When will/will the WALKING DEAD bubble burst? 7 7

[joecgcmaniac]

NOTHING lasts forever.

 

But can nothing last forever?

 

Only telling a person to "go fist yourself" will live forever!

[Phill the Governor]

Maybe not zombies specifically, but horror movies have been consistently popular since at least the 50s.

 

Popularity is relative. You could say that Disney films have been popular since the 1930s as well, but the fact is that there are periods when they have been more popular and less popular. Same with horror films. I have read scholarly research about this very topic - one paper was done for horror films and another one was done for Disney films. They are papers that discuss the popularity of Picasso and the Beatles in different conditions as well. Fascinating stuff. I think there was even a study done on the zombie craze recently.

 

I had a one on one directed study with a professor at the University I went to and this was precisely what we talked about. My paper ended up talking about how the Walking Dead's popularity was a response to post industrial capitalism/ how popular trends in media have mirrored the culture of the society during that time. It's really interesting, and when you think about the decades individually, the popular comics of the time really mirrored (for the most part) the culture during the time they were initially distributed.

 

So while yes, hopefully the walking dead is done in 10 years, it doesn't mean it won't still have an expanded niche market in the same way the horror comics of the 50s, or horror film posters do from the 30s and 40s.

 

I think people need to realize that every popular trend goes through the initial hot phase and inevitably cools down. Sure it may become trendy later on, but it will cool down for at least a few decades.

[Darkowl]

Maybe not zombies specifically, but horror movies have been consistently popular since at least the 50s.

 

Popularity is relative. You could say that Disney films have been popular since the 1930s as well, but the fact is that there are periods when they have been more popular and less popular. Same with horror films. I have read scholarly research about this very topic - one paper was done for horror films and another one was done for Disney films. They are papers that discuss the popularity of Picasso and the Beatles in different conditions as well. Fascinating stuff. I think there was even a study done on the zombie craze recently.

 

I had a one on one directed study with a professor at the University I went to and this was precisely what we talked about. My paper ended up talking about how the Walking Dead's popularity was a response to post industrial capitalism/ how popular trends in media have mirrored the culture of the society during that time. It's really interesting, and when you think about the decades individually, the popular comics of the time really mirrored (for the most part) the culture during the time they were initially distributed.

 

So while yes, hopefully the walking dead is done in 10 years, it doesn't mean it won't still have an expanded niche market in the same way the horror comics of the 50s, or horror film posters do from the 30s and 40s.

 

I think people need to realize that every popular trend goes through the initial hot phase and inevitably cools down. Sure it may become trendy later on, but it will cool down for at least a few decades.

 

That is interesting, isnt it? I saw a documentary called Nightmares in Red, White and Blue. Its about how horror movies reflect american culture and society specific to certain eras. Definitely worth checking out.

 

I think WD will be popular for a long time, and there will probably always be hardcore WD fans, but I just dont seeing the book maintaining its value, regardless of how long its popularity sustains. Disney and the horror movie genre are not just one entity, but rather an abyss of material. The WD is nothing compared to either one, and is just a single entity that has caught the eyes of American viewers of all types. As time goes on, i predict the amount of those viewers will diminish. People will get bored of watching the same thing over and over again.

[Speedy-D]

Maybe not zombies specifically, but horror movies have been consistently popular since at least the 50s.

 

Popularity is relative. You could say that Disney films have been popular since the 1930s as well, but the fact is that there are periods when they have been more popular and less popular. Same with horror films. I have read scholarly research about this very topic - one paper was done for horror films and another one was done for Disney films. They are papers that discuss the popularity of Picasso and the Beatles in different conditions as well. Fascinating stuff. I think there was even a study done on the zombie craze recently.

 

I had a one on one directed study with a professor at the University I went to and this was precisely what we talked about. My paper ended up talking about how the Walking Dead's popularity was a response to post industrial capitalism/ how popular trends in media have mirrored the culture of the society during that time. It's really interesting, and when you think about the decades individually, the popular comics of the time really mirrored (for the most part) the culture during the time they were initially distributed.

 

So while yes, hopefully the walking dead is done in 10 years, it doesn't mean it won't still have an expanded niche market in the same way the horror comics of the 50s, or horror film posters do from the 30s and 40s.

 

I think people need to realize that every popular trend goes through the initial hot phase and inevitably cools down. Sure it may become trendy later on, but it will cool down for at least a few decades.

 

That is interesting, isnt it? I saw a documentary called Nightmares in Red, White and Blue. Its about how horror movies reflect american culture and society specific to certain eras. Definitely worth checking out.

 

I think WD will be popular for a long time, and there will probably always be hardcore WD fans, but I just dont seeing the book maintaining its value, regardless of how long its popularity sustains. Disney and the horror movie genre are not just one entity, but rather an abyss of material. The WD is nothing compared to either one, and is just a single entity that has caught the eyes of American viewers of all types. As time goes on, i predict the amount of those viewers will diminish. People will get bored of watching the same thing over and over again.

[comicsnyc22]

Really hoping it pops after my lot in the modern sales section sells.

[delekkerste]

I had a one on one directed study with a professor at the University I went to and this was precisely what we talked about. My paper ended up talking about how the Walking Dead's popularity was a response to post industrial capitalism/ how popular trends in media have mirrored the culture of the society during that time. It's really interesting, and when you think about the decades individually, the popular comics of the time really mirrored (for the most part) the culture during the time they were initially distributed.

 

That sounds very interesting - any chance you would be willing to share it with us? Sounds like a great read.

 

 

That is interesting, isnt it? I saw a documentary called Nightmares in Red, White and Blue. Its about how horror movies reflect american culture and society specific to certain eras. Definitely worth checking out.

 

Thanks for the rec - will definitely check it out. (thumbs u

[RedGiant]

The 9.8 on CLINK closed at $1840 not quite at the price people have been quoting.

Looks like Greg Reece is willing to pay 2 Gs for one in the WTB thread. If I had one to sell I'd gladly hand it over to him.

Edited May 23, 2013 by diestler

[ThoseBackPages]

hoping today is the day!

 

[Phill the Governor]

I had a one on one directed study with a professor at the University I went to and this was precisely what we talked about. My paper ended up talking about how the Walking Dead's popularity was a response to post industrial capitalism/ how popular trends in media have mirrored the culture of the society during that time. It's really interesting, and when you think about the decades individually, the popular comics of the time really mirrored (for the most part) the culture during the time they were initially distributed.

 

That sounds very interesting - any chance you would be willing to share it with us? Sounds like a great read.

 

Absolutely. However, the paper could definitely use a revision. I'll use this as an excuse to do just that. Give me a few days (thumbs u

[comix4fun]

hoping today is the day!

 

 

Sounds like it was yesterday...on Clink.

[comix4fun]

The 9.8 on CLINK closed at $1840 not quite at the price people have been quoting.

 

 

That's as big a price dive as Revival #1's in 9.9.

[delekkerste]

Absolutely. However, the paper could definitely use a revision. I'll use this as an excuse to do just that. Give me a few days (thumbs u

 

Awesome! Please shoot me a PM or post a link here when you're ready.

[Junkdrawer]

The 9.8 on CLINK closed at $1840 not quite at the price people have been quoting.

 

 

That's as big a price dive as Revival #1's in 9.9.

In defense of the overall value, I'd like to say that Clink has never consistently brought strong final numbers on WD1s. It's a feature that gears toward GA & SA. There were only a small handful of moderns scattered throughout the auction. I actually submitted a higher bid and fell asleep. I guess it wasn't that important to anyone to stay up and wait. There are plenty around elsewhere.

Factor in the long midseason break and I guess you could say one book slipped through the cracks. I plan to keep it till the next season has it's break. Then I will sell all copies

[bass4punk]

$9K-$10K

 

 

 

Way too fragile an item for 10k

 

 

Soo fragile in fact...that it's borderline fictional.

one dude got a 9.9 last year for ~$3K

 

I paid $2200 for mine

 

Although, this was just before the show exploded prices

 

Then again, people thought I was crazy to pay what I did for my #1 9.9. 9.8's were in the $5-600 range during that window.

[comix4fun]

The 9.8 on CLINK closed at $1840 not quite at the price people have been quoting.

 

 

That's as big a price dive as Revival #1's in 9.9.

In defense of the overall value, I'd like to say that Clink has never consistently brought strong final numbers on WD1s. It's a feature that gears toward GA & SA. There were only a small handful of moderns scattered throughout the auction. I actually submitted a higher bid and fell asleep. I guess it wasn't that important to anyone to stay up and wait. There are plenty around elsewhere.

Factor in the long midseason break and I guess you could say one book slipped through the cracks. I plan to keep it till the next season has it's break. Then I will sell all copies

 

 

You did very well, very well bought.

[ThoseBackPages]

never heard of Clink

[comix4fun]

never heard of Clink

 

 

It's how the cool kids shorten ComicLink...in their street lingo.

[Ditch Fahrenheit]

never heard of Clink

 

 

It's how the cool kids shorten ComicLink...in their street lingo.

 

It's a Hogan's Heroes reference.

[NewWorldOrder]

The 9.8 on CLINK closed at $1840 not quite at the price people have been quoting.

 

 

That's as big a price dive as Revival #1's in 9.9.

In defense of the overall value, I'd like to say that Clink has never consistently brought strong final numbers on WD1s. It's a feature that gears toward GA & SA. There were only a small handful of moderns scattered throughout the auction. I actually submitted a higher bid and fell asleep. I guess it wasn't that important to anyone to stay up and wait. There are plenty around elsewhere.

Factor in the long midseason break and I guess you could say one book slipped through the cracks. I plan to keep it till the next season has it's break. Then I will sell all copies

 

Boards or eBay are the only two places to sell Moderns on-line to max out your money.

 

Another book that sold on c-link for a couple hundred less than what it should normally go for is Venom #1 Error Black Cover.

 

C-Link is a good place for a buyer to steal a couple mega-moderns books for 20-25% less of retail on books printed after 1990.

Edited May 23, 2013 by Spiderman-on-Tilt

[ThoseBackPages]

does CLink allow buyers to buy and not pay a premium?