Comics Bloggers, ASSEMBLE!
In the past few months, I’ve really been getting down with the Comics blogs that highlight awareness issues for published content. Comics as an artistic medium is a powerful hustle and many Comics enthusiasts demand evidence of awareness, especially from the big-league publishers. Despite the passion of these insightful Comics bloggers, there are times when it seems like the message is lost. The intent becomes skewed and the voice of hot fire becomes inherently whiney, even though the questions being asked are valid.
Oftentimes I wonder if those in my camp have fell out of love with the Comics medium? Lately it seems like the necessary static and noise we bring — the murmur and call for change within Comics, has escalated to a noodle-melting level beyond even nitpicking. It’s one thing to drop some science on places like DC and Marvel, forcing them to reflect on where they come from to know where they are.
On the flip side, the matter is on a whole other format if you’re campaigning like the president of the Whine & Cheese Club and not realize that acting simple will never change tomorrow. It’s obvious we need to bring strong Comics clue and awareness to any creator or publisher in the industry who will listen. Lets all be sure to come correct with it. Bahlactus has spoken.
February 16th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
I’ve actually been trying to be conscious about the way I frame messages so that I don’t come across as whining. I try not to attack creators (although, sometimes, it can come across as that because, when you make a comment about something, you’re generally telling a creator you don’t favor the way you do things). But, I’m with you about coming across as too whiny or nitpicky. I’ve found that trying to engage creators in a civil and mature conversation always tends to be a good thing. I’ve, fortunately, had the pleasure of being able to interact with some creators and I feel like they’re listening. This, to me, is the way that you can promote change.
February 16th, 2007 at 4:59 pm
I’m definitely with you on that, bruh. I was talking to a friend about the same thing and we both agreed that one of the more effective ways to avoid re-enlistment in the whine & cheese club is to offer up solid alternatives to the creators or publisher. As readers and buyers, especially those who are openly vocal about the medium of Comics, we have to go that extra mile to make it count. It’s like my man says, if not you, who? As always Loren, your opinions are always appreciated bruh!
February 16th, 2007 at 9:14 pm
As are yours, B! :)
February 16th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
I haven’t been blogging about ISSUES (it’s capitalized because it’s IMPORTANT) lately, but when I do, I try and make sure that I’m not just coming across like a screaming, whining, oversensitive chump. The point of talking about issues to me is to build and grow on both sides of the argument, and screaming inhibits that.
I’ve got to say, though, that I’ve got an article on Nighthawk from Supreme Power and his presentation/character coming either tonight or tomorrow afternoon that will be on the serious tip. I hope I can live up to my own credo, you know?
February 17th, 2007 at 3:43 am
Got to it quicker than I thought. You can find it here.
Thoughts, B?
February 18th, 2007 at 1:29 am
Tru, tru. Get down with my verbiage at the jump, bruh.
February 23rd, 2007 at 8:49 pm
I’m writing my column/blog from within the industry, which sometimes puts me in the bizarre position of playing apologist to fans with whom I basically agree. What I’m basically trying to do is pretty well summed up in my introductory column, but my slightly more subversive objective is to give fans a clearer understanding of the inside of the comics industry so that they can better convince publishers to listen with more than their sales figures.