ThoseBackPages Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I'd prefer 10 quality books a year over 12 rushed jobs. It would also be nice if the break charges the creators batteries and keeps them from burning out thereby resulting in a longer run. i agree with that, but call it what it is, a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katchoo Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 10 issues a year sure sounds like taking time off to me. TPB's dont count, as they contain nothing new. Did you miss this bit? : "Not taking that month off, just using it to prepare ourselves for the next five-issue arc." Prepare how? Prepare by not releasing a book? i could have sworn that creators prepared everyday of the week. Listen, i like the book, im not planning on stopping, but lets call a spade a spade. Says the non comic book writer or artist (thumbs u This whole " taking a break for the next arc" thing just sounds silly, I think thats what TBP is trying to say. This is a new phenomenon in the industry, and trying to explain it away as working for the next story is... well , again silly. Why? 1 issue a month comics with no " breaks" have been a mainstay in the industry for decades.I dont have to be a comic book artist or writer to know that it's not only possible, it's expected and normal. When Tony Moore couldnt keep up with the workload on walking dead, did they decide to release 10 issues a year instead? No , they got someone who could. No gripes here, EoW is sweet. We are arguing the point. Call it what it is, a break . Dont try to insult our intellect. If they are really spending all this extra time and only producing 10 books a year, something is wrong. Gosh, if it means that much to you call it a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike's Rack Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I'd prefer 10 quality books a year over 12 rushed jobs. It would also be nice if the break charges the creators batteries and keeps them from burning out thereby resulting in a longer run. i agree with that, but call it what it is, a break. It's their break, they can call it whatever they want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk44 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Anyone see the Lone Ranger yet, who does the main villain, "Butch Cavendish" reminder you of, DEATH........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colicab Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Really wishing I did not miss out on getting a sketch done by Nick at Image Expo. I saw people walking around with some REALLY awesome Death sketches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katchoo Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) EOW Has anyone managed to pick up many of the blank variants? FP aren't getting it in and either is my local store Edited July 8, 2013 by Katchoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisInBaltimore Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 This whole " taking a break for the next arc" thing just sounds silly, I think thats what TBP is trying to say. This is a new phenomenon in the industry, and trying to explain it away as working for the next story is... well , again silly. Why? 1 issue a month comics with no " breaks" have been a mainstay in the industry for decades.I dont have to be a comic book artist or writer to know that it's not only possible, it's expected and normal. When Tony Moore couldnt keep up with the workload on walking dead, did they decide to release 10 issues a year instead? No , they got someone who could. No gripes here, EoW is sweet. We are arguing the point. Call it what it is, a break . Dont try to insult our intellect. If they are really spending all this extra time and only producing 10 books a year, something is wrong. I think one thing to consider is that writers write a ton of books these days. How many titles is Hickman writing right now? I'd also point out that I can't imagine his income is truly coming from East of West. I believe I read somewhere how much money creators get from indie titles and it isn't much. Every contract may be different, but it still isn't a lot. Back in the good ole' days writers/artists weren't stretched as thin. Minus someone like Stan Lee who was "writing" every Marvel book for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katchoo Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 This whole " taking a break for the next arc" thing just sounds silly, I think thats what TBP is trying to say. This is a new phenomenon in the industry, and trying to explain it away as working for the next story is... well , again silly. Why? 1 issue a month comics with no " breaks" have been a mainstay in the industry for decades.I dont have to be a comic book artist or writer to know that it's not only possible, it's expected and normal. When Tony Moore couldnt keep up with the workload on walking dead, did they decide to release 10 issues a year instead? No , they got someone who could. No gripes here, EoW is sweet. We are arguing the point. Call it what it is, a break . Dont try to insult our intellect. If they are really spending all this extra time and only producing 10 books a year, something is wrong. I think one thing to consider is that writers write a ton of books these days. How many titles is Hickman writing right now? I'd also point out that I can't imagine his income is truly coming from East of West. I believe I read somewhere how much money creators get from indie titles and it isn't much. Every contract may be different, but it still isn't a lot. Back in the good ole' days writers/artists weren't stretched as thin. Minus someone like Stan Lee who was "writing" every Marvel book for a while. Well it depends how much you're selling. If you're selling under 5,000 copies you're not getting much. If you're Robert Kirkman you're rolling in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natevegas Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 EOW #3 June sales were 39,441! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThoseBackPages Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katchoo Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicsnyc22 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 EOW #3 June sales were 39,441! That's awesome news for the creators, and the speculators. AND PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY LIKE THE BOOK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisInBaltimore Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I think one thing to consider is that writers write a ton of books these days. How many titles is Hickman writing right now? I'd also point out that I can't imagine his income is truly coming from East of West. I believe I read somewhere how much money creators get from indie titles and it isn't much. Every contract may be different, but it still isn't a lot. Back in the good ole' days writers/artists weren't stretched as thin. Minus someone like Stan Lee who was "writing" every Marvel book for a while. Well it depends how much you're selling. If you're selling under 5,000 copies you're not getting much. If you're Robert Kirkman you're rolling in it. Do you have anything to back that up though? Kirkman might be a bit different too because he is a partner at Image now I believe. I'd still wonder what he actually makes an issue though. Licensing is an entirely different issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katchoo Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Well you could do the maths. X many issues per month. Minus all the costs and you're left with more than a chunk of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicsnyc22 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Licensing is the big money driver. I'm sure that's how he and Charlie are actually set. In regards to the comic, it's not a biz you get into if you want to be rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsJustRyan Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 In regards to the comic, it's not a biz you get into if you want to be rich. Said the mogels at Marvel and DC.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natevegas Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 This whole " taking a break for the next arc" thing just sounds silly, I think thats what TBP is trying to say. This is a new phenomenon in the industry, and trying to explain it away as working for the next story is... well , again silly. Why? 1 issue a month comics with no " breaks" have been a mainstay in the industry for decades.I dont have to be a comic book artist or writer to know that it's not only possible, it's expected and normal. When Tony Moore couldnt keep up with the workload on walking dead, did they decide to release 10 issues a year instead? No , they got someone who could. No gripes here, EoW is sweet. We are arguing the point. Call it what it is, a break . Dont try to insult our intellect. If they are really spending all this extra time and only producing 10 books a year, something is wrong. I think one thing to consider is that writers write a ton of books these days. How many titles is Hickman writing right now? I'd also point out that I can't imagine his income is truly coming from East of West. I believe I read somewhere how much money creators get from indie titles and it isn't much. Every contract may be different, but it still isn't a lot. Back in the good ole' days writers/artists weren't stretched as thin. Minus someone like Stan Lee who was "writing" every Marvel book for a while. I completely disagree with you. Back in the old days artists and writes were way and I mean way more maxed out than today's market. Kirby was cranking out up to 5 books a week. I'd like to see artists today keep up with that time frame (he literally worked 12 hour days and made peanuts cause it was page rate pays then). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emezy360 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Great sales for #3 as for being a writer for image you pay a small down payment never changes to start your title with the image logo in the beginning and whatever you make after that is all yours image owns nothing & nothing goes back to image you own everything so selling 39,000 plus books is a great income for you alone but that being said you do everything unlike marvel and dc who have a team to help you kirkman keeps all the money that is made from walking dead he owns it all image owns nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizarroChuck Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Like a boss. Thanks again to Felix. He is the man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buuduh Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Great sales for #3 as for being a writer for image you pay a small down payment never changes to start your title with the image logo in the beginning and whatever you make after that is all yours image owns nothing & nothing goes back to image you own everything so selling 39,000 plus books is a great income for you alone but that being said you do everything unlike marvel and dc who have a team to help you kirkman keeps all the money that is made from walking dead he owns it all image owns nothing I wouldn't say he keeps all the money from the walking dead. Doesn't Tony Moore get a nice little chunk of that pie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
