Quote: Darknight613 said: Getting back on topic, I once asked what it would take to get you guys into a brand new comic book series, made by first-time writers and artists, and starring all new characters.
Well, DK, I gave two examples above, but I'll list more as we go.
The problem with those examples "Avengers" is an established name, regardless of the roster. Comic readers are familiar with The Avengers.
And as you said, "New Avengers" is penned by a writer you're familiar with but don't like (a sentiment I share - I'm not a Bendis fan at all.)
I'm talking about a brand new comic series written by someone who's never written a comic book before, drawn by someone who's never drawn a comic before, and featuring characters you've never heard of.
Quote: Darknight613 said: Considering everybody's misgivings towards modern comics and with rising prices, what would make you want to start reading that title, and what would it take to keep you coming back every month for the next issue?
Quality.
But again, if you know nothing about the book, how do you know if its good? Remember, this question pertains to a brand new title with no connection to any other title - everything is brand new (as brand new as possible with all the ideas that have been done.)
I had a hard time getting this point across last time I posted this query. It seems that letting the cat out of the bag is the only way for you guys to understand exactly what I'm looking for.
A friend and I are planning our own comic book series - I'm doing the writing, and he's doing the artwork. We're considering taking it to Image because of their "creator-owned" policy, and we can't afford self-publication (I want complete control over the storylines and all that, because I know exactly where I want the story to go, and even end when the time comes to end the series, whenever that day may be).
So basically, I'm conducting market research to figure out what would get people to read a brand new comic they've never heard of.
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