Thu Jan 22, 2009 — by Glenn Hauman

ComicMix QuickPicks - January 22, 2009

Here is today's list of comic-related news items that might not generate a post of their own, but may be of interest...

* The Way the Future Blogs: Proving that you're never to young to start blogging, Frederik Pohl has started one-- at the age of 89.

* Johanna notes what I think is yet another sign of the ongoing recession in comics: Stupid Publisher Tricks: Raising Price Dramatically After Order:

Top Cow offered hardcover collections of Midnight Nation (in November) and Broken Trinity (in December) at the price of $34.99. However, they’ve decided to upgrade the editions... and each book is now priced at $100. For a slipcase and poster? They may call the books oversized, but they’re now only the size of a sheet of copy paper.

* In the most interesting non-comics news I read today, Tivo reported a significant spike in "timeshifting" of primetime programming last year, particularly during sweeps periods. 54% of primetime programming was viewed on a timeshifted basis during broadcast sweeps in May and October of 2008, demonstrating a correlation between the most highly promoted programming and the amount of timeshifting among viewers.

* And speaking of timeshifting, a reminder: Wolverine and the X-Men premieres tomorrow night on Nicktoons. Here's a teaser:

Anything else? Consider this an open thread.

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