed true to form, with Batman topping the list, Marvel taking the most slots (19 out of the top 25), and roughly the same number of titles up as down in the top 25.
Wants More Marvels in Print
August 10, 2003
Anthony Furfferi of Empire Comics in Rochester, New York would like Marvel to have more trade paperbacks in print, at lower prices:
Written by Bendis and Millar
August 10, 2003
During the Ultimate Panel at WizardWorld Chicago Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada presided over the announcement of a new Ultimate book -- the Ultimate Fantastic Four .
Genio Cards Will Debut At FAO Schwartz
August 7, 2003
Genio Cards, LLC has the rights to use Marvel characters in its new Genio Educational Card Collection .
10% Increase Sets Record
August 5, 2003
Although final numbers are still being tabulated, a San Diego Comic-Con International spokesperson told ICv2 that attendance topped 70,000, up from around 63,000 last year, and set a new record.
'Previews Refuses to Die'
August 6, 2003
Phil Prasco of Towards 2112 Comic Books in Channelview, Texas has been following the ongoing debate on Previews (see ' Marvel Adds Previews Supplement ') and has this to add:
In Sony 'Spider-Man' Dispute
August 4, 2003
A bid by Marvel to have its Spider-Man contract dispute with Sony Entertainment heard by a jury rather than a private judge was rejected by a California Court of Appeals on Monday.
$.60 Each for Extra Previews
August 2, 2003
Don Alsafi of G-Mart Comics in Batavia, Illinois saw Gabriel Hagman's comments on Previews and sent us this correction on his price calculations.
ICv2 Retailers Guide Surveys Mid-Year Trends
July 31, 2003
In spite of the recession that is still affecting the overall U.S. economy, game sales remain strong with the exception of role-playing games.
Alonso and Marts Get Promotions
July 30, 2003
Marvel today announced that it was extending the contract of Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada.
