Churn Continues
April 5, 2004
Crossgen VP-Sales and Marketing Chris Oarr resigned his position Monday, just a few days behind VP-Publishing Bill Rosemann, who left his job last Thursday.
To Moviegoers, While Supplies Last
April 5, 2004
Lions Gate Films is partnering with Marvel Enterprises to provide moviegoers who attend The Punisher movie with a reprint edition of Amazing Spider-Man #129 , the issue in which the Punisher first appeared.
Comic Stores Can Benefit
April 4, 2004
J. Carmody of Serenity Studios in Sydney, Australia saw our coverage of Marvel Comics new distribution deal for comics in bookstores and the comments and feels that comic stores can benefit from this move, and that Marvel might not.
Expects Little Effect
April 1, 2004
Steven Lo of Jelly's in Aiea, Hawaii saw our coverage of Marvel's new comic distributor to bookstores and the response, and offered his comments.
For Underwear, Costumes, and Candy
April 1, 2004
Marvel has announced that it has consolidated its licenses for the underwear, costumes, and candy categories with Hanes, Disguise, and R.M Palmer, respectively.
'Sold Us Out'
March 28, 2004
Rick Keefe of R-Galaxy Comics in Tucson, Arizona saw our coverage of Marvel's new distribution deal and feels that it's bad for independent retailers.
Dumpster; Just Another Mess
March 25, 2004
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany, New Jersey saw the recent article on Marvel's Ultimates series, and the recent article on Free Comic Book Day and the associated Talk Back comments, and wants his comics on time and Free Comic Book Day in May.
To Distribute Comics to Bookstore Chains
March 25, 2004
Source Interlink, the nation's largest direct-to-retail magazine fulfillment distribution company, today announced an agreement with Marvel Comics to distribute comics to the major bookstore chains.
A Rare 'Six-Day Opening Weekend'
March 25, 2004
Sony has changed the opening date for the highly anticipated Spider-Man 2 from July 2 to June 30.
Orders Cancelled
March 24, 2004
Marvel has decided to retool the popular Ultimates series and get it on a regular schedule.
