Plus Retro, Spider-Man
June 12, 2002
For the first time in May, collectible miniatures games dominated our Top 10 Cool game products, powered by the performance of the superhero-themed Marvel HeroClix CMG.
To Lead Push into Bookstores
June 12, 2002
Kuo-Yu Liang is leaving his position as an Associate Publisher for Ballantine Books at the end of this month to join Diamond Comic Distributors, where he will spearhead Diamond's drive into the book trade.
Comics Remain Non-Exclusive
June 12, 2002
Diamond Comic Distributors has just reached an agreement with El Capitan Books, which names Diamond as the exclusive distributor of the publisher's English language books to the bookstore and library markets.
18-Page Spread
June 12, 2002
Spider-Man, who is currently the clear winner in the domestic box office derby, also dominates the second issue of Memorabilia Magazine , published in England by Titan Books.
He Hates Demand Without Supply
June 10, 2002
Robert Scott of Comickaze in San Diego, California had a strong reaction to last week's Marvel press conference on The Call of Duty: The Brotherhood #1 and related topics. He feels that Marvel's policies hurt its own sales.
Please Read Carefully
June 9, 2002
Marvel Marketing Communications Manager Bill Rosemann responded to a recent comment from a retailer who thought he detected 'political' price increases across some recent Marvel title changes...
Del Toro To Helm Sleepless Knights
June 8, 2002
Variety reported that Dreamworks has purchased a screenplay by comic book scribe Grant Morrison.
Next Media Blitzes Revealed
June 5, 2002
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.
In the Year of Superhero RPGs
June 4, 2002
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.
Title Changes Cover Higher Prices?
June 4, 2002
Retailer Brian Hillier of Twilight Comics in Belleville, Illinois reacted to Marvel COO Bill Jemas' vow to hold comic prices.
