Some Questions
October 25, 2002
We recently published an Open Letter to Retailers from Marvel COO Bill Jemas related to Marvel's no overprint policy generally, and its decision to print an upcoming Marvel Must Have on spec specifically. Mike Boze of HawgHead Comics in Fort Smith, Arkansas sent us his questions.
'A License To Screw the Public?'
October 25, 2002
We recently published an Open Letter to Retailers from Marvel COO Bill Jemas related to Marvel's no overprint policy generally, and its decision to print an upcoming Marvel Must Have on spec specifically. Dave Brzeski of The House on the Borderland in Peterborough, United Kingdom sent us this comment:
'Comics Are Reading Material'
October 25, 2002
We recently published an Open Letter to Retailers from Marvel COO Bill Jemas related to Marvel's no overprint policy generally, and its decision to print an upcoming Marvel Must Have on spec specifically. Jim Brocius of Cosmic Comics in Las Vegas, Nevada sent us this comment.
Self-defeating
October 23, 2002
P. Margolin of Compleat Comics on Maui, Hawaii, was prompted by Marvell COO Bill Jemas' recent open letter to retailers and Marvel's handling of its next Must Haves to send us this comment.
Shipments Ended in September
October 23, 2002
The licensing arrangement for t-shirts between Graphitti Designs and Marvel Comics appears to be on the rocks. Other licensing agreements between Graphitti and Marvel involving hardcover books etc. are not affected, but any Graphitti Designs Marvel t-shirt that was not shipped by October 1 should be considered canceled.
Night Thrasher In Development For UPN
October 23, 2002
The Hollywood Reporter has disclosed that UPN is developing a one-hour television series based on the character Night Thrasher from the Marvel New Warriors comic book. The Night Thrasher was a tech-savvy African American martial artist...
'And Revises Marvel's Overprint Policy'
October 22, 2002
Marvel COO Bill Jemas released this statement on the reasons for Marvel's no-overprint policy and a change Marvel is making to it.
Promotional Opportunities Abound
October 22, 2002
The Spider-Man DVD is due November 1, and retailers across the country are planning for how they can tie into what could be the biggest DVD release of all time.
Tweaking No Overprint Policy
October 22, 2002
In a break with past Marvel policy, Marvel COO Bill Jemas has announced that Marvel will be printing a Marvel Must Have edition containing the first issue of its upcoming Captain America miniseries, Truth: Red, White and Black , on spec.
In September Top 10 Cool Lists
October 21, 2002
Evergreen properties were atop all five product categories of our Top 10 Cool lists for September. Batman was #1 in both comics and toys,...
