Distribution deal: Source Interlink, "the nation's largest distributor to major bookstore chains and independent retailers," has signed a deal with Marvel to distribute comics to some 8,000 stores in North America, including Barnes & Noble, Borders and Waldenbooks. Here's Interlink's president and COO James Gillis:

"The distribution of comic book publishing provides us with an additional strong growth opportunity. This agreement reflects our commitment to expand our core specialty distribution market beyond magazine publications. Marvel serves as the leading comic book publisher, and we are excited to effectively broaden the reach of Marvel's popular characters and plot lines to the specialty market."