whatsinaname
Member
Every new thread on OT and gaming side convinces me a little more that I need to move away from anime looking avatar...
What comic avatar should I get?
What comic avatar should I get?
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COMICS!!! |OT| September 2017 | 25 Years of wearing a smile to work!
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Is there any general sense of how much digital would add to these numbers, which I think are physical only?
I know several years ago someone at DC said it was about 10%, but I get the sense that it must be quite a bit higher now. Have we heard any estimates about how much higher though?
Sad to see New Super-Man perform poorly as that's a quality book.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Something from Doom Patrol. Or maybe Green Lantern considering how much you love Johns!
215 America 6 $3.99 Marvel 9,548
DP Kills Again above 35K because fuck.
Digital sales are still under wraps but yet, the books still get canned because retail.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Honestly, New Super-Man has been in that band for months now. I think it's gotta be doing pretty respectable digital numbers, or it would've been canceled by now.
Freezasaurus
Member
I don't know why this stigma exists around anime avatars. Plenty of shitheads out there without them, too.
whatsinaname
Member
While that is true, anime avatars (on twitter and elsewhere too) are becoming like the undercut of the 1940s for me. Nothing inherently wrong in itself but it seems to be signaling a few things.
I actually meant to post this in the August thread, but I have been super busy, but my first graphic novel, The Gamma Gals, is now available courtesy of Fanbase Press. It actually released August 30th, which is why I meant to mention it in the August thread. I am immensely proud of the book. 150 pages, and 4 years of my life have gone into this book. I am the creator, writer, artist, and letterer of the book (for better or worse 
).
It's existed on my computer screen for so long, but it's been such an amazing feeling to be able to hold it in my hands and flip through the pages, and put it on my bookshelf with my comic collection. I just wanted to share my joy with you all!
). 
It's existed on my computer screen for so long, but it's been such an amazing feeling to be able to hold it in my hands and flip through the pages, and put it on my bookshelf with my comic collection. I just wanted to share my joy with you all!
Gwenpool villain version
I actually meant to post this in the August thread, but I have been super busy, but my first graphic novel, The Gamma Gals, is now available courtesy of Fanbase Press. It actually released August 30th, which is why I meant to mention it in the August thread. I am immensely proud of the book. 150 pages, and 4 years of my life have gone into this book. I am the creator, writer, artist, and letterer of the book (for better or worse
It's existed on my computer screen for so long, but it's been such an amazing feeling to be able to hold it in my hands and flip through the pages, and put it on my bookshelf with my comic collection. I just wanted to share my joy with you all!
I rather like your art style, sir. And I see you are on Comixology
There's a pretty high correlation between anime avatars and trash posts. JS.
LordOfLore
Banned
Poodlestrike
Banned
Man you're not kidding.
*Muttley Laugh*
And what anime is that from? Hmm?
Don't effing start with me.
Poodlestrike
Banned
It was right there, m8. I wouldn't have been able to forgive myself for passing it up.
I could see it going either way with reveals and announcements.
Spencer's default response is thanking the fans and the other creators involved when one of his books ranks high.
I actually meant to post this in the August thread, but I have been super busy, but my first graphic novel, The Gamma Gals, is now available courtesy of Fanbase Press. It actually released August 30th, which is why I meant to mention it in the August thread. I am immensely proud of the book. 150 pages, and 4 years of my life have gone into this book. I am the creator, writer, artist, and letterer of the book (for better or worse
It's existed on my computer screen for so long, but it's been such an amazing feeling to be able to hold it in my hands and flip through the pages, and put it on my bookshelf with my comic collection. I just wanted to share my joy with you all!
Congrats on having your book released! Your artstyle looks pretty nice.
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
Watch out for spoilers for Metal.
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
Catwoman or a dominatrix?
MHWilliams
Member
Those are great numbers, DC is killing the game. It looks like we're down overall though?
In comparison: Secret Empire #1 was 157K. Civil War II #1 was 381K. Rebirth was 235K. Non-event books: Black Panther #1 was 253K, Batman was 280K, Batman: Rebirth was 199K, Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man was 224K.
EDIT: Yep. We're down.
Luke Cage fans are probably reading The Defenders, which is written by Bendis. For all hid faults, Bendis is one of the writers really tied with the current version of the character.
BKatastrophe
Member
Bendis knows how to write his babies well. I still don't think there's a version of Jessica Jones I like more than Bendis'. Walker and Ewing both do a pretty good job with Luke Cage, though. I haven't read much Iron Fist, and of course there's a ton of good DD writers in addition to Bendis.
MHWilliams
Member
Ewing and Walker have great takes on Cage, but neither has the name to keep a book afloat.
Iron Fist is very weird, because I feel that Marvel doesn't really have a handle on the character right now. Walker's Iron Fist was a bit too surfer dumb for my tastes. Like, Danny is super basic and somewhat oblivious, but I think Walker made him out to almost be like Shaggy from Scooby Doo.
I think the issue is that Danny isn't really all that interesting. His best run is Immortal, which is more about the stuff happening around him than revealing any interesting facets of Danny himself.
Thank you! I'm always trying to improve and mature as an artist, and I think that by issue 6 of The Gamma Gals, I finally started to really get a handle on what I wanted to do visually with the series, so now I'm looking to refine that visual approach for future volumes.
And yeah, TGG is on Comixology also! I've just been super excited about the physical version. It is literally the fulfillment of a dream I've had since I was a freshman in high school in the 90's!
Thank you!! I'm taking a break from superhero stuff for my next project, then I'll return to The Gamma Gals once that one wraps up.
LordOfLore
Banned
Since they aren't going to have the Spider-Marriage ever again and Jessica x Luke has been a thing for so long they should bring back Danny x Misty for real.
It's hard to gauge how much of that decline is real vs, more people going to digital. I wonder whether publishers prefer digital or paper sales? Digital is lower cost, but digital readers are more likely, I suspect, of waiting for sales, using subscription services, etc..
The gap will shrink by the end of the year.
I'm sure publishers prefer digital, but I would imagine it's a tiny part of the market at this point.
I heard they don't care about digital at all.
Doubt it, Rebirth caused the surge last year. Legacy ain't doing that.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
I see 2017 ending strong.
Due to? Metal? Doomsday Clock? Legacy?
All three. I'm only saying that I see the gap shrinking lol.
That's the bare minimum I'd expect lol
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Hey guys, does Velvet end clean or is it a cliffhanger. I remember delays being the reason it ended. But I'm curious if it gets wrapped up. I'm reading the HC to finish it.
Aizo
Banned
What kind of area do you live in? Suburban, rural, urban?
Urban
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Power is back on finally. We got very lucky with the hurricane here. My family is all safe too thankfully.
Just in time too, cuz Annie Wu is selling a package to help support her parents and other victims. I just ordered one.
Just in time too, cuz Annie Wu is selling a package to help support her parents and other victims. I just ordered one.
Freezasaurus
Member
Kind of a rushed "Huh? That's it?" type of ending.
BKatastrophe
Member
She scammed his ass. Jessica would never out a superhero. Especially not one she liked. Look at the first arc. She would have never given away that tape. That's Cap's identity and he's a hero. No matter how many issues she has, it's always due to her own self-loathing and fears.
I still need to read Immortal. I liked Walker's take on Danny. Near the end of PM&IF in particular.
Generations is a series of one-shots in which legacies meet their predecessors and we get story that will have an effect on the stories their ongoings will tell during Legacy.
Legacy is an initiative in which the books will have arcs that pull from the older material. Characters and "artifacts" will also be returning. There will be a one-shot from Aaron and Ribic that will set up some ongoing storylines, set up some of the returns that will happen in other books, and bring back a "Marvel icon".
Basically Legacy is bringing back a lot of classic stuff to seemingly coexist with the newer characters and set up an actual relaunch.
Aizo
Banned
Damn, then yeah, that can really shut down the neighborhood
Thanks. I think I'm understanding. So would you compare it to something like the recent All-New All-Different initiative, but with the theme of bringing back classic elements? Or is it closer to Rebirth, where it's a fresh start for all of the ongoings across the board and a clear vision?
There's still a lot we don't know, but I wouldn't compare it to either of them.
JordanDeGroot
Member
I see the Marvel Generations/Legacy marketing & advertising are still making things as clear as mud.
Shit stay safe MrEddie, if anyone asks if your a crips or a blood just tell them your whichever one they are
(see probably ill advised gang joke made by a white guy living in english suburbia)So I guess those sales show that Luke Cage fans like Black Panther fans don't want to double dip, especially on two series at Marvel prices
The problem is that Black Panther can't hold multiple books and Luke can't carry a solo. Price isn't the issue with those books.I see the Marvel Generations/Legacy marketing & advertising are still making things as clear as mud.
Shit stay safe MrEddie, if anyone asks if your a crips or a blood just tell them your whichever one they are
So I guess those sales show that Luke Cage fans like Black Panther fans don't want to double dip, especially on two series at Marvel prices