Image Comics has signed with LPC Group for distribution to the book trade, effective January 1, 2001. They join a growing roster of comic publishers that are using LPC for book distribution.

Fandom has announced that it's named Debra Streicker-Fine as its new CEO, replacing founder Mark Young, who will continue to act in an 'advisory' capacity.

ICv2.com--the first trade site for the pop culture products industry--launched today. The site features daily news, analysis, and the latest product trends in five pop culture categories: anime, games, comics, and movie/TV licensed merchandise.

Universal Pictures has pulled a major coup by snagging white-hot director Ang Lee ( Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ) to take over their troubled Hulk film project.

Two new Dark Horse manga trade paperback series are showing surprising strength in formats closer to their Japanese counterparts than to their first American editions.

Marvel announced a major promotional campaign for the X-Men in which consumers who order a 'Big Kids' meal at Burger King between Dec. 31, 2001 and Jan. 28, 2002, will receive both a figure and a CD-Rom featuring a character from the X-Men Evolution television series.

Dynamite Entertainment has signed with STUDIOCANAL S.A.S. for the comics license to the dystopic future world of The Terminator.

Image Comics has hired Jim Viscardi, co-founder and Executive Editor at ComicBook.com, as Vice President of Business Development.

Skybound has expanded its management team with five new hires, including a top comics editor and two senior video game executives, and a promotion to officer level.

Piskor, whose best known works included X-Men: Grand Design and Hip Hop Family Tree, was 41.