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While I was doing my reviews, lots of stuff was in the news in the world of comic books! Let's check it out!
While the old guard in comics battles for the Internet rights to mail you stale old-fashioned pre-printed comics months (decades?) after they're published, only Dandy Don Simpson continues to publish newfangled online Megaton Man comics you can read and enjoy RIGHT NOW! (Of course, we have plenty of old-fashioned pre-printed Megaton Man comics available by mail order too! And they're personally autographed by an authentic hypocrite!) Megaton Man
My comments: If you like Megaton Man (once a published book itself!), it's more of the same silliness. Now online in "serial" format."
Mile High Comics Seeking Federal Intervention in Comics Distribution In a move prompted by frustration over an inability to negotiate a reasonable compromise with Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc., and Diamond owner Steve Geppi, over Mr. Geppi's takeover of Internet retailer anotheruniverse.com, Mile High Comics, Inc. has filed a letter of protest with the anti-trust division of the United States Department of Justice. Mr. Peter Mucchetti, an attorney for the Department of Justice who has been investigating the role of Steve Geppi and Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. in the current state of comics distribution, agreed to also investigate the claims made by Mile High Comics, Inc. The draft of the original complaint is as follows:
In order to be sure that there was a complete documentation of all interactions between Mile High Comics, Inc. President Chuck Rozanski, and Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. President Steve Geppi, Mr. Rozanski compiled the following 22-page summary of activities for Mr. Mucchetti. Please be advised that this download is very long, and takes approximately 178 K of space. But the details provided are remarkable... Mr. Mucchetti has indicated that he would like to hear comments from both fans and retailers on the issues raised in these letters. He asked however that we not publish his e-mail address for fear of overwhelming his system. But anyone wishing to send written comments to Mr. Mucchetti is welcome to send comments to chuck@milehighcomics.com All comments will be forwarded, unless otherwise requested. Anyone desiring to write Mr. Mucchetti privately may request his e-mail address (also at chuck@milehighcomics.com) and it will be forwarded without question Due to the massive time required in preparing these requests for relief, there will be no special Internet sales offered this week. For this we apologize. It is highly probable, however, that we will be needing funds for litigation in the near future. That bodes well for those of you seeking bargains...
The copyright of the article March News and Notes in Comic Books is owned by Robert Smithers. Permission to republish March News and Notes in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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