This comes close to the points I made with that post I just did with Kevin … though you focus on more of the “feeling” of getting in a store and only brushed up against the financial downside of it. We have different perspectives.
As to your take on the validation of being associated with a publisher … I always say be careful of who you let put their hands on your book. The larger comic industry looks down on a few predatory publishers, especially the ones that try to flood the market with garbage - it’s hard for creators to rise above that sometimes.
Just my thoughts - solid message in what you are saying here.
Personally I see being in stores as a bonus and the real meat in the comics industry is shifting more and more towards indie crowd funding and community fanbase. That's at least what I aim for.
Great insight, Travis! We've got crowdfunding under our belt now since last we talked. The way things are panning out we'll probably end up doing a trade before going to a publisher. But we do have at least a couple of comic shops in our area that are friendly to indie creators.
Great breakdown of this often asked question. We talked about this a bit on our last livestream. I think you pretty much nailed my take on the whole thing.
Comics are now sold in mainstream bookstores such as Barnes & Noble as well as traditional specialty shops; although, in both cases, the leading brands get order and shelf space preference.
This comes close to the points I made with that post I just did with Kevin … though you focus on more of the “feeling” of getting in a store and only brushed up against the financial downside of it. We have different perspectives.
As to your take on the validation of being associated with a publisher … I always say be careful of who you let put their hands on your book. The larger comic industry looks down on a few predatory publishers, especially the ones that try to flood the market with garbage - it’s hard for creators to rise above that sometimes.
Just my thoughts - solid message in what you are saying here.
Solid breakdown!
yep!
Personally I see being in stores as a bonus and the real meat in the comics industry is shifting more and more towards indie crowd funding and community fanbase. That's at least what I aim for.
Great article btw👌
Great insight, Travis! We've got crowdfunding under our belt now since last we talked. The way things are panning out we'll probably end up doing a trade before going to a publisher. But we do have at least a couple of comic shops in our area that are friendly to indie creators.
Great breakdown of this often asked question. We talked about this a bit on our last livestream. I think you pretty much nailed my take on the whole thing.
Comics are now sold in mainstream bookstores such as Barnes & Noble as well as traditional specialty shops; although, in both cases, the leading brands get order and shelf space preference.