Marvel is about to pay tribute 'to the world's least-heralded heroes -- the peacemakers' in a three-issue mini-series entitled simply 411 .

DC Comics has unveiled its 'Share the Risk' program, which involves limited returnability on four select titles that are shipping in April.

Marvel Comics has announced that starting on February 5, all the Ultimate titles will be upgraded to a new thicker paper stock.

In a lengthy article in the Los Angeles Times , staff writer Bob Baker talked with director Kevin Smith about his new film Jersey Girl , which represents a radical departure from Smith's low budget past.

Rick Ralsten of The Time Capsule in Chester, Virginia saw Gail Burt's comment on the new cover stock used on the Marvel Ultimate line and strongly agreed.

Ron Catapano of Comics Plus in Mount Holly, New Jersey sent us this comment on the scheduling of the Ultimate Daredevil/Elektra trade paperback.

Gail Burt of Metropolis Comics in Downey, California saw the Talk Back comment from Bill Norris of New Age Comics on the new cover stock on Marvel's Ultimate line and chimed in with this comment.

Munich-based film fund VIP Medien is joining forces with Artisan Entertainment and Marvel Enterprises to produce a new feature film based on Marvel's gun-toting avenger, The Punisher .

The Sci Fi Channel is planning a second series based on a Marvel property, according to ZAP2it.com.

Marvel has announced higher guidance for 2002 and is predicting an even better year in 2003. Marvel raised its 2002 sales estimate $5 million to $280-$285 million for the year, and its 2002 EBIDTA estimate $6 million to $78-$83 million for the year.