Commentary on various aspects of publishing and marketing, primarily focused on books, magazines, and social media.
Support Independent Comics!Independent comics (and manga) being released THURSDAY, 7/7/05, courtesy of ComicList. Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it.Recommendations, sometimes blind, in BOLD. Which ones are YOU reading?ACTIVE IMAGES Hip Flask Ladronn Sketchbook #2 Elephantmen (AA), $10.00 Hip Flask Ladronn Sketchbook (AA), $10.00ADHOUSE BOOKS Bumperboy Loses His Marbles GN, $7.95A FINE LINE Permanent Party SC, $13.99ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC 10th Muse Odyssey GN, $9.99 10th Muse Vol 2 #3, $2.99 David Shepherds Song #1 (Of 3), $2.99 Deal With The Devil #3…
Support Independent Comics!Independent comics (and manga) being released tomorrow, 6/29/05, courtesy of ComicList. Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it.Recommendations, sometimes blind, in BOLD. Which ones are YOU reading?AAA MILWAUKEE PUBLISHING CO Essential Arsenic Lullaby Vol 1 HC Sgn, $45.99ABOUT COMICS Licensable Bear #1 (AA), $2.95 Licensable Bear #2, $2.95ALC PUBLISHING Rica Tte Kanji GN, $15.00 Yuri Monogatari GN, $15.00ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC 10th Muse Vol 2 #2, $2.99 10th Muse Vol 2 Photo Cvr Foil Ed #2, $4.99 Elsinore #2 (Of 9),…
APComics 2005 PreviewCharging full-price for marketing promotions isn't cool. If this were a Free Comic Book Day offering, or even a $0.99 promo, it might have earned an A.Catwoman #44New creative teams are always a good time to peek in on a title you've never read before, or dropped a while back, and Pfeiffer and Woods get off to an entertaining start that's relatively accessible to new readers. Deal with the Devil #2Schwartzrock's art is solid, blue collar work that complements the real-world feel of the story. Unfortunately, it's more plot-driven than character-driven, and while sporting an interesting premise, its…
Here's what I'm currently buying on a regular basis, and why. What about you?100 GirlsBecause it's a great story, and Adam Gallardo's an interesting guy.15 MinutesBecause it makes C-list superheroes interesting.Action PhilosophersBecause it's smart and funny and takes more than 5 minutes to read each issue.ArañaBecause I really wanted it to be good, and have been hoping it gets there. (Though, honestly, my hope is fading fast.)The AtheistBecause it has an intriguing plot and a brother as a lead character who isn't a stereotype. (Well, not a bad one, at least, because he's definitely a bit of the stereotypical Sam…
Support Independent Comics!Independent comics (and manga) being released tomorrow, 6/22/05, courtesy of ComicList. Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it.Recommendations, sometimes blind, in BOLD. Which ones are YOU reading?AEON Bugtown #6 (Of 6), $2.95ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC Deal With The Devil #2 (Of 5), $2.99 Judo Girl #2 (Of 4), $2.99 Killer Stunts Inc #2 (Of 4), $2.99 Lethal Instinct #2 (Of 6), $2.99AMAZE INK (SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS) Little Scrowlie #10, $2.95ANIME WORKS PUBLICATIONS Death Trance Vol 2 GN, $9.99 Kamunagara Rebirth Of…
Support Independent Comics!Independent comics (and manga) being released tomorrow, 6/8/05, courtesy of ComicList. Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it.Recommendations, sometimes blind, in BOLD. Which ones are YOU reading?AARDVARK-VANAHEIM/WIN-MILL PRO Following Cerebus #4, $3.95AARDWOLF PUBLISHING Conflicts Of Disinterest SC Sgn (AA), $9.95 Gods 15 Minutes Five Books Of Meth SC (AA), $17.95 Perverts Pedophiles And Other Theologians GN (AA), $9.00 Strange Kaddish Tales You Wont Hear From Bubbie GN 2nd Prtg, $11.95ABSTRACT STUDIOS Strangers In Paradise #74, $2.95 Strangers In Paradise Molly…
With less than a week to go, the full court press is on to promote Batman Begins. I stated in a previous post that my Dad asked me when it comes out. The marketing gurus of DC's prized possession must be grinning ear-to-ear when they can get a 52-year old who was never into comics asking that question.2-3 weeks ago the country had only been treated to a handful of trailers promoting the release of the film, but now they're bringing out the big guns.Synergy is the name of the game, and all companies willing to pay, can play. Verizon…
