Column by Steven Bates
October 26, 2004
Bates' topic this week is making money on the biggest characters there are.
From Forbes
October 24, 2004
Forbes has released its list of the top ten fictional characters (based on 2003 dollar revenues), and two anime properties and two Marvel properties are included in the list.
Eagle, WotC, Mayfair, Rio Grande Among Sponsors
October 19, 2004
A number of key game publishers are supporting the establishment of a National Games Week to be held during the fourth week in November.
In Spring of 2005
October 5, 2004
The Cartoon Network has acquired 52 episodes of the Zatch Bell anime series.
In Conjunction With Video Game Releases
September 29, 2004
According to the GameSpot Website, Nintendo is considering a move into the production of anime.
Sports, Candy Decline
September 23, 2004
Topps released the results of its second fiscal quarter (ended August 28, 2004) on Thursday; WizKids and non-sports cards were the bright spots in an otherwise disappointing quarter.
'Quit Running Around Like Chicken Little'
September 22, 2004
Robert Scott of Comickaze in San Diego, California saw the Talk Back comments of Joe Krolik and Ilan Strasser on manga sales, and feels that the opportunities in manga are huge for retailers, if not for everyone.
'I Hold a Differing Opinion'
September 22, 2004
Torsten Adair of Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle in New York City saw Joe Krolik's comments on manga sales and has a very different opinion on the future of manga, and a ton of great suggestions on retailing manga successfully.
Tournaments & More
September 21, 2004
Nintendo of America has announced the venues for its Pokemon Rocks America tour.
'Overwhelmed by Choice'
September 20, 2004
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics in Whippany, New Jersey, saw our article on the number of graphic novel titles growing faster than sales and the comment by Joe Krolik of Comics America, and adds his thoughts.
