MIKE PELLERITO, was recently named the new Managing Editor of Archie Comics. In addition to looking over the Archie universe he also editÃs some of Archie Comics most popular titles,
This column came about after having very few avenues to promote and find out about All Ages and Younger Reader Comics and Graphic Novels. Most knowledge seems to be passed along by word of mouth, so this is in the sprit the column is written. Now, sit back and join in the conversation!
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WHAT’S THE FUTURE?
WHAT’S THE FUTURE? 
This week was a busier than usual week. Actually, they all seem busier lately. One day in particular had yours truly at Archie Comics HQ about 6 a.m. and not home until after 10 p.m. The day started early in the Manhattan offices of Random House for a discussion panel on the future of the Graphic Novel. Despite the incredible amount of people in the audience, a sold out event, it was hard to not notice the large amount of different faces.
The majority of the audience was not the comic book publishers, but the traditional book publishers. It might have been because of the location. DC, Marvel and Archie were in the audience, but most other comic publishers are not in the NY Area. Book publishers are.
The one topic that was certainly touched on was how nothing has changed the way book stores have laid out their store plans stronger than the graphic novel. A lot of our industries newfound success comes squarely from the tremendous impact of Manga. Additionally how much of that impact came from female readers.
All the speakers did a very good job, and Bill Schanes of Diamond really pushed how invaluable the direct market store retailer has been in expanding the reach of comics with their infinite knowledge of product. The advent of the new scanning system, similar to a grocery store scanning system, should help comic shops compete even stronger.
Here is all the basic info on the panel. 
Publishers Weekly presents the second breakfast panel in our discussion series:
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
HARNESSING THE POWER OF VISUAL LITERATURE
Sponsored by Ney York |Comic Con and |Random House
As the web, mobile content, social networking and video games become the language of youth culture, many feel that graphic novels will become an even more important tool for literacy and education. Our panel of graphic novel publishers, editors and distributors will explore the growing impact of comics and graphic novels on the book market and will discuss the latest domestic and international trends in comics publishing.
• What is manga mania and how has it changed the U.S. market?
• Will sales continue to grow and where?
• How can publishers maximize sales through bookstores and through the comics shop market?
• How will the growing interest in comics as an educational tool affect schools and libraries?
Surveying the new publishing landscape, this panel will explore how comics publishing is moving beyond its traditional roots and finding new readers. Whether you are a publisher, librarian, educator, or affiliated with the traditional bookstore market or the comics shop market, this discussion will provide insight in this fast-growing and swiftly changing market.
The MODERATORS: CALVIN REID, Senior News Editor, Publishers Weekly
Co-editor, PW Comics Week and HEIDI MACDONALD, Author, The Beat
Co-editor, PW Comics Week.
PANELISTS: JOHN CUNNINGHAM, V-P of Marketing, DC Comics
DAN FRANK, Editorial Director, Pantheon Books. RICH JOHNSON, Co-Publishing Director, Yen Press. BILL SCHANES, V-P of Purchasing, Diamond Comic Distributors. JOE QUESADA, Editor-in-Chief, Marvel Comics
Here is a nice recap on the panel by Laura Hudson -- Publishers Weekly
“Think Future” Panel Ponders Changing World of Comics
Publishers Weekly
More thoughts on the panel by co host Heidi Mac Donald
Publishers Weekly: The Beat
Online comics did come up quite a bit with this below site mentioned by the panel and by a few people in the audience.
ComicBookLover enables comic fans to easily view, collect, and organise digital comics. Find comics to read by browsing cover artwork, smart lists, or using the advanced search functions. Read comics on your laptop, on an external display, in full screen, or perhaps even in Manga mode. Let ComicBookLover do the hard work of managing thousands of comics while you just enjoy your reading!
Bitcartel.com/Comic Book Lover
Thanks it for this week. Send any info here: mikep(at)silverbulletcomicbooks(dot)com
As always if you have a great All Ages project let us know.
Check out some new All Ages and Younger Reader comic reads on sale this week:
AUG073652 CASTLE WAITING VOL II #9 $3.95
JUL073511 PS238 #27 $2.99
SEP073449 SIMPSONS COMICS #136 $2.99
SEP073367 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #182 $2.25
SEP073370 VERONICA #185 $2.25
SEP070234 SCOOBY DOO #126 $2.25
SEP072189 FRANKLIN RICHARDS FALL FOOTBALL FIASCO $2.99
SEP072205 MARVEL ADVENTURES AVENGERS #18 $2.99
SEP072203 MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #30 $2.99
SEP072209 MARVEL ADVENTURES TWO-IN-ONE #5 $4.99
SEP072276 SPIDER-GIRL PRESENTS WILD THING CRASH COURSE DIGEST TP $7.99
Also, check out some great All Ages comic reviews here at Silver Bullet Comic Books. Thanks to reviewers Penny Kenny and Ray Tate!
Archie’s Holiday Fun Digest #12
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Nancy Drew Vol 11: Monkey Wrench Blues
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Marvel Adventures: Hulk #5
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Amazing Spider-Girl #14
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