Variety reported that Dreamworks has purchased a screenplay by comic book scribe Grant Morrison.

Although Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada mentioned that he was 'perturbed that the The Brotherhood #1 was so under-ordered by retailers,' Jemas thanked retailers for taking a chance and investing in a new and different kind of comic.

The revival of Hero Games' 'Hero System' by new owner DOJ, Inc. has been getting a strong reception, with the first printings of Hero System 5th Edition and Ultimate Martial Artist each going back to press.

Retailer Brian Hillier of Twilight Comics in Belleville, Illinois reacted to Marvel COO Bill Jemas' vow to hold comic prices.

Mike Boze of HawgHead Comics in Fort Smith, Arkansas would like a collection of the first three issues of Origin to make it easier to sell the later issues, which he still has in stock...

Marvel EIC Joe Quesada, during an appearance on CNBC's 'Power Lunch,' told interviewer Michelle Caruso-Cabrera that he expected The Call of Duty: The Brotherhood #1 to be sold out within hours of its release today.

DC HeroClix: Hypertime will ship in three skus: S tarters, Boosters , and a Premier Edition all-in-one game

While no deals have been signed, the furious maneuvering to see what will happen to LPC Group's publisher clients in its Chapter 11 restructuring appears to be drawing to a conclusion.

Comic and graphic novel orders (dollars) ended up 19% in the second quarter vs. 2001, continuing the accelerating trend that began in the second half of last year.

Initial piece orders from comic stores on the top comic titles were weaker in June, with orders dropping on seventeen of the top 25 titles.