First Ever 'Graphic Novel Block' A Hit
September 22, 2003
For the first time graphic novels took a prominent position at the nation's largest non-profit literary festival, New York is Book Country, which turned Fifth Avenue into a giant bookshop.
Sales Estimates for August Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
September 15, 2003
These are estimates of the sales by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during August 2003.
Most Top Books Down
September 15, 2003
1602 , Marvel's new Neil Gaiman miniseries, was Diamond's top book in August, selling over 150,000 copies.
What's the Problem?
September 3, 2003
Steven Bates from Bookery Fantasy in Fairborn, Ohio saw James Deckert's comments (on his Free Comic Book Day missive, and feels that retailers shouldn't complain about paying for advertising.
'Up, Up, and Away'
August 28, 2003
Steven Bates of Bookery Fantasy in Fairfield, Ohio saw Anthony Furrferi's comments on Free Comic Book Day and has this to say.
Direct To Video A Possiblity
September 1, 2003
A new Thundercats animation project is underway.
Corben, Romero Horror Series, New Chaykin Series
August 10, 2003
DC Comics announced a number of major initiatives at WizardWorld Chicago, but the biggest bombshell was the announcement that Michael Turner and Talent Caldwell will be illustrating two major DC Comics projects.
With Jim Lee & Brian Azzarello
July 27, 2003
At the San Diego Comic-Con DC Editorial VP Dan DiDio told ICv2, 'As Batman and Superman go, so goes DC.
A Shift In Strategy
July 20, 2003
At the panel celebrating Vertigo's tenth anniversary at Comic-Con International, Vertigo Editor-in-Chief Karen Berger announced that DC had signed writer Grant Morrison to a two-year exclusive contract.
How Many Hawkgirls?
June 16, 2003
Adrian Battaglia of Comics Etc. in Syracuse, New York joins the chorus on toy assortments.
