'Unfair To Provide Exclusive Merchandise to Big Chains'
February 12, 2004
Dean Phillips of Krypton Comics in Omaha, Nebraska saw our article on Tower Records' bankruptcy and retailer Charlie Platt's comments, and gives his opinion on publishers' and manufacturers' handling of multiple channels.
Plus a Bratz CCG & Spider-Man 2 Trading Cards
February 10, 2004
Upper Deck Entertainment has announced a wide range of new products for 2004 including Shaman King and Bratz CCGs and Spider-Man 2 trading cards.
A Year's Worth of Ultimate X-Men
February 10, 2004
Variety is reporting that X-Men director Bryan Singer will team with writers Dan Harris and Michael Dougherty 'to create a year's worth of Ultimate X-Men comics for Marvel.'
Will Retail for $20
February 9, 2004
Jakks Pacific, Inc. announced a worldwide licensing agreement with Marvel Enterprises to market and distribute TV Games based on Marvel's Spider-Man property.
'We Need To Look at Proper Labeling'
February 8, 2004
Jerry Wall of Atomic Comics in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma saw the recent Talk Back comments on retailers' responsibilities on knowing what they sell and shares his thoughts on the issues.
Second Marvel Series, Simpsons, TMNT, NHL to Come
February 8, 2004
What's the next big collectible fad? It could be Mighty Beanz , thimble-sized, capsule-shaped plastic 'jumping' beans.
Revived 'The Flash'
February 8, 2004
Julie Schwartz, longtime editor at DC Comics, passed away over the weekend at the age of 88. Schwartz was one of the founding fathers of the so-called 'Silver Age of Comics.'
To Develop Video Games, Comics
February 8, 2004
Marvel Enterprises has inked a deal with video game manufacturer Electronic Arts to develop a series of fighting games pitting Marvel superheroes against characters developed by Electronic Arts.
According to Cuneo
February 4, 2004
According to The Hollywood Reporter , Marvel Vice Chairman Peter Cuneo, speaking at an investment forum in Philadelphia, put a number on Marvel's movie ambitions.
'Know Your Stock'
February 3, 2004
David Bigas of Wyldstar in Oshawa, Ontario saw Michael Tierney's comments on comic ratings and shared his reaction.
