#173 Diamond and the U.S. Comics Market

3/30/09 Diamond and the U.S. Comics Market

Is the hysteria over Diamond’s sales $1000 sales threshold increase founded? Tim talks to two publishers, a retailer, and a Diamond VP and finds that, while the seas are not always smooth sailing, the ship that is the U.S. comics market does not seem to have too many leaks.

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#172 Marvel Geekout — Dark Reign edition

3/23/09 Marvel Geekout — Dark Reign edition

Iron Patriot“Only want 2 see u laughing in the Dark Reign…” Patrik and Tim compare notes on the new Dark Reign status quo, including some of the funnier moments so far.

#171 “Blacksad” and the Fibonacci numbers

3/16/09 “Blacksad” and the Fibonacci numbers

Blacksad What are the Fibonacci numbers, and how do they relate to European comic “Blacksad”? Mulele explains it to Tim. Also: the latest on Mulele’s quest to publish a comic in Japan; and what lessons does Tim’s (non-comics) publishing experience have for any creator looking for a publisher?

#170 “Japanamerica”

3/9/09 Japanamerica

JapanamericaTim in Tokyo is joined by Lunar Boy creator Jarrett Williams in Savannah, Georgia, to review Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S.!

ERIC’S “IT’S A RECESSION SMACKDOWN!” COMICS NOW! NEWSLETTER VOL. 11 #5 – May 2009

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Something about this month’s comics has left me feeling empty. I have no idea why. But, I was reading about what’s coming and although there were a few to take my ire out on, there weren’t any amazing new ones coming out. Sure, I found one for my pick-of-the-month and there are a couple that intrigue me, but I feel like the recession’s smacked everyone around a bit. Or maybe my Prozac hasn’t kicked in…

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As is so often the case, I am completely succumbing to my addiction to all things Brian Michael Bendis. This month, he’s scribing the aftermath of Ultimate Spider-Man’s “disappearance” during the Ultimatum fiasco in the Ultimate Marvel Universe. I know. When I write it out, it sounds so terrible. The problem is that when Bendis writes it, it all sounds so wonderful. *sigh*

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