Marvel, DC, Darkhorse, Archaia, Viz, Boom, Tokyo Pop, Image, Boom, Manga Worldwide and others…..We applaud you for your preservation, creativity, proliferation and success. The Anime and Comic industry has essays by major writers and intellectuals who analyzed, embraced, and even attacked comic strips and comic books in the period between the turn of the century and the 1960s. From e. e. cummings, who championed George Herriman’s Krazy Kat, to Irving Howe, who fretted about Harold Gray’s Little Orphan Annie, this volume shows that comics have provided a key battleground in the culture wars for over a century. Comics will continue to be a major influencer in pop culture and in leisure activities. The trend is for the major anime and comic property asset owners to partner, consolidate, acquire and develop new properties and make broader use of its stable of character based intellectual properties.

Time Warner’s Warner Bros. announced a new team of executives to make broader use of its portfolio. Housed at DC Entertainment, Diane Nelson presents her new team: Geoff Johns, a seasoned comic book and television writer, a great combination of skills, he was announced as Chief Creative Officer. The entrepreneurial Jim Lee, comic book creator and producer, Dan DiDio and maestro of the DC Universe Brands were appointed as publishers of DC Comics. It’s clear that Diane is focused on putting together a creativity focused team. There is no question that the focus of the team must be to leverage DC’s extensive library of characters, creating stories that are relevant to all forms of media, publishing, gaming, mobile, new digital and film. We have to take into account that DC currently releases over 85 comics per month through various imprint brands, while participating in the hot area of 3D graphic novels. Jeff Robinov, President of Warner Bros Pictures Group understands more than anyone the impact of comics and anime of feature films, having recently made several announcements about films based upon comics including Green Lantern, Jay Chou has been cast as the legendary Kato, originally played by the legendary Bruce Lee.  Jay Chou said, “It’s an overwhelming experience to take on a role made famous by Bruce Lee. I won’t try to be Bruce Lee’s Kato – I will try to bring my own interpretation to the part. Of course, it’s a dream role, and I’m looking forward to the challenge.” We will close with Jay’s comments, it is clear that Comics and Anime is a major player and influencer in the media and entertainment industry. CHOW!!!!!!

What do you think about the Comic and Anime industry or Trend Segment….is it an influential market Niche?