Red84 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Just saw this article on CNN. Pretty cool. http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/19/middleeast/saudi-arabia-comic-con/index.html Architecht 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FineCollector Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 There you go, another outlet for everyone's drek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Reminds me of the time I was in the Dubai Mall the other year, which is supposedly the largest shopping mall in the world. They had a comic book display right in the center of the mall. Although Dubai is often known for having by far the grandest and most luxurious for most items in the world, their comic books certainly left a lot to be desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 10 hours ago, lou_fine said: They had a comic book display right in the center of the mall. Although Dubai is often known for having by far the grandest and most luxurious for most items in the world, their comic books certainly left a lot to be desired. They hadn't gotten around to gold plating them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark88 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 For a developing market like Saudi Arabia, 30 year old 'vintage collectibles' like Spawn #1, Youngblood #1, Turok 1 (shiny bronze cover), X-men 1 a to e, Wild CATs #2 shiny silver cover and Legends of the Dark Knight #1 4 colors are in demand at this 'devil worshipping' festival. Where is Harley's big yellow sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FineCollector Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 9 hours ago, aardvark88 said: For a developing market like Saudi Arabia, 30 year old 'vintage collectibles' like Spawn #1, Youngblood #1, Turok 1 (shiny bronze cover), X-men 1 a to e, Wild CATs #2 shiny silver cover and Legends of the Dark Knight #1 4 colors are in demand at this 'devil worshipping' festival. Where is Harley's big yellow sign? Are they readers or are they collectors in that part of the world? I think of the Japanese, who don't have space for collections, so their comics are treated as disposable entertainment. If they like their stuff, it might be worth it for someone to ship a container full of comics to distribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightninglad Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 It's awesome to see comic culture blossoming in a country like this. I've shipped quite a few comics to Saudi Arabia. I always thought it a bit odd, but it looks as if there's quite a bit of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphman13 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 So I'm guessing vamperilla might be frowned upon? Just a little? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgreenham Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I was told, years ago, from somebody from Saudi Arabia, that I would make an absolute fortune selling books there. Of course I needed to go to a con and set up.... lets let Allan Aardvark try it out first. greggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the blob Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Won't the censors be all over those? The only thing acceptable would be Ditko spidermans and Betty Brant and Aunt May will have to cover up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastballspecial Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I remember when I had to make sure that I didn't state in my package that I was sending Spiderman comics. My buyer was too worried about getting caught with them by customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01TheDude Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 They put the Contraband into cons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearmint Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 There's a Comic-Con in Cuba this May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 On 2017-02-20 at 10:18 PM, Murphman13 said: So I'm guessing vamperilla might be frowned upon? Just a little? I can't imagine the average comic book with female representation getting a free pass in Saudi Arabia unless things have changed drastically over the last 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCooper Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) On 2/20/2017 at 11:22 AM, aardvark88 said: Where is Harley's big yellow sign? First thought that came to my mind when I saw this thread! Edited February 23, 2017 by DanCooper spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
