The Most Important Creator of Manga and Anime
February 23, 2002
An ICv2 release. ICv2, with the support of sponsors Dark Horse Comics and Viz Communications, is launching its 'Tribute to Tezuka' promotion today, which includes free point of purchase display materials for retailers and information on how to market the works of Osamu Tezuka...
Marvel, G-Force, Peter Cottontail, More
February 23, 2002
Diamond Select showed off a growing collection of licensed products and cool Japanese imports at its showroom at the New York Toy Fair this year.
Retailer Discounts and a Plethora of Product
February 19, 2002
In Marvel's press conference today, Marketing Manager Bill Rosemann ran down an impressive list of Spider-Man projects scheduled for the spring in order to feed off the heat generated by the Spider-Man movie, which opens May 3.
But Smaller Lines Limit the Risks
February 17, 2002
In contrast to the heady days of the late 90s, Hasbro has pruned back its offerings.
Five Major Releases Over Next 18 Months
February 4, 2002
No comic publisher has ever assembled a more formidable phalanx of films based on its characters than Marvel Comics, which has no fewer than five major motion pictures set for theatrical release during the next 18 months.
Most Titles Take Seasonal Dip
February 4, 2002
DC's Dark Knight Strikes Again was the top-selling comic for the third consecutive month, according to orders placed with Diamond US from pop culture stores. The initial raw order was over 171,000 copies, which was around 10% over initial orders on #2, and nearly as high as the initial orders on #1.
Quantity Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and External Title Data
February 4, 2002
Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in February 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.
Syndicated Series Gets Second Season
January 22, 2002
The syndicated television series Mutant X will be back for a second season.
HeroClix Streets with Spider-Man Movie
January 21, 2002
WizKids has announced the details of its licensed Marvel collectible miniatures game, which uses a dial base system similar to the Mage Knight system.
Over 650,000 Copies Ordered from Diamond U.S.
January 2, 2002
Batman: The 10-Cent Adventure topped the comic charts for January 2002, with over 650,000 copies ordered from Diamond U.S. prior to any late orders or reorders.
