More on Devil’s Due
As we've alluded to several times, there are a handful of comics companies that one keeps hearing persistent rumors about of late. One such...
The questions we face
Prominent comics blogger Tom Spurgeon had a series of pertinent questions about the industry over the weekend. All deserve continued contemplation, but we'll take...
More layoffs at Tokyopop
Eight more staffers, including editor Bryce Coleman, were laid off from Tokyopop this week, as confirmed by marketing director Marco Pavia. The other staff...
Comics on iPhones?
For those of you who missed it, we got a chance to interview uclick's Douglas Edwards and Jeff Webber about their program to...
McFarlane confirms layoffs
In an open latter on the Spawn.com boards, Todd McFarlane has confirmed layoffs at McFarlane Toys and comments on the state of his business:
Hey...
Tribune bankruptcy causes more woe in the media mix
As widely reported, The Tribune Company, owner of the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Tribune, the LA Times and much more, filed for bankruptcy yesterday:
Facing...
Layoff watch: McFarlane Toys and more
We're hearing chatter about major layoffs at McFarlane Toys today, as many as a dozen people. More as it becomes available. Also, Anjali Singh,...
When will the axe fall on comics?
So, just how shitty are things? Really, quite shitty.
Wednesday was a black letter day for the book publishing industry, as it seemed to...
Marvel Comics subscription and newsstand sales
Since we're talking numbers, Todd Allen gets a look at Marvel sub and newsstand figures via Marvel's circulation audit. The #1 subscription title is...
Making money making comics
Some links floating around about the economics of making comics, and it's all razor-thin. Two via Simon Jones :
Here's a breakdown of the costs...
Another print mag ends run: Write Now!
Via PR, another print magazine about comics is going to the great newsstand in the sky, as Write Now!, edited by Danny Fingeroth and...
P.J. Bickett leaves Devil’s Due
More turmoil at Devil's Due, ICv2 reports:
P.J. Bickett has left his position as the CEO of Devil’s Due Publishing effective December 1st. DDP...
