Retailers Needed 'Fair Warning'
March 11, 2007
Thacher E. Cleveland of Dark Star Bookstore in Dayton, Ohio saw the comments by Garner Loudermilk chastising retailers for being unprepared for the demand for Captain American #25 and asserts that Marvel should have given retailers fair warning about the scope of publicity for the release.
Marvel Should Have Communicated Availability Sooner
March 11, 2007
Andrew Iwamasa of Collector's Corner in Midland, Michigan saw the news about the fall-out concerning Captain America #25 and thinks Marvel should have let retailers know that additional first printing copies would be made available sooner.
Record Days and Quick Sell-Outs
March 8, 2007
The amazing press reaction to the death of Captain America storyline in Captain America #25 (Marvel listed over 150 national and local media outlets that had picked up the story as of Thursday) has overwhelmed direct market retailers with customers looking for the book.
Marvel 'Stunt' Back-fired
March 8, 2007
Glen Soustek of Westlake Cards, Comics & Coins, Inc. in Roselle, Illinois saw John Riley's comments about the limited availability of Captain America #25 and thinks Marvel caused more harm than good with its 'stunt.'
Retailers Should Accept Blame
March 8, 2007
Garner Loudermilk, an employee at a toy company, saw John Riley's comments about the limited availability of Captain America #25 and thinks retailers shouldn't blame Marvel for their problems.
'Heads Need to Roll'
March 8, 2007
Ed Sherman of Rising Sun Creations in San Diego , California saw John Riley's comments about the limited availability of Captain America #25 and thinks Marvel handles things poorly.
Marvel Should Have Increased Supply
March 8, 2007
Corbit Wilkins of Captain Comics, Inc. in Boise, ID saw John Riley's comments about the limited availability of Captain America #25 and thinks Marvel should have better informed retailers and beefed up supply on this title.
Publishers Should Provide More Information on New Releases
March 8, 2007
Steve Myers of World of Comics in South Daytona, Florida saw John Riley's comments about the limited availability of Captain America #25 and thinks publishers should share more specific information on upcoming releases to help generate more sales.
Limited Supply Hurt Event
March 8, 2007
Mark Craddock of Comic Book World, Inc. saw John Riley's comments about the limited availability of Captain America #25 and agrees that not being able to reorder such a popular title hurts business.
Agrees That Retailers Needed Better Information
March 8, 2007
Tom Davis of The Bookshelf in Tallahassee, Florida saw John Riley's comments about the limited availability of Captain America #25 and believes Marvel could have communicated better with retailers.
