Marvel's Outreach to Female Consumers
November 26, 2006
In Part 2 of our Dan Buckley interview, we talk about Marvel's latest efforts to increase its sales to female consumers.
The State of the Market
November 26, 2006
In Part 1 of our Dan Buckley interview, we reviewed the state of the market on a channel by channel basis, and asked how Marvel will handle its publishing program for its big movie year in 2007.
Up 38% in October
November 19, 2006
The chunky dollars from a number of top-selling hardcovers helped drive graphic novel sales up 38% vs. the previous year in October.
Via Tie-In
November 19, 2006
The Civil War family of titles took the top comic slot in October despite the absence of the flagship title.
Outlaws Expansion Canceled
November 16, 2006
WizKid's Joe Hauck stated that while he has 'no intention of canceling MechWarrior ,' he feels that the game's 'current overall business model does not work for anyone.'
Adds (and Promotes) Personnel
November 15, 2006
Diamond Book Distributors (DBD) has announced the formation of Diamond Kids Group.
Adapting the Virgin Comic
November 14, 2006
Virgin Comics announced deals with actor Nicholas Cage and his son Weston.
Column by Steve Bennett
November 12, 2006
This week Bennett looks at online comics as an opportunity for smaller publishers, the opportunities for comics in the magazine format, and a coda on cats.
Wall-Crawler Goes Underground
November 13, 2006
Starting in February Marvel is putting Spidey through a mandatory costume change in Spider-Man: Back in Black.
Major Article in Business Section
November 13, 2006
George Gene Gustines profiled Dark Horse Comics in a major article in the 'Business' section of Sunday's New York Times .
