Comments for Comicology http://comicology.net Dispatches from the world of digital comics Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:41:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on comicology-111: “An Interview with Twist Image’s Mitch Joel.” by dragonfish http://comicology.net/comicology-111-an-interview-with-twist-images-mitch-joel/#comment-27812 dragonfish Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:35:44 +0000 http://comicology.net/comicology-111-an-interview-with-twist-images-mitch-joel/#comment-27812 Dude how are you? I haven't heard you in a while. Hope your doing well. Happy Holidays and look forward to hearing a new podcast from you! Dude how are you? I haven’t heard you in a while. Hope your doing well. Happy Holidays and look forward to hearing a new podcast from you!

]]> Comment on comicology-111: “An Interview with Twist Image’s Mitch Joel.” by mathias http://comicology.net/comicology-111-an-interview-with-twist-images-mitch-joel/#comment-23677 mathias Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:57:19 +0000 http://comicology.net/comicology-111-an-interview-with-twist-images-mitch-joel/#comment-23677 I would like to point out that while the assesment of strategies is pretty good, DC does have some designs on young readers. They are targetign them through cartoons (Justice League, Teen Titans are still in heavy rerun mode while Legion of Superheroes-a superman series and The batman are still first run on Saturdays) but also through branding. I noticed that Goldfish crackers are giving away Goldfish comics with specially marked packages. These comics are published by DC. I signed up for the free lego club, and every month I get a Lego catalogue but I also get a Lego magizine wich includes a comic book in it. Another DC placement. A few years ago Burger King did a comic give away in it's kids meals. Again DC. There's almost an attitude of "If kids won't buy them we'll give them away untill they know who we are" I'd also point out that there are far more DC movies out than people realize. We don't think of things like V for Vendetta or Stardust as DC films, but they are. Just as they did with comics in the 80's, DC is pushing the envlope for comic book movie. All that said, DC is not succeeding. Marvel is, simple as that. Until management changes at DC, we will not see them grow. :( I would like to point out that while the assesment of strategies is pretty good, DC does have some designs on young readers. They are targetign them through cartoons (Justice League, Teen Titans are still in heavy rerun mode while Legion of Superheroes-a superman series and The batman are still first run on Saturdays) but also through branding. I noticed that Goldfish crackers are giving away Goldfish comics with specially marked packages. These comics are published by DC. I signed up for the free lego club, and every month I get a Lego catalogue but I also get a Lego magizine wich includes a comic book in it. Another DC placement. A few years ago Burger King did a comic give away in it’s kids meals. Again DC. There’s almost an attitude of “If kids won’t buy them we’ll give them away untill they know who we are”

I’d also point out that there are far more DC movies out than people realize. We don’t think of things like V for Vendetta or Stardust as DC films, but they are. Just as they did with comics in the 80’s, DC is pushing the envlope for comic book movie.

All that said, DC is not succeeding. Marvel is, simple as that. Until management changes at DC, we will not see them grow. :(

]]> Comment on comicology-111: “An Interview with Twist Image’s Mitch Joel.” by MooMAR http://comicology.net/comicology-111-an-interview-with-twist-images-mitch-joel/#comment-23251 MooMAR Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:09:11 +0000 http://comicology.net/comicology-111-an-interview-with-twist-images-mitch-joel/#comment-23251 Hey Neil, Dig the podcast! Found it by accident and happy I did. New to podcasts in general, actually, and boy do they help the workday fly! Real quick, just wanted to address a couple things that were touched on during the interview: Downloadable comics - the more I read, the more I'm compelled to buy. It's the same effect as being able to read comics in the store... it might seem like cheating the system, but I have bought countless books I never would have if I hadn't first developed a taste for them. Canadian cover prices - yes, we Canucks get pummelled by cover prices, but the good news is when the exchange rate leveled, Diamond gave the retailers the option to just sell at US (rather than have everything reprinted with a new price). In Toronto at least, what they found was people bought considerably when they were at US. The shop I go to, and many others, have instituted a permanent policy of US cover prices for that reason. Final note, please assure Mr. Joel that debate is one of the cornerstones of comicdom! If he's got an opinion, we want to hear it. I'm out, but again, loved the podcast, and looking forward to hearing them all. Take care! Hey Neil,

Dig the podcast! Found it by accident and happy I did. New to podcasts in general, actually, and boy do they help the workday fly!

Real quick, just wanted to address a couple things that were touched on during the interview:

Downloadable comics - the more I read, the more I’m compelled to buy. It’s the same effect as being able to read comics in the store… it might seem like cheating the system, but I have bought countless books I never would have if I hadn’t first developed a taste for them.

Canadian cover prices - yes, we Canucks get pummelled by cover prices, but the good news is when the exchange rate leveled, Diamond gave the retailers the option to just sell at US (rather than have everything reprinted with a new price). In Toronto at least, what they found was people bought considerably when they were at US. The shop I go to, and many others, have instituted a permanent policy of US cover prices for that reason.

Final note, please assure Mr. Joel that debate is one of the cornerstones of comicdom! If he’s got an opinion, we want to hear it.

I’m out, but again, loved the podcast, and looking forward to hearing them all.

Take care!

]]> Comment on comicology-111: “An Interview with Twist Image’s Mitch Joel.” by SimonMacDonald http://comicology.net/comicology-111-an-interview-with-twist-images-mitch-joel/#comment-23072 SimonMacDonald Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:10:18 +0000 http://comicology.net/comicology-111-an-interview-with-twist-images-mitch-joel/#comment-23072 Great show Neil. It was very interesting to hear Mitch's, a relatively new reader of comics, insights on the comic industry. He seems to have a pretty good handle of the challenges the industry is facing. Makes sense considering he is in marketing. Great show Neil. It was very interesting to hear Mitch’s, a relatively new reader of comics, insights on the comic industry. He seems to have a pretty good handle of the challenges the industry is facing. Makes sense considering he is in marketing.

]]> Comment on Comicology-110 “boys manga V.S. girls manga.” by JonCayen http://comicology.net/comicology-110-boys-manga-vs-girls-manga/#comment-22837 JonCayen Sat, 07 Jul 2007 23:19:26 +0000 http://comicology.net/comicology-110-boys-manga-vs-girls-manga/#comment-22837 Hey Neil I am a first time poster, and just to start off I am a long time fan of the show. I was kinda worried that you didnt post a new episode in a while. I know life is usually crazy for you, so i didnt worry too much. However, when the site was off for a bit I started to worry. Now i am safe in the knowledge that you are obviously posting more episodes. Any ways just listened to the episode, and I liked it. I am not a reader of Japanese comics and you and your girl have given me some interesting places to start. I remember one of the first times she came on the show, it was pretty cool and i enjoyed her apperance again. Not much more to say other than glad you are back and hope to see another episode soon Hey Neil
I am a first time poster, and just to start off I am a long time fan of the show. I was kinda worried that you didnt post a new episode in a while. I know life is usually crazy for you, so i didnt worry too much. However, when the site was off for a bit I started to worry. Now i am safe in the knowledge that you are obviously posting more episodes.
Any ways just listened to the episode, and I liked it. I am not a reader of Japanese comics and you and your girl have given me some interesting places to start. I remember one of the first times she came on the show, it was pretty cool and i enjoyed her apperance again.
Not much more to say other than glad you are back and hope to see another episode soon

]]> Comment on Comicology-109 “attack of the 2′nd stringers” (DC’s 52 and Marvel’s Mighty Avengers) by SimonMacDonald http://comicology.net/comicology-109-attack-of-the-2nd-stringers-dcs-52-and-marvels-mighty-avengers/#comment-20221 SimonMacDonald Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:31:27 +0000 http://comicology.net/comicology-109-attack-of-the-2nd-stringers-dcs-52-and-marvels-mighty-avengers/#comment-20221 Hey Neil, Don't forget Matt Fraction when you are talking about the new Iron Fist book. Brubaker and Fraction are knocking it out of the park. Wonder Man's new costume is actually and older costume that he wore during the 80's. The choice of costume was Frank Cho's decision in Mighty Avengers. Check out this interview with Frank for more details. http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/MightyAvengers/Cho_01.html Hey Neil,

Don’t forget Matt Fraction when you are talking about the new Iron Fist book. Brubaker and Fraction are knocking it out of the park.

Wonder Man’s new costume is actually and older costume that he wore during the 80’s. The choice of costume was Frank Cho’s decision in Mighty Avengers. Check out this interview with Frank for more details.

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/MightyAvengers/Cho_01.html

]]> Comment on Comicology-109 “attack of the 2′nd stringers” (DC’s 52 and Marvel’s Mighty Avengers) by Bastich http://comicology.net/comicology-109-attack-of-the-2nd-stringers-dcs-52-and-marvels-mighty-avengers/#comment-19162 Bastich Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:26:34 +0000 http://comicology.net/comicology-109-attack-of-the-2nd-stringers-dcs-52-and-marvels-mighty-avengers/#comment-19162 I haven't listened to this episode yet but i have to say that my favorite 2nd string character of all time is Nightwing. I guess it's because he has to struggle being in the Bat's shadow all the damn time. I haven’t listened to this episode yet but i have to say that my favorite 2nd string character of all time is Nightwing. I guess it’s because he has to struggle being in the Bat’s shadow all the damn time.

]]> Comment on Comicology-108 “Walking and Talking” by » Blog Archive » Random bits of info http://comicology.net/comicology-108-walking-and-talking/#comment-18574 » Blog Archive » Random bits of info Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:54:51 +0000 http://comicology.net/comicology-108-walking-and-talking/#comment-18574 [...] took a look at the states for Comicology 108 and my jaw hit the floor. Libsyn (the service I use to host my audio files) reports that there have [...] […] took a look at the states for Comicology 108 and my jaw hit the floor. Libsyn (the service I use to host my audio files) reports that there have […]

]]> Comment on Comicology-108 “Walking and Talking” by Neil http://comicology.net/comicology-108-walking-and-talking/#comment-18572 Neil Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:43:49 +0000 http://comicology.net/comicology-108-walking-and-talking/#comment-18572 Simon: I love your print on demand idea. For real that has got to be one of the best things I have ever heard. Bastich: The volume issue is due two things. 1. I am not good at using the device yet and the settings were off. I have played with some new settings and I know that future shows will sound louder. 2. I'm a "loud talker" and when I was walking around the area I live in at about 2:00AM I was making a effort to keep my own "loud talker" voice down. This can be fixed by either talking at my normal level, or by not doing shows outside in the wee morning. I think that I will do both. Simon:

I love your print on demand idea. For real that has got to be one of the best things I have ever heard.

Bastich:

The volume issue is due two things.

1. I am not good at using the device yet and the settings were off. I have played with some new settings and I know that future shows will sound louder.

2. I’m a “loud talker” and when I was walking around the area I live in at about 2:00AM I was making a effort to keep my own “loud talker” voice down. This can be fixed by either talking at my normal level, or by not doing shows outside in the wee morning. I think that I will do both.

]]> Comment on Comicology-108 “Walking and Talking” by Bastich http://comicology.net/comicology-108-walking-and-talking/#comment-18557 Bastich Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:23:02 +0000 http://comicology.net/comicology-108-walking-and-talking/#comment-18557 Yeah, the volume is way down on this one. Anyway, how bout digital comics be made as TPB so brick and mortar has nothing to worry about individual issues. Yeah, the volume is way down on this one.

Anyway, how bout digital comics be made as TPB so brick and mortar has nothing to worry about individual issues.

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