Warren Peace Sings the Blues: Wizard Chicago 2009: Oh, comics, why do you test me
Warren Peace Sings the Blues: Wizard Chicago 2009: Oh, comics, why do you test me
I have to agree with a lot of his comments, but I have still had fun. More of the aritcle at the link above
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Wizard Chicago 2009: Oh, comics, why do you test meAfter seeing some of the heights of the comics medium at MoCCA 2009, the view of the industry/medium/genre from a mainstream standpoint at Chicago’s least-exclusive convention is enough to make one come crashing back down to earth. As seemed to be the trend with any talk about the San Diego Comic-Con, comics themselves seem to be an afterthought here, with more space and attention devoted to wrestlers, models, actors, and toys than to the art form that gives the convention its name. It was even more so than in years past, since both Marvel and DC didn’t bother to show up (outside of some panels), and neither did most of the smaller publishers like Image, Dark Horse, or Oni Press; the only publishers that seemed to have any presence were Top Shelf, Avatar, and Ape Entertainment. Instead, visitors were greeted with booth upon booth bearing these sorts of wares:
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