Archive - Jun 23, 2003 - Story
An Overview of Comics on the Internet
Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on June 23, 2003 - 22:26
An interesting article that reviews the various strategies and successes (or lack thereof) of various publishers and (larger) independent webcomics. Although it doesn't delve into depth on anything it touches on, it does make an effort to match up strategies between the print-oriented publishers, such as Marvel, DC and Crossgen and the web-oriented publishers, such as Modern Tales and Keenspot.
Pulse Covers NY MOCCA Festival
Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on June 23, 2003 - 10:15
Heidi McDonald has two stories on yesterday's New York MOCCA Arts Festival. Story one and story two.
Scott McCloud & Micropayments: Reality At Last?
Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on June 23, 2003 - 10:09
Scott McCloud wrote extensively about micropayments as an optimal solution for webcomics in Reinventing Comics and on his website. This week he announced that he has finally rolled out his first webcomic that will be offered for purchase through a micropayments system.
McCloud will be offering "The Right Number", a three part comic about "math, sex, obsession and phone numbers," through a brand new micropayment system. Each part will be priced at 25 cents.
Superheroes Unmasked! on the History Channel Tonight
Submitted by Xaviar Xerexes on June 23, 2003 - 10:01
The History Channel takes a look at superheroes tonight in a program called Superheroes Unmasked. (9 PM ET). There's also a section of the History Channel website created to be a companion to the program. Check it out at http://www.historychannel.com/comicbook/.
Webcomica at the ICA in London
Submitted by Daniel Goodbrey on June 23, 2003 - 09:42
There's a whole bunch of webcomic related events taking place at the ICA in London as part of this years inaugural Comica festival. Things kick off with the opening of the Webcomica exhibition on Wednesday, with a talk from the show’s curator, Daniel Merlin Goodbrey.
Webcomica will spotlight work from a range of well know webcomic creators in an attempt to provide an insight into the many possible futures for comics on the web. Details of the exhibition can be found on the ICA’s website, with more info on Merlin’s talk located here.
