Joe Field urges getting better at ComicsPRO 2011
Joe Field, president of the board of ComicsPRO, the direct-market comic-book retail organization, encouraged the retailers gathered at the annual members meeting to stand strong and improve their stores in 2011.
DC Entertainment wants comic stores to be “epicenter of fandom”
DC Entertainment’s John Rood told the gathered attendees at the ComicsPRO Annual Members’ Meeting that his goal is to make sure that direct-market comic-book stores remain “the epicenter of fandom.”
Flash ring, buttons to tie in with Flashpoint
DALLAS, Texas — Announced at the ComicsPRO Annual Members Meeting and at the Source blog, the Flashpoint series coming from DC Comics will feature incentives including a Flash ring and logo buttons for the 16 tie-in miniseries.
Batman: Noel by Lee Bermejo announced at ComicsPRO
DALLAS, Texas — DC Comics Editor in Chief Bob Harras announced a new hardcover original graphic novel from Lee Bermejo at the ComicsPRO Annual Members Meeting.
ComicsPRO Annual Members Meeting 2011 sets attendance record
Joe Field, ComicsPRO president (photo by Annette Price)
DALLAS, Texas — Joe Field, ComicsPRO president, announced at this morning’s breakfast that this year’s ComicsPRO Annual Members Meeting will be the most-attended in the organization’s history.
The Walking Dead #81 ComicsPRO cover revealed
DALLAS, Texas – At the ComicsPRO Annual Members Meeting, the ComicsPRO exclusive cover of “The Walking Dead” #81 was given to attendees.
ComicsPRO Annual Meeting 2011 first thoughts
DALLAS — Despite the abnormally frigid temperatures in Dallas today, this year’s ComicsPRO Annual Members Meeting looks to be the best-attended yet.
ComicsPRO announces nominees for 2011 Industry Appreciation Award
ComicsPRO, the direct-market comic-book retail trade organization, has announced its nominees for the 2011 Industry Appreciation Award, to be given at the organization’s annual membership meeting in February.
The award is for those who have had an impact on the business of comic-book retail. There are two categories: one for active professionals, and the Memorial Award for those who have passed away.
ComicsPRO sets retailer meeting in Dallas; Todd McFarlane, Ted Adams to attend
ComicsPRO has announced that IDW’s Ted Adams will be the keynote speaker at the direct-market comic-book retailer organization’s annual meeting. Image co-founder Todd McFarlane will also speak. The meeting, which discusses trends, initiatives and publishing plans focused on the direct market, will be held in Dallas, Texas from Feb. 10-12, 2011.
DC Comics is once again sponsoring a full day of programming with management and senior staff. Meal sponsors include BOOM! Studios, Diamond Comics Distributors, Dynamite Entertainment, IDW Publishing, and Image Comics. Scheduled to attend are Marvel Comics and Top Shelf Productions.
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ComicsPRO promotes Amanda Emmert to executive director
ComicsPRO, the direct-market retailer organization, has announced the promotion of Amanda Emmert to Executive Director of the organization. Emmert has been a member of the board of directors of the organization since its inception, and provided much of the critical groundwork to get the organization off the ground.
President Joe Field of Flying Colors Comics in Concord, Calif., announced the promotion via a news release from the
Amanda Emmert, ComicsPRO executive director
organization.
“This is a great move forward for ComicsPRO,” Field said in the release. “In many ways, ComicsPRO would not have happened without Amanda Emmert’s vision and determination to develop a sustainable trade organization for comic book specialty retailers.”
Emmert will step down from the board of directors to take this position; the number of board members going forward will be seven. Current board members are President Joe Field, Vice-President Gary Dills (Laughing Ogre, Fairfax VA and Columbus OH), Recording Secretary Carr D’Angelo (Earth-2 Comics, Sherman Oaks & Northridge CA), and Directors Brian Hibbs (Comix Experience, San Francisco CA), Calum Johnston (Strange Adventures, Halifax Nova Scotia), Eric Kirsammer (Chicago Comics, Chicago IL) and Rick Lowell (Casablanca Comics, Portland ME).
“I am grateful for the opportunity to help ComicsPRO continue to be a successful and lasting trade association for comic book retailers,” Emmert said. “I’m proud of the work comic book retailers are willing to do to improve our industry, and to help each other improve our profession,” Emmert added. “I appreciate being a part of this progress and for the opportunity to improve the efficiency of our operations.”
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- Matt Price
