Direct Edition of X-Force Laughs at Code
May 22, 2001
The direct and newsstand versions of Marvel's X-Force #116 hit the street today.
No More from Citibank, Trouble Looming?
May 19, 2001
The detailed information behind Marvel's first quarter report paints a picture of a company in considerable cash flow distress despite its $14 million in cash reserves and improving operating picture.
But Tanking Sales May Kick Marvel, DC Off Newsstand First
May 19, 2001
One important newsstand distributor contacted by ICv2 said that Marvel's dumping of the Comics Code and adoption of its own rating system might not be much of an impediment to newsstand distribution.
Strong Support for the CMAA
May 16, 2001
Marvel's unilateral decision to withdraw from the CMAA (Comics Magazine Association of America) and the Comics Code has brought forth strong statements of support for the organization from its other members.
Three-tiered In-house Rating System Planned
May 15, 2001
In a conference call with the comic press today, Marvel President Bill Jemas announced that Marvel would be pulling out of the CMAA, and would no longer be submitting its books for Comics Code approval.
Better Times, but Still a Loss
May 14, 2001
Marvel released its first quarter results today, and despite a loss of around $12.7 million, the news was actually pretty good for retailers that depend on a consistent product flow from one of the largest suppliers of comics and toys to pop culture stores.
Will Collaborate with Mark Waid
May 14, 2001
Jackson 'Butch' Guice will relocate to Florida where he will begin working on a new, as-yet-unnamed Crossgen title scheduled for release in September.
Reality Comic Takes on Perelman
May 13, 2001
Alternative Comics is publishing Titans of Finance , b ased entirely on articles that have appeared in the financial press about some of America's most infamous CEOs.
Another Change in Comics Bookstore Distribution
May 13, 2001
W.W. Norton, the oldest and largest independent publishing and distribution house in the country, will distribute Fantagraphics Books to the book trade starting this September.
Hip Music Mag from Maxim
May 9, 2001
The first issue of Blender , a spin-off from the popular Maxim magazine empire, includes rave reviews of Uncanny X-Men #394, by Joe Casey and Ian Churchill, and New X-Men #114 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely.
