A 'Low Class' Retailer Responds
October 19, 2002
Frequent writer Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics in Whippany, New Jersey responded to Marvel COO Bill Jemas' recent remarks on Marvel's no overprint policy and those who oppose it.
'A Few Complaints'
October 15, 2002
When asked by ICv2 about the ad for Saint Sinner that appeared on the back cover of several of Marvel's 'PG' rated comic titles, Marvel President Bill Jemas answered that the ad '...just slipped through.'
Ultimate War in December, Along with New Arcs
October 15, 2002
The subject of Marvel's news conference on Wednesday was a major crossover in the Ultimate line, the Ultimate War miniseries written by Mark Millar and drawn by Chris Bachalo.
'We Take Our Retailer Relationships Very Seriously'
October 15, 2002
Marvel COO Bill Jemas took the occasion of a question by Pulse reporter Heidi MacDonald to chastise her for a comment she made in a recent column in the weekly Comics Buyers Guide .
'Different' TPB Editions and 5 Million Free Comics
October 15, 2002
In today's Marvel press conference, Marvel President Bill Jemas told the press that the publisher was fine-tuning its books for mega-merchant Wal-Mart.
Marvel Announces 'Quarter Comics'
October 9, 2002
Today Marvel Comics announced that it planned to publish several 'quarter comics' during 2003. The first title chosen for this treatment is one of the publisher's best, Daredevil ,
Improved Profit Picture
October 8, 2002
Marvel Enterprises has offered to exchange all of its outstanding convertible preferred shares, which require 8% annual dividend payments, for common shares at a 1.39/1 ratio.
Compared to 2001, but Near-flat vs. 2000
October 5, 2002
Total comic and graphic novel order dollars dropped 11% in October compared to the year-ago period, reflecting a strong October last year. Orders were down less than 1% vs. October 2000.
Gaiman vs. McFarlane Ends
October 3, 2002
After a short recess, Gaiman decided to keep his copyright interest in characters he created for Todd McFarlane's Spawn comic--Medieval Spawn, and Cagliostro--rather than seeking breach of contract damages from McFarlane.
Classic Moment Becomes Classy Art
October 2, 2002
A Paid Advertisement. Diamond Select has teamed with the inmates of the Art Asylum to bring fans 'The Death of Captain Marvel,' the first in a new 1/6th scale line of hyper-detailed, high-quality statues, in scale with previous Marvel full-sized statues.
