Prediction Thread:
DC's publishing future lays along the lines of YA novels and things that can easily, directly and inexpensively be adapted into streaming shows for teenagers. Which actually is the smartest path for AT&T.
DC's publishing future lays along the lines of YA novels and things that can easily, directly and inexpensively be adapted into streaming shows for teenagers. Which actually is the smartest path for AT&T.
In a way, it's the ultimate victory for SJWs, because they've shrunk DC Comics down to an entirely controllable size for them, producing books in which SJW content merges fairly easily with superhero properties.
In other words, GOTHAM HIGH is the future of DC Comics.
In other words, GOTHAM HIGH is the future of DC Comics.
BATMAN, SUPERMAN and JLA will still be published, as they still sell over 40,000 copies. But the line is going to be chopped down by another 75%, and nothing that isn't a guaranteed sale is going to be published.
Characters like GREEN ARROW will appear as an occasional back up story in one of those magazines, rather than allowing it to have it's own comic, and "ARROW" should get a romance YA novel instead.
Gail Simone and Kelly Sue Deconnick inherit the earth.
Gail Simone and Kelly Sue Deconnick inherit the earth.
Marvel will follow suit. I'm already hearing rumblings from people over there.
Oh, and yeah, Andy Khouri will find temporary shelter at one of the other companies like Antos did. He'll be hired to spite #ComicsGate, which is the influence and power we now have.
Oh, and yeah, Andy Khouri will find temporary shelter at one of the other companies like Antos did. He'll be hired to spite #ComicsGate, which is the influence and power we now have.
Now is a GREAT time for Indie Comics to flourish.
The battleground has been ceded to us, the audience is unspoken for, the customers not served.
Anyone who wants to produce colorful, kick ass superhero comics with vigor and enthusiasm has an unprecedented opportunity.
The battleground has been ceded to us, the audience is unspoken for, the customers not served.
Anyone who wants to produce colorful, kick ass superhero comics with vigor and enthusiasm has an unprecedented opportunity.
For me, it looks like I'll try to make ALL CAPS COMICS the number one brand for disenfranchised comic creators and fans, ready to build something new a little further out West.
I can picture ALL CAPS COMICS housing several of our most successful titles. And more of mine.
I can picture ALL CAPS COMICS housing several of our most successful titles. And more of mine.
