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+ Comics enter historically tricky month by John Jackson Miller
As part of my watch on comics industry numbers as they relate to the wider recession over on The Comics Chronicles, I've been keeping an eye on media reports of shop closures and whether they mention the economy as a cause (
+ WHO is Matt Smith? by Maggie Thompson
Xtra.gifThe answer is, "Yes." But he's hard to track down on IMDb. There are more than a dozen "Matt Smith" enteries, and the BBC announcement is vague on his non-t...
+ Edd Cartier dies on Christmas by Maggie Thompson
Xtra.gifLongtime Cartier expert and friend Anthony Tolliln has reported that Edward Daniel Cartier died December 25. "Edd was one of the all-time greatest pulp illustrators, legendary...
+ NOW what for Watchmen? by Maggie Thompson
Xtra.gifMore questions are raised regarding the announced March 3 premiere of Watchmen. Check it out
+ Two-month delay for Twelve #9 by Brent Frankenhoff
Marvel.jpgMarvel has announced another delay for The Twelve #9. Originally solicited to ship in late November, the issue was rescheduled to ship Dec. 24 and has now been...
+ Captain America: White faces delays by Brent Frankenhoff
Marvel.jpgMarvel has announced that the Director's Cut of Captain America: White #0, originally scheduled to ship Oct. 22, is now delayed until Feb. 4. That ...
+ Trio of promotions at Archie by Brent Frankenhoff
Archie.jpgThe leadership at Archie Comic Publications has changed. The company announced Dec. 12 that Victor Gorelick and Fred Mausser have been...
+ USDA: Lacey Act applies to imported paper products by Joyce Greenholdt
Xtra.gifGames manufacturers and comics publishers who print books and other paper products outside the U.S. will soon have to fill out an import declaration specifying which species of...
+ E-Man marks 35 years in January by Brent Frankenhoff
Xtra.gifDigital Webbing, the latest publisher of the adventures of Nick Cuti and Joe Staton's E-Man, has announced a new one-shot E-Man: The Idol. ...
+ Trio of Final Crisis titles hit with shipping delays by Brent Frankenhoff
DC.jpgDC has announced that Final Crisis #6 and two of the tie-in titles to the series have been significantly delayed. Final Crisis #6, origi...

 

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Check out analyst John Jackson Miller's multi-year database of comics sales, including  information on overall industry sales from month to month, market shares, and average cover prices!

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Jim Johnson: Hardbacks and Big Bucks 

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