Masters of the Universe, Daredevil Target Premiere Strong
November 4, 2002
Following the trend established in October, comic store orders on most top comics slipped again in November, with only five of the top twenty-five posting increases (all below #15).
On a Creator That Went the Extra Mile
November 4, 2002
Stan Tychinski of Collectible Dreams in Selinsgrove, Pa. has been watching the recent dialogue on in our Talk Back section on Marvel and wanted to send us a positive story about the lengths to which a creator went to make a difference in his store.
Raising the Level of Animosity
November 3, 2002
Retailer Ron Catapano of Comics Plus in Mount Holly, New Jersey saw Bill Jemas' comments on oveprinting in conjunction with Marvel's plan to tweak its no overprint policy, and sent us this comment.
Shipping in January
November 2, 2002
The Topps Company is preparing to ship its Daredevil Movie Trading Cards to retailers in January, a full month before the film opens on Valentine's Day.
'Don't Spin the Facts'
October 30, 2002
James Baird of New World Games and Comics in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma saw Bill Jemas' comments on oveprinting in conjunction with Marvel's plan to tweak its no overprint policy, and sent us this comment.
'Caused Me Great Concern'
October 30, 2002
Michael Tierney of the Comic Book Store in Little Rock, Arkansas and Collector's Edition in North Little Rock saw Bill Jemas' comments on oveprinting in conjunction with Marvel's plan to tweak its no overprint policy, and sent us this comment.
Do a Poll
October 30, 2002
Mike Boze of HawgHead Comics in Fort Smith, Arkansas saw Bill Jemas' comments on oveprinting in conjunction with Marvel's plan to tweak its no overprint policy, and sent us this comment.
From Stan Lee to Art Spiegelman
October 30, 2002
One of the three segments on Sixty Minutes II on Wednesday was titled 'The Superheroes,' and dealt with the current resurgence in the comics business. The movies were the largest area of focus, with Spider-Man the anchor property.
Sales Nearly Double vs. 2001
October 29, 2002
Marvel released its Q3 results today and the numbers blew away expectations, including its own guidance from only a month ago. Marvel made $6.7 million in the quarter on $84.4 million in sales,...
Run a Poll
October 27, 2002
Don Bunning of Hobby Horse in Decatur, Illinois responded to Marvel COO Bill Jemas' recent statements in the Marvel press conference and to his Open Letter to retailers.
