Batman/The Spirit Crossover in December
July 24, 2005
A number of announcements regarding the late Will Eisner's The Spirit came out of the recent San Diego Comic-Con.
Summer Events Drive Comic Sales in June
July 24, 2005
Marvel's summer comic crossover event, House of M, got off to a brilliant start in June with the first issue selling more than 233 thousand copies.
'Marvel Should Be Lauded'
July 20, 2005
Jim Crocker of Modern Myths in Northampton, Massachusetts saw the comment by Dave Autzen of Reader's Choice suggesting that Marvel cover variants simply be automatically distributed to retailers based on their draw for the title and disagrees.
From Warner Bros.
July 19, 2005
According to the Hollywood Reporter Warner Bros. Production President Jeff Robinov 'is committed to producing a Conan film within the next year.'
Joe Field & Amanda Fisher Talk 'ComicsPRO'
July 18, 2005
The profile of the comics industry is higher than ever. But what other industry of such prominence is as bereft of professional trade organizations as comics?
Toymaker Misses Projections
July 18, 2005
Batman did his best, helping boost sales in Mattel's Entertainment segment by 27 % for the second quarter, but it wasn't enough.
FF Drops 60 Precent
July 17, 2005
Comedy ruled at the weekend box office with Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the 'R' rated Wedding Crashers finishing in the top spots.
Vol. 10 Replaces Vol. 9
July 10, 2005
Tokyopop's Fruits Basket property still remains #1 at the top of the BookScan chart of graphic novels sold in bookstores.
First Overall Weekend Gain in 20 Weeks
July 10, 2005
The heavily-promoted Marvel Comics-based Fantastic Four film triumphed at the box office this weekend earning an estimated $56 million.
Column by Steven Bates
July 7, 2005
This week, Bates talks about battling the comic/game store stereotype.
