In Part 4, we talk about American manga- and anime-influenced productions, and the bookstore, mass merchant, and comic store channels for manga.

In January Bandai America is launching a new line of 1.5-inch T een Titans Comic Game Heroes, which come with a game component .

Bandai has announced its plans for 18 game releases for its six game systems in 2006, a major increase in production.

WizKids Inc. has awarded the rights to produce and support a range of role-playing books for its properties to the Pinnacle Entertainment Group.

ICv2 contacted 4Kids Entertainment concerning the scheduling changes in its Saturday morning 4Kids Block broadcast on the Fox Network.

Steve Geppi's Diamond International Galleries will bring an exhibit of rare collectibles, including many significant Superman pieces, to the New York Comic-Con.

4Kids Entertainment reported its Q3 results after the market's close on Wednesday, and sales and earnings both dropped from last year's numbers, continuing last quarter's slide.

This column, in which Fuge rates CCG organized play programs, is part three of his organized play overview.

SOTA Toys has announced the March, 2006 release of a high quality Aliens Deluxe Pewter Chess Set.

This week's EW includes a five-page article by Jeff Jensen celebrating Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen .