Retools Approved Play Program
May 14, 2002
WizKids has announced that it will be launching a new iteration of its Approved Play program in July 2002. A Mage Knight league system, Mage Knight Campaign, is being launched in the new program in addition to tournament events, which will continue.
Marvel Tweaks DC
May 13, 2002
Marvel announced details of its Fantastic Four #60 $.09 issue, coming August 28th, and in keeping with the pricing made sure to contrast its book with DC's 10 Cent Batman at every opportunity.
Two Bonus Packs per Case
May 12, 2002
About two weeks ago, WizKids announced a 'bonus' program to address randomization issues with a small portion of the initial shipments of Mage Knight Sinister .
Marvel Mugging
May 11, 2002
Joe Quesada's statement in response to the class action suit filed against Marvel over late books brought this pithy response from Wayne Nellis of Wonderland Comics in Rochester, New York.
Wildstorm Continues 80s Revival
May 11, 2002
Wildstorm is relaunching the Thundercats with two issues slated for August.
Lots of Cross-Promotions
May 11, 2002
On Saturday, May 4, Bookery Fantasy (Fairborn, OH) gave away thousands of free comics, introducing hundreds of new potential readers to the exciting world of illustrated adventure.
Fairborn, Ohio
May 9, 2002
The Bookery Fantasy shop, located in Fairborn, Ohio, snagged the second prize in the Movie Moolah Display Contest.
Comic Stores Stay Diamond
May 8, 2002
Diamond Comic Distributors has added another exclusive publisher to the growing list of companies that it represents to mainstream bookstores as well as comic shops.
'Way To Rain on Everybody's Parade'
May 7, 2002
Marvel EIC Joe Quesada has released a statement in response to retailer Brian Hibbs' class action lawsuit against Marvel.
At Shea Stadium
May 7, 2002
Marvel executives met Twin Towers Fund board member Al Leiter on the field at Shea Stadium in New York Tuesday night to hand over an oversized check for $1 million.
