Month: January 2022

Gimme, Gimme, GIMMICK!

A deep dive into the history of the cover enhancements, gimmicks and variants that publishers have utilized to increase sales and awareness. Many of those same incentives are now used by studios and theater chains to drive interest in films and DVD collections as well. Plus, Recency Bias! What is it and how it applies to THE BATMAN!

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The Image Cinematic Universe! (What could’ve been)

When Image Comics exploded in the 90’s, Hollywood was quick to come knocking on the door. How is it that we don’t live in a sea of Image Comics movies and shows? Rob takes you through all the near misses and might have been’s and discusses how it could all still come together. Plus, DiCaprio, Cruise, Pitt, Chalamet…will they ever suit up as comic book heroes?

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The Secret!

Is there a secret formula to creating a hit comic book? Have your favorite titles followed a blueprint for success! We pull the curtain all the way back! Plus the story behind “Give Jack His Artwork Back!”

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The Numbers! Million Dollar Baby!

Another examination of The Numbers gives us the sale that rocked Pop Culture! A Spider Man page from 1985 sold at auction for 3.3 million dollars last week and has turned the comic book art wheel on its head! Plus, Stephen King’s essay on Dark Knight and a look at the sagging numbers for Batman that stretched over a decade, threatening the future of the franchise!

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The Macho Show!

Macho Culture is exploding! All things Macho are surging in pop culture! Yellowstone! John Wick! One Punch Man ! Networks and studios are scrambling to capitalize on what they call the Macho factor! Marvel comics used to be the King of The Macho Way! Jack Kirby was the most Macho creator of all time! Why exactly is Macho on the rise and what is already capitalizing on its brazen approach to storytelling?!

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Independence Day!

Take a group of legendary talents, bring them together and launch a popular new creator owned publishing line that takes comics by storm, sound familiar? It should, it’s the story of Pacific Comics, 1981! Also, we look forward towards Robert Pattinson’s The Batman and highlight the primary influences that shape it!

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Untold Tales Of Image Comics! Pt. 1!

Just how close were you to getting theme park rides featuring Image Comics? How about Live-Action arena tours featuring your favorite Image characters? Closer than you will ever know! It’s time to unearth the unspoken stories for The Untold Tales of Image Comics! Our celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Image Comics continues!

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A World Without Image Comics pt. 1

For 30 years, Image Comics has been a catalyst for tremendous change throughout the comics industry. But what if, it all never happened? In celebration of its 30th Anniversary, we follow the roads less traveled and examine a world without Image Comics?

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