Column by Steve Bennett
September 11, 2006
This week, Bennett offers suggestions for how to keep sales going in the wake of Civil War delays.
Ed Brubaker Named 'Best Writer'
September 10, 2006
Ed Brubaker won the 2006 Harvey Award for best writer for his work on Captain America as Marvel Comics dominated the Harvey Awards for the first time.
Hollywoodland Second
September 10, 2006
Two films with comic book ties topped the box office chart on what was by far the lowest grossing (for the top 12 films) weekend of 2006 so far.
Geppi's Entertainment Museum Opens Today
September 7, 2006
The word of the night was 'overwhelming' at the inaugural gala celebrating the opening of Geppi's Entertainment Museum at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
Debuts at #6
September 6, 2006
The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation debuted at #6 on the New York Times non-fiction paperback bestsellers list this week.
Lucas Betting on Videogames to Drive Sales
August 24, 2006
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal laid out the Lucasfilm strategy to keep the Star Wars property viable.
On Handling the Delays
August 24, 2006
Fran McGarry of Acme Comics & Collectibles in Sioux City, Iowa saw the news that Marvel's Civil War books would be delayed and notes that how retailers handle the delays in their stores can have an influence on the outcome.
Comic Periodicals, Graphic Novels, and Digital Comics
August 21, 2006
In Part 1 of our 2006 interview with DC CEO Paul Levitz, we talk about the state of the market for comic books and periodicals, and for Web and phone delivery of comics.
Despite the Hype
August 20, 2006
Snakes on a Plane slithered to a disappointing $13.8 million weekend total, which was only good enough for second place.
A Tremendous Disrespect
August 20, 2006
Jay Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics in Edmonton , Alberta saw the news that Marvel's Civil War books were going to be delayed and feels it's a sign of disrespect.
