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Image has more publicity.Why does it matter? She's doing exactly the same stuff over at Aftershock with two books.
Image has more publicity.Why does it matter? She's doing exactly the same stuff over at Aftershock with two books.
Image has more publicity.
Forgot about this one. Glad I got the weekend off to read al thisCan't wait for Josie and the Pussycats tomorrow! New Marguerite!
I read a bunch of COMICS
Amazing Spider-Man 18 I think I already complained about these prelude books to big events but I'm going to complain anyway. It's such lazy storytelling. Single issues should have some value in and of themselves; they should stand on their own as compelling stories, or at least compelling pieces of a larger story. This issue fails hard at that, and what's worse I don't think the larger story benefits at all from this information. We'll see how things pan out but to me the only relevant development here is, and wouldn't that have been cooler as a twist that happens during another story, even during the Clone Conspiracy itself? The whole story ofthe surprise attack and destruction of the Living Brainplays out in a way most readers probably assumed that it did...we didn't need to see it, and some elements, particularlyDoc Ock cheating deathwould have been better left to our imaginations.Doc Ock transferring his brain around like an .mp3 file
Aquaman 4-7 I'm glad I gave this another shot! The art is still wonky and super inconsistent (Superman in particular looks awful), but while that is going to make for a crappy collection, it doesn't really impact me that much as a singles reader. I dig the way the plot unfolds here, with a couple of exceptions: I really hate when, it's so one dimensional. Like he's there to serve a very specific purpose and all characterization flies out the window, every time. Second,Superman is portrayed this way outside of Elseworld storiesall that much yet, but there is potential there. The mystery ofI'm not invested in the Black Manta/N.E.M.O. developmentsis solid and engaging. I'm back on board for now.who framed Atlantis
The Astonishing Ant-Man 12 Eh. Ya know,But, it's still dumb. I don't buy it. But it's nice to seenuBeetle is very much Nick Spencer's character, so if he wants to assassinate her by having her exploit inside information to lock up a guy she knows is decent who is trying to keep his daughter out of jail, because he didn't call her while this crisis was playing out, that's his business.Shulky, so nice in fact I want to re-read FF now.
The Backstagers 2 Here is a perfect example of a comic that doesn't need a logical premise to be fun and engaging. Take a second to think about the premise of this book: it makes no sense. But who cares? The characters are so cute and fun, the budding relationship betweenis really sweet (though I don't think I needJory and Hunterpressing the button a little too hard there). And ispink background/anime face every time one of these two characters is happy,yo, way to win me over with a cameo. Even if you did saythat a Gamecube they're playing-_-1987 was ancient times.
Batman 6-7 Whelp. I'm out after the crossover. I have ample Batman in my diet now between All-Star and Detective, no need for Tom King's Batman which I have enjoyed for maybe a grand total of 10 pages over the course of seven issues
I'm a bit behind at the moment, had to take a couple of weeks off. But I'll devour everything on my plate within the next 2-3 weeks, I reckon. I read a lot of comics.
Under Image it could have doubled it's current sales. Maybe win an Eisner.Animosity is doing great though
The Backstagers 2 ... (though I don't think I needpressing the button a little too hard there).pink background/anime face every time one of these two characters is happy,
Under Image it could have doubled it's current sales. Maybe win an Eisner.
Neither did Insexts.Not every image book has huge sales.
Neither did Insexts.
Whenever we get prelude stuff I just consider it to be part of the event.
Yea kings batman has been average so far. Surprisingly the first and last issue of the arc was hot fire.
Aquaman's going to look wonky in trade, might turn some reader off. Might be the most inconsistent art wise. The whole stable of available artist DC has and they give us
Philippe Briones and Scot Eaton. I would've at the very least put it as a monthly with Brad Walker as the only artist. If you was going to put it as a monthly, put artist who style complement each other as to where the switch wouldn't be so glaring.
I don't believe being at image would have made any difference to that book. Just like her work at marvel not helping her.
Imo image has too many titles now and a fair number are falling between the cracks.
Both companies have books that aren't lighting the world on fire.I don't believe being at image would have made any difference to that book. Just like her work at marvel not helping her.
Imo image has too many titles now and a fair number are falling between the cracks.
#6 with Gotham girl. Straight to the feels. I felt the arc overall was kind of a mess. I only caught up with it to read monster menThat's really bad, though. What bloated storytelling. We have, what, two more issues of this, at least? So when you want to read the Clone Conspiracy, if you want to read the whole thing you have to wade through over a hundred pages of setup before the main event starts? If we were getting bits and pieces of these stories over a couple of arcs with their own drive and narratives, it would work much better.
I feel like almost this entire issue would not be out of place in a single monologue, not too long ago. What happened that we need a whole issue for it.
Do you mean the end of #5 or #6? I'm not sure where the arc technically ends but the end of #5 is the height of the series for me. #6 I thought was pretty bad through and through. And yeah the beginning had some bright moments as well.
Yeah I fail to see the need for Aquaman twice a month and I really hope they change it soon. It would benefit a great deal from that.
If I were in a position like Bennett, with a new idea, a small but loyal fan base, and a need to move copies, Aftershock would be a much more attractive option for me right now for the reason you stated. Image is probably still the best bet for new/newish creators and superstars but for the folks in the middle it's a big risk at the moment. And a needless one with so many new publishing initiatives springing up.
Both companies have books that aren't lighting the world on fire.
Marvel Now 2016 OT Titles Suggestion Time!
I think she definitely got a better offer at aftershock.Sure.
Bennett obviously has a reason for not working with Image. She has worked with DC, Marvel, Archie, Boom, Dynamite, Oni and Aftershock. Isn't it a little odd that she hasn't worked with Image? Could it be she gets more money with Aftershock? They were throwing money out to get big names out the gate. I don't think getting Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner was cheap.
Is it a big risk? Even hype-less Image titles from lesser known creators like The Hunt and Horizon outsold Animosity #1 by 4 or 5K.
Shattered, Never Divided
That's really bad, though. What bloated storytelling. We have, what, two more issues of this, at least? So when you want to read the Clone Conspiracy, if you want to read the whole thing you have to wade through over a hundred pages of setup before the main event starts? If we were getting bits and pieces of these stories over a couple of arcs with their own drive and narratives, it would work much better.
I feel like almost this entire issue would not be out of place in a single monologue, not too long ago. What happened that we need a whole issue for it.
I will always think this the best title.This or Now That's What I Call Marvel Vol. 2
Fair point though there are probably examples that didn't, right? Or is that a pretty solid trend?
And don't Image creators assume all production costs for their books? I was under the impression that there is always more inherent risk with Image for this reason, is that inaccurate?
Marvel Now 2016 OT Titles Suggestion Time!
This or Now That's What I Call Marvel Vol. 2
I think she definitely got a better offer at aftershock.
Didn't we do this already? Mine was clearly the best.
No name publisher starts up and gets
Tim Seeley
Mark Waid
Brian Azzarello
Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner
John Layman
Garth Ennis
Marguerite Bennett
They were throwing around cash.
Which one? I will give you cred if it's good.
Stupid exclusives
Stupid exclusives
Fair point though there are probably examples that didn't, right? Or is that a pretty solid trend?
And don't Image creators assume all production costs for their books? I was under the impression that there is always more inherent risk with Image for this reason, is that inaccurate?
WHAT!? How is that even a thing that exists? They really will make POPs of anything.
Also, what were the best moments from ANAD?
This is 100% accurate. As a creator you have to be able to afford to put out an Image book and be ok with it coming out of your wallet if it fails.
Hello, darlings!
My name is Marguerite Bennett, and if you're here, you likely know my work as a writer from DC Comics, Marvel, Aftershock, BOOM! Studios, Rosy Press, and more, on projects ranging from DC's BOMBSHELLS to A-FORCE to ANGELA: QUEEN OF HEL to RED SONJA to INSEXTS.
I recently lost a major project shortly after a rather expensive surgery, and as I struggle to rebuild my 2016, I was hoping to be able to interact directly with you all, without a publisher, and share some art, writing, behind the scenes stories, how-to's, journal entries, nonfiction, analysis, and anything else that isn't exactly in the superheroes-and-insect-lesbians forte of my mainstream publications.
Not everything
Seriously, though. I would buy a Doctor Mirage or Punk Mambo POP.
Off the top of my head:Which one? I will give you cred if it's good. My dumbass needs to remember these things.
Also, what were the best moments from ANAD?
Well Faith is getting pretty popular.WHAT!? How is that even a thing that exists? They really will make POPs of anything.
I am working on a survey for this
It's a sick world we live in. Valiant pops before Olivia Wilde has a single pop.
We just need to find a way to fuse these together:
I'm gonna launch the NOW 2.0 thread in a bit so just think of the most notable ones.
It took me way too long to get this.
Oh this is fire. Sillymonkey. When are we getting our orders in?
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