The Big Picture: Continanity: Rebooted
- Thread starter MovieBob
- Start date
Recommended Videos
Pretty wacky accent you got going there Bob. I like it.
But more importantly, you just explained what I think has been on the tips of every comic reading scholar for a while now. That comics need better marketing, not a continuity reshuffle.
Heck, I've been staying optimistic about this relaunch since I first heard about it. Especially since the idea seems to be also to rip out all the stories that didn't work or were simply so horrible that everyone would rather pretend they didn't exist anyway. Like Countdown to Final Crisis, or Cry for Justice.
But the bottom line that Bob just got to is that the comics industry needs to be less insular and more open. I would love to see comics appearing in supermarkets. I'd love to be able to pick up an issue while out shopping at a drug store. I'd love to see my general bookstore carry these things. The only bookstore that had individual new issues was Borders. But their selection was limited to a few heavy hitters like Superman or Green Lantern, many ongoings had the same issue sitting on the one rack for months, and as you may have noticed, Borders went bankrupt.
And of course, now we'll have digital distribution. And while I do like having my physical copies, I think I can see myself buying more than a few of the new 52 online soon. In fact, DC has a deal where they'll drop the price of the digital issues from $2.99 to $1 a month after the issue's release, which makes perfect sense, considering by then the physical copy will likely not be in comic stores anymore.
I want this industry to live again. Which is why I want DC's marketing department to stop being so timid and get their product out there.
But more importantly, you just explained what I think has been on the tips of every comic reading scholar for a while now. That comics need better marketing, not a continuity reshuffle.
Heck, I've been staying optimistic about this relaunch since I first heard about it. Especially since the idea seems to be also to rip out all the stories that didn't work or were simply so horrible that everyone would rather pretend they didn't exist anyway. Like Countdown to Final Crisis, or Cry for Justice.
But the bottom line that Bob just got to is that the comics industry needs to be less insular and more open. I would love to see comics appearing in supermarkets. I'd love to be able to pick up an issue while out shopping at a drug store. I'd love to see my general bookstore carry these things. The only bookstore that had individual new issues was Borders. But their selection was limited to a few heavy hitters like Superman or Green Lantern, many ongoings had the same issue sitting on the one rack for months, and as you may have noticed, Borders went bankrupt.
And of course, now we'll have digital distribution. And while I do like having my physical copies, I think I can see myself buying more than a few of the new 52 online soon. In fact, DC has a deal where they'll drop the price of the digital issues from $2.99 to $1 a month after the issue's release, which makes perfect sense, considering by then the physical copy will likely not be in comic stores anymore.
I want this industry to live again. Which is why I want DC's marketing department to stop being so timid and get their product out there.
I couldn't agree more with Bob. I agree that comics definitely need better marketing teams so they can appeal to people BESIDES the audience that already reads comic books.
On that note, seriously, that accent kept bothering me the entire episode. I'm not saying it's bad, but... it's very jarring. ... But it was definitely a nice change of pace.
On that note, seriously, that accent kept bothering me the entire episode. I'm not saying it's bad, but... it's very jarring. ... But it was definitely a nice change of pace.
I like how you took a crack at it before giving up.rayen020 said:damn bob, really letting that bostonian accent out this week huh?
EDIT; for nay and all wondering in his very first video back in the escapist present archive, he talks says his boston accent really comes out when he's mad or emotional about something. It's a boston accent, thats where he lives, thats what it is.
CAPTCHA;
See, I'd be fine with that accent (It's all American to me), but when you slowly slip between them during an episode, first I think I'm going insane, then I get distracted.
Clearly the Boston accent was a way of introducing continuity to this commentary. It's strange and might not make sense to new viewers, but anyone who cares about it can probably find the information out in a few seconds, if they want to.
Otherwise, Bob has rebooted the series and will begin speaking in only a Boston accent from now on. Forever. Until, the old continuity returns to be the status quo.
Otherwise, Bob has rebooted the series and will begin speaking in only a Boston accent from now on. Forever. Until, the old continuity returns to be the status quo.
Yeah, I feel much the same. It was a little jarring every time it slipped. I've never really noticed it in his other videos (pretty sure I've seen most of them on the Escapist) and the occasional slip of the accent just distracted me from what he was saying. Though I did wonder if it was an intentional joke. He maybe from Broklyn, but that doesn't mean that he naturally has that accent. I live in the South and honestly don't know anyone that speaks with a "Southern Belle" accent.Avaholic03 said:
OT: The only comics I ever read were the Archie Sonic the Hedgehog comics. And, yes, they were quite good, though they did fall into slight continuity troubles, but at least they were primarily held within the core comic. There were the occasional specials like Super Sonic Versus Hyper Knuckles, Battle Royal, Triple Trouble, Mecha Sonic versus Mecha Knuckles, and miniseries like one starring Knuckles, another starring Tails, and even the Death Egg saga, but those all fit nicely into the actual core story. Knuckles even got his own series, but it never really caused a headache for me. Though, I eventually lost interest in the comics, it wasn't for lack of good stories (though killing off Robotnik in issue #50 did take away the prime antagonist).
Honestly, if I ever wanted to get into DC comics, now would probably be the time. Less of a headache to deal with. Still, I probably won't get into them. Though, this at least gives me an incentive.
Also, Bob makes a great point. Comics aren't advertised at all (unless you count the movies based on the characters) and are not easily purchased. Honestly, even if I wanted to pick up a comic, I wouldn't know where to find them. Does Walmart even sell comics? Being able to purchase down-loadable copies is a step in the right direction.
I know everyone's commenting on the accent, but seriously, what's the deal? Just randomly puts on a really thick Boston accent in the middle of is run of shows?
I think I actually remember one other episode where he did this but I think it was a Escape to the movies episode.
I think I actually remember one other episode where he did this but I think it was a Escape to the movies episode.
If you think about it continuity can't go on from Start to Finish, or else Batman would be in his 90s, and Batman beyond Beyond would be the main canon. What would a Comic-book commercial look like? Most mainstream sagas already have animated shows. Shouldn't that be enough for a fan to get into the comics?
BOB IS SCOUT, BOB IS DELICIOUS
OT, I can't really agree. I tried reading American comics and I was getting *****-slapped by continuity references every five pages. If I wanted to look everything that looks interesting on the net I'd read the synopsis there already. And I liked series that are self-containing, such as Sandman and what I've read of Transmetropolitan. Say what you want, Bawb, but even if marketing plays a part in it (and it sure as hell does), it's a narrative problem as well.
OT, I can't really agree. I tried reading American comics and I was getting *****-slapped by continuity references every five pages. If I wanted to look everything that looks interesting on the net I'd read the synopsis there already. And I liked series that are self-containing, such as Sandman and what I've read of Transmetropolitan. Say what you want, Bawb, but even if marketing plays a part in it (and it sure as hell does), it's a narrative problem as well.
Holy Fucking Shit...
I personally think the big problem with the mainstream comic industry is it's far too narrow. It's all superheroes! Seriously name me 6 mainstream, well known comic lines that are in no way superhero related. Good Luck, because you can't. (and no mange doesn't count, I'd go into more detail, but I won't)You want something original or out there, you're going to have to turn to the indie scene, and when almost all the creative weight of a medium is on it's independents, that is the day that medium has failed, I'm said to say.
I personally think the big problem with the mainstream comic industry is it's far too narrow. It's all superheroes! Seriously name me 6 mainstream, well known comic lines that are in no way superhero related. Good Luck, because you can't. (and no mange doesn't count, I'd go into more detail, but I won't)You want something original or out there, you're going to have to turn to the indie scene, and when almost all the creative weight of a medium is on it's independents, that is the day that medium has failed, I'm said to say.
