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This is where I let loose my views on the current direction of the comic book industry. I will analyze trends, past, present and future and comment on the latest comic book news stories. I will also be talking about the business side and introducing you to the personalities creating the comic books. Taking you behind the scenes of this exciting industry! Rawle Austin presents... The Irresistible Rise of Trade Paperbacks and Other Stories.
Good times are being had by all. This increase in quality stories applies to most companies in the industry at the moment and bodes well for the consumer (sorry to use the business word for reader but that’s what we are in reality). This sea change means that badly produced, poorly researched comic books are slowly becoming extinct, Darwin style (Charles Darwin was the scientist who invented the concept of "survival of the fittest").
With the success of their characters on the silver screen things have never looked better. Some long time fans feel alienated but even they have to realize the terminal slump the industry was in and only radical change could stop that. Evolve or die is the popular saying. Marvel Comics have a vast character base, but characters should only be brought back if done well, meaning good writing and artwork.
Superhero stories have a monopoly on the comic book market at the moment. This will slowly change when long time readers realize that good stories aren’t restricted to just that genre. The content of comic books is good enough to plug at all available outlets, supermarkets, book stores, cinemas, libraries and convenience stores.
One thing I hate the most are creators not completing projects before starting new ones. This leaves a sour taste in the mouth, so publishers listen up, don’t promise what you can’t deliver! This will drive more people away. Thankfully, this issue is slowly being rectified as publishers are waiting till all issues of limited series are completely ‘in the can’ (finished) before advertising them. In my view the general current direction of the comic book industry is good. Time will tell if the lessons of the past are truly learned. See you next time, for more comic book analysis with Growler!
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