'It's Been a Long Time Coming'
December 11, 2002
We spoke to Gemstone Publishing owner Steve Geppi about his acquisition of the Disney license and his plans for the future in this two-part interview.
2nd Marvel Select Offering Brings Tim Bradstreet's Punisher to Toy Shelves!
December 9, 2002
A Paid Advertisement. Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles (DST) and Toy Biz are back with their second collaborative project based on the House of Ideas' most popular tenants: the Marvel Select: Punisher Action Figure , now available from Diamond Comic Distributors!
Gunslinger Outed
December 8, 2002
Marvel has unveiled its latest publicity ploy: the new 'mature line' Max comic, Rawhide Kid: Slap Leather , will feature the outing of the eponymous pistol packer in what editor-in-chief Joe Quesada called, 'the first gay western.'
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.
