We Need a Marvel Kid's Comic
December 8, 2002
Darin Batten of All Star Comics and Games in Mishawaka, Indiana saw Timothy Davis' plea for comics for kids, and Brian Hibbs' response, and expressed his desire for a Marvel kid's comic.
Responds to Atom Freeman
December 8, 2002
Anthony Furfferi of Empire Comics in Rochester, New York saw Atom Freeman's comments on comics for kids and had this to say.
Do a Poll
December 8, 2002
James Morris from Graphic Action Comics in Newcastle, Australia saw Timothy Davis' comment on comics for kids and asked us to do a poll of retailers.
Mechwarrior: Dark Age Campaign Gets Nod
December 4, 2002
The Toy Industry Association has nominated WizKids LLC for the Marketing Campaign of the Year Award based on the campaign for its science fiction collectible miniatures game, MechWarrior: Dark Age .
Will 'Captain Marvel' Return DC to the Big Screen?
December 4, 2002
New Line Cinema is teaming with sister company DC Comics to create a feature film based on Shazam! .
Let's Work Together for More!
December 4, 2002
Well-known comic writer, artist, and historian Trina Robbins saw recent retailer comments on comics for kids, and more specifically on comics for girls and sent us this comment on an issue about which she is both knowledgable and passionate.
Fourth Quarter Down, 2002 Up Over 2001
December 25, 2002
In a weak finish to a strong year, initial December dollar orders on comics and graphic novels from comic stores to Diamond U.S. were down 7% vs. a strong 2001, with comics down 6% and graphic novels down 13% vs. the year-ago periods.
Over Twice as Many Down as Up
November 29, 2002
Finishing out a softer fourth quarter, comic store orders for the top comics were weaker in December, with over twice as many titles dropping (sixteen) as increased (seven) in the top 25.
Not in Stockholders' Interests
November 26, 2002
Jim Brocius of Cosmic Comics in Las Vegas, Nevada took a look at Marvel's no-reprint policy from the point of view of its stockholders.
Will retailers order them?
November 26, 2002
Brian Hibbs of Comix Experience in San Francisco, California saw Timothy Davis' plea for more comics for kids and saw this fly in the ointment.
