Serious question: how did Image leave the future of the story with Larry? I might have missed it somewhere as I'm not a close follower of Bedlam.
On release dates - don't forget that Planetary took 11 years to release 27 issues and it's still a fantastic read. Not great for the people who are trying to follow it in monthly form and/or speculate on early issues - but long release dates won't necessarily detract from the longevity of the title.
Some stuff is just better read in trade anyway, even if it is released on time - Morning Glories, Manhattan Projects, Walking Dead (if we're talking Image titles). At the moment, the only three titles I'm reading where I feel I've got my money's worth from just reading one book a month are Batman, Batman Inc. and Saga.
Adam, Eric Stephenson was on here earlier, and when questioned about the Phantom "deal", said the following.
I'm paraphrasing of course.
1) All the Phantom Bedlam work was approved by Image.
2) Yes the group was formed as a result of being rejected by Images first LCS group - The Ghost guys.
3) Eric clearly stated that the issue of variants by LCS groups was not in the long term benefit of Image or their product, and as such would not be encouraged in the future.
The future sales being directly influenced by the number of variants on the market - for example #1 - #6 phantom issues - but as Image could not cancel the existing contract - then it is the LCS (Larry) responsiblility to be sensible with print numbers.
4) Eric also 'alluded' - (and yes,I could be biased in this Adam), that the LCS products had damaged their brand,as Eric referred to the NYCC variant by name as being "helpfull" - suggesting that the others were not.
Regarless - Eric Stephenson made it 100% clear that this variant saturation will end as of now.
I hope its the real head of Image - but who knows.
I guess it could be anyone - but he did give away some pretty cool expensive Image exclusive stuff!
See, you were right.
We can converse politely. (thumbs u
You can take from it what you will. Without bias.