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Post by simonp on Oct 25, 2013 3:28:54 GMT -5
Inspired by the discussion on the Marvel "Point One" issues in the Marvel US section, how would you make comics accessible to new readers?
This is NOT a discussion on the "Point One" topic discussed elsewhere, but rather what you would do/think should happen to make US comics in general (whether they are by Marvel/DC/Image/etc.) accessible to new readers.
I'll start off with what I would do...
- Not requiring readers to buy more then one title to be able to follow a story.
- Cover artwork that represents what is actually happening in the issue, drawn by the same artist as the issue itself (although the very occasional cover by a different artist/pin up style cover is OK)
- Recap pages with what has happened in previous issues.
How about everyone else? What would you do to make comics new reader friendly? :-)
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Post by Britanix on Oct 25, 2013 7:49:24 GMT -5
My solution is this: tell good stories. Tell really good stories. Do away with renumbering. And tell good stories.
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Post by Lemmerman on Oct 25, 2013 14:03:40 GMT -5
Recap pages are a godsend. Never mind new readers, if I've forgotten what happened last issue then I'd like to be reminded.
Covers that are indicative of the content, though this is difficult since covers are drawn at least 3 months in advance. Speaking of covers though, making crossovers really obvious - for example, having Story Name Part One of X on the front, and a box in the recap page that says 'This issue takes place before/after this issue'. Just make it easy for people to read a whole story if they're crossing over.
A page at the back like what Marvel do with some of their books that have the next issue's cover and release date so that they know when it's out and what it looks like, plus some suggestions for other titles they'd like if they liked the one they just read.
Don't shy away from continuity. Every story doesn't have to stand alone, but those little editors notes that have 'This took place in Avengers #1354234, check it out if you're interested!' should always be used.
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Post by adamj132 on Nov 4, 2013 17:45:33 GMT -5
Im not so fussy on whats on the cover as long as it's not highly irrelevant. But by the same artist as the interior is a must! I dont buy a comic with McNiven being advertised through the cover to find Francavilla inside.
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