OEL Plans, Kodansha, Digital Distribution
August 24, 2008
In Part Two, we talk about Del Rey’s mix of original English language and Japanese licensed material, the Del Rey and Del Rey Manga imprints, the impact of Kodansha’s plans to publish in the U.S. , and digital distribution of manga.
State of the Market, Limited Shelf Space
August 24, 2008
In Part One, we talk about the state of the manga and graphic novel market so far this year and Del Rey’s place in it as well as the challenges of limited shelf space.
Column by Steve Bennett
August 19, 2008
This week, Steve Bennett talks about news from the retail front lines, Arabian comics, and Mr. Freedom .
Flex, Zuda, Hollywood
August 18, 2008
In Part Three, Levitz talks about the status of DC’s relationship with Flex, the Zuda Webcomic site, film plans and Hollywood ’s current interest in comics and superheroes.
Economy, Channels, Event Titles, MMORG
August 18, 2008
In Part 2, Levitz talks about economic effects on the distribution channels, DC’s relationship with mass, its approach to event titles and its MMORG under development.
'Watchmen,' Batman GNs Surge
August 18, 2008
Comic stores bought over 175,000 copies of the July issue of Secret Invasion, #4, only a few hundred copies down from their purchases of #3 in June.
'Clone Wars' Is Third
August 17, 2008
Tropic Thunder was able to dislodge The Dark Knight from the top spot at the weekend box office.
Blake Bell's 'Strange and Stranger'
August 17, 2008
Blake Bell’s Strange and Stranger: The World of Steve Ditko received a full-page review in the NYT “Book Review.”
Studios Won't Back Violent Teen Saga
August 14, 2008
Director Matthew Vaughn has raised the $30 million necessary to make a film based on Mark Millar's Kick-Ass
Column by Steve Bennett
August 13, 2008
This week, Bennett talks about a worthwhile and unique comic work that needs an anthology to find a home, and a lesson that can be drawn from the Indian comic industry.
