First Earthlings Land On NextPlanetOver.com
New Entertainment Superstore Launches At San Diego
Comicon Show
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11,
1999--Through satellite photos and powerful
telescopes, scientists in Southern California have
identified legions of comic book enthusiasts and
cyber-culture devotees that have rapidly assembled
thriving colonies on NextPlanetOver.com
(http://www.nextplanetover.com ), the ultimate Internet
destination for the entertainment hobbyist.
The site, which officially launches today at the annual
Comicon show in San Diego, features a powerful online
storefront offering thousands of items ranging from the
most popular mainstream and independently published
comic books to role playing games, videos, action
figures and apparel. In addition, NextPlanetOver.com
cultivates an interactive community consisting of
discussion boards monitored by industry celebrities,
product reviews and a weekly e-zine.
NextPlanetOver.com is backed by CMGI @Ventures
(NASDAQ: CMGI - news) and IDG Ventures, and has
signed partnership agreements with several key players
in the entertainment hobbyist field. The company will act
as the exclusive comic book retailer for Stan Lee Media
(www.stanlee.net). Stan Lee Media will provide comic
book and Super Hero fans around the world with new
interactive content by pop culture icon Stan Lee. In
March, NextPlanetOver.com announced an exclusive
contract with Diamond Comic Distributors to secure
direct access to the world's largest inventory of in-print
comic books, including titles published by DC, Dark
Horse and Marvel, and to fulfill customer orders directly
from Diamond's extensive warehouse. The company
has also signed an auction agreement with eBay
(www.ebay.com).
''This is truly the beginning of a new era for
entertainment hobbyists,'' said NextPlanetOver.com
CEO and Co-Founder Dave Scott. ''For years, people
have had to travel miles to meet other like-minded
people and revel in the passion and energy that exists in
comic book shops, specialty retail stores, studio stores,
and at conventions. At NextPlanetOver.com, that
excitement is now a single click away.''
About NextPlanetOver.com
NextPlanetOver.com is building the ultimate online
destination for the entertainment hobbyist. This vibrant
community will not only offer original articles and online
forums, but will also sell a wide range of comic books,
games, action figures and other popular entertainment
products. In addition, NextPlanetOver.com has
partnered with Stan Lee Media to operate the official
online comic books and trade paperback storefront at
StanLee.net. The company is backed by CMGI
@Ventures (NASDAQ: CMGI - news) and IDG
Ventures. |
