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Comics A.M. - "Jupiter's Legacy" Debuts to More Than 100,000

"Jupiter's Legacy" #1 tops 100,000 copies! Matt Groening's mother, Marge Simpson's namesake, passes away. ComicsPRO loses executive director! Irritating convention-panel questions! Plus more!

Tilting at Windmills - 4/11/2013

Brian Hibbs returns from a brief hiatus and finds a lot to like about the comics industry -- thriving print sales, being inspired by the annual ComicsPRO meeting and more!

Comics A.M. - Viz Teams With iVerse; Image Asks "What's Next"?

Viz Media signs on to iVerse’s digital comics app for libraries! Image's Eric Stephenson asks ComicsPRO attendees "What's next"? Nominees announced for Osamu Tezuka Cultural Awards! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - Comics as Investments; the "Latino-ness" of DC’s Vibe

A return to comic books as financial investments! Praise for DC's revamped Vibe! ComicsPRO meets in Atlanta! Interviews with Richard Sala, Ivan Brunetti and Tokyopop's Stu Levy! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Media Scrutinize Marvel CEO's Role At Disney

Spotlight cast on reclusive Marvel CEO Isaac Perlmutter! ComicsPRO executive director on state of comics market! Why does manga attract more female readers than superhero comics? Spider-Man's sidekick debuts Wednesday! Plus more!

Digital Comic Resources: ComicsPRO, Archie on Facebook

Brian Hibbs returns from ComicsPRO with interesting notes on publishers' views on digital comics, Archie sells direct through its Facebook page, ROBOT 6 debuts art from Dark Horse's latest digital-only series and more.

Comics A.M. - Archie, Graphicly Partner to Sell Comics via Facebook

Archie to sell digital comics through its Facebook page! More from ComicsPRO annual meeting! Second annual Indian Comic Con kicks off! Larry Young on creator contracts! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Digital Comics Market Triples to $25 Million

Value of digital comics market in 2011 estimated at $25 million! ComicsPRO's annual meeting kicks off! Ashcan comics from '30s and '40s go up for auction! Takehiko Inoue resumes "Vagabond"! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - 30 Years of Diamond; Angoulême Memories

Diamond Comic Distributors marks its 30th anniversary! Stan Sakai and Chris Pitzer on Angoulême International Comics Festival! Dark Horse's Mike Richardson to give ComicsPRO keynote! Plus much more!

PRESS RELEASE: ComicsPRO Names Industry Appreciation Award Nominees

PRESS RELEASE: Top Cow and ComicsPRO Celebrate "Artifacts"

Immonen Illustrates ComicsPRO "Fear Itself" Variant

Marvel Comics has teamed with ComicsPRO to produce a limited edition variant cover for "Fear Itself" #1 featuring the artwork of series artist Stuart Immonen.

Marvel: Killing Fewer Characters Than Previously Thought

After news of a character death each quarter made the rounds from ComicsPRO, CBR has the straight word on Marvel's morbid moves from SVP of Sales David Gabriel.

PRESS RELEASE: Marvel Announces New Date for "Formic Wars" ComicsPRO Launch Party

PRESS RELEASE: Marvel and ComicsPRO Team Up for Early Launch of Orson Scott Card’s "Formic Wars: Burning Earth"

PRESS RELEASE: ComicsPRO Announces 2011 Industry Appreciation Award Nominees

PRESS RELEASE: ComicsPRO's Annual Meeting is "2011's Most Crucial Comics Business Meeting"

Retailers React To Marvel's iPad Move

With the 80-page "Invincible Iron Man Annual" headed to Apple's hot tablet device on the same day it lands in comic shops, CBR News rounds up reactions from some of the most recognizable names in comics retail.

Tilting at Windmills - 3/31/2010

TILTING AT WINDMILLS arrives a few weeks early due to Brian Hibbs' excitement at a great weekend-long ComicsPRO event that saw a Robert Kirkman keynote address, DC Comics dialoguing with retailers and much more!

Tilting at Windmills - 3/27/2009

Brian takes a lengthy look at last week's ComicsPRO meeting, giving reader a behind the scenes look at the discussions being had by the retail community as well as a tour of Diamond's new Memphis facility.