Penguin is stylin!!
The roly poly Penguin will be the star of a new line of novelty apparel from Lot 29, a WB clothing line. Is this part of an attempt to cash in on the resurgence...
What’s up at AMS/PGW: NBN to the rescue?
We haven't been giving daily updates on the AMS bankruptcy story because it's been too exhausting! With all the daily drama and legal wrangling -- it's almost like a soap opera. Our pal Jim...
Riot Redux
Johanna's post on the closing of the comics shop Riot has led to quite a discussion in the comments based on what is considered insider skepticism over some of owner Jason Richards tactics....
Riot Comics closes
After allowing us to follow along with his adventures in opening a shop for so long, Jason Richards announcesRIOT comics is closing:
It's Groundhog Day and I didn't see my shadow this morning so...
Talkin’ numbers at the Engine
The posting of the latest DC sales trends has led to quite an interesting thread at The Engine, as many Vertigo creators and other commiserate on a world of periodical sales hovering at the...
Aqua Teen Hunger Force emboldens terrorists
Normally when you say a film is a suspected bomb threat, it means its box office prospects are the other side of dismal. However, the AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE movie took things to a...
Finding a safe place for THE BOYS
Two years ago I wrote a piece called "It Takes a Nation of 10,000 Dopes to Hold Us Back," looking back on the comics industry in 2004, and the trends that emerged and are...
Virgin ups discount
This may not seem like a big deal, but for comics retailers, Virgin allowing a more generous discount means retailers may feel more inclined to order more issues up-front. Virgin has done a lot...
Full FCBD details
Newsarama has ALL the books for this year's Free Comic Book Day, and there are many things of interest to many people...Spider-man! Lynda Barry! Owly! Eddie Campbell! Peanuts! We may just need to collect...
JahFurry speaks
Mysterious nexus/enabler and comics editor Jeff Newelt is interviewed at Gothamist talking of rasta, his work for Samsung the comics for SMITH magazine and his role with Act-i-vate:
Katrina Came Calling, the print version...
Marvel announces FCBD comics
Comics fare for young and old -- and Phil Jimenez at Marvel -- highlight Marvels Free Comic Book Day offerings:
Spider-Man 3 won't be the only new Spider-Man tale swinging into the collective consciousness on...
DC News & Notes: Minx, FCBD
DC announces a returnability program in the direct sales market for THE PLAIN JANES, the debut book in the MINX launch:
With this month's solicitation of THE PLAIN JANES, the inaugural title from Minx, DC...
