Comments on: DC to “Pull Back and Drop Variants from a Handful of Titles” http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/ The Blog@ Team and prominent comics personalities share what’s on their minds. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:52:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: ThePlainTruth http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766449 ThePlainTruth Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:19:53 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766449 first rule of this column....graeme is an idiot.... everything else makes sense after that first rule of this column….graeme is an idiot…. everything else makes sense after that

]]> By: Middenface McNulty http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766280 Middenface McNulty Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:59:37 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766280 Yes, I'm sure that's why Graeme is going after the big 2 on the issue of variant covers. He only wants to help the industry. It's a public service really. It's not like he's some hack who likes to attack Marvel and DC to drive hits to his posts. Don't believe me? Look no further than this very article: Graeme here is also doing his part to help the industry by hunting down quotes in interviews with DC representatives where they don't mention any other companies, linking to them, and speculating that they may be some kind of "backhanded slap" towards Marvel. Can there still be any question that this man has the health of industry as his sole driving concern? Yes, I’m sure that’s why Graeme is going after the big 2 on the issue of variant covers. He only wants to help the industry. It’s a public service really. It’s not like he’s some hack who likes to attack Marvel and DC to drive hits to his posts.

Don’t believe me? Look no further than this very article: Graeme here is also doing his part to help the industry by hunting down quotes in interviews with DC representatives where they don’t mention any other companies, linking to them, and speculating that they may be some kind of “backhanded slap” towards Marvel. Can there still be any question that this man has the health of industry as his sole driving concern?

]]> By: Aimee http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766278 Aimee Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:45:30 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766278 Sometimes, it’s the only interesting “news” out there. [ http://www.sunlitcn.com ] Sometimes, it’s the only interesting “news” out there.
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]]> By: Aimee http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766268 Aimee Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:27:08 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766268 Sometimes, it’s the only interesting “news” out there. Sometimes, it’s the only interesting “news” out there.

]]> By: Tyler http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766249 Tyler Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:17:29 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766249 Ziggy - I agree 100%. Not a fan of variants, so I don't buy em. I don't get people who tear their clothes and weep every time a variant is announced. Don't buy it. That goes for retailers too. Variant covers are not mandatory - if you can't move a certain number of books, don't buy them just for the variant. Sends a message to publishers and doesn't tie up your capital in books you can't sell. No whining required! Ziggy – I agree 100%. Not a fan of variants, so I don’t buy em. I don’t get people who tear their clothes and weep every time a variant is announced. Don’t buy it. That goes for retailers too. Variant covers are not mandatory – if you can’t move a certain number of books, don’t buy them just for the variant. Sends a message to publishers and doesn’t tie up your capital in books you can’t sell. No whining required!

]]> By: stephen wacker http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766248 stephen wacker Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:55:18 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766248 Not my book. Also this isn't trolling, "Bizzle". SW Not my book.

Also this isn’t trolling, “Bizzle”.

SW

]]> By: Bizzle http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766247 Bizzle Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:32:10 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766247 Wacker go get Uncanny Avengers on schedule and stop trolling. Wacker go get Uncanny Avengers on schedule and stop trolling.

]]> By: stephen wacker http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766226 stephen wacker Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:49:19 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766226 I disagree with Kyle's assertion. I think some bloggers are more concerned about having the APPEARANCE of having concern for the health of the industry. Style being more important than substance and all that. SW I disagree with Kyle’s assertion. I think some bloggers are more concerned about having the APPEARANCE of having concern for the health of the industry.

Style being more important than substance and all that.

SW

]]> By: Kyle Garret http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766221 Kyle Garret Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:55:24 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766221 I think Cunningham comes across as a jerk in that interview, but I also think Vaneta dropped the ball. The question about relaunched comics and event comics could have led to a great discussion, particularly with Cunningham reacting the way he did, but Vaneta didn't have any information to support the theory, and I can't imagine it would be that hard to find. I think Cunningham comes across as a jerk in that interview, but I also think Vaneta dropped the ball. The question about relaunched comics and event comics could have led to a great discussion, particularly with Cunningham reacting the way he did, but Vaneta didn’t have any information to support the theory, and I can’t imagine it would be that hard to find.

]]> By: Kyle Garret http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766220 Kyle Garret Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:53:45 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766220 @Ziggy I think Graeme and others have a problem with variants exactly because it's a problem for retailers. The concern is for the health of the industry. Retailers are in the trenches, so anything that's harder for them has the potential to damage the industry. @Ziggy I think Graeme and others have a problem with variants exactly because it’s a problem for retailers. The concern is for the health of the industry. Retailers are in the trenches, so anything that’s harder for them has the potential to damage the industry.

]]> By: Julia http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766210 Julia Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:10:01 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766210 Wow. LOL. That other interview that is linked to this article is seriously facinating; I'm somewhat uncomfortable for both the interviewer and the 2 dudes... Cunningham seems to really come across has harsh and dismissive, which I'm sure isn't the case- I hope- in person. If anything, I would have put in some effort of rounding things up at the end with a more positive spin if I was DC- good grief, if it wasn't for sites like Newsarama, we wouldn't have a clear clue of what you're even doing. And you know what? Speculation is fun- don't diss the gossip that keeps chatter going on your products, dummies :). Sometimes, it's the only interesting "news" out there. Wow. LOL. That other interview that is linked to this article is seriously facinating; I’m somewhat uncomfortable for both the interviewer and the 2 dudes… Cunningham seems to really come across has harsh and dismissive, which I’m sure isn’t the case- I hope- in person. If anything, I would have put in some effort of rounding things up at the end with a more positive spin if I was DC- good grief, if it wasn’t for sites like Newsarama, we wouldn’t have a clear clue of what you’re even doing. And you know what? Speculation is fun- don’t diss the gossip that keeps chatter going on your products, dummies :) . Sometimes, it’s the only interesting “news” out there.

]]> By: Bizzle http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766208 Bizzle Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:49:07 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766208 Ziggy I think you have to understand the history of variant covers and other gimmicks that almost destroyed the comic community. Anyone who has been reading comics for awhile (Which is the majority of people which is another problem lol) can see things creepily cycling again. Ziggy I think you have to understand the history of variant covers and other gimmicks that almost destroyed the comic community. Anyone who has been reading comics for awhile (Which is the majority of people which is another problem lol) can see things creepily cycling again.

]]> By: Ziggy http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766207 Ziggy Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:47:22 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766207 I know the problems they cause for retailers. I get why retailers don't like them. I mentioned right up there that they're annoying from a retailer's perspective. But Graeme isn't a retailer and 90% of the people who proclaim them the devil of the comic industry in blog comments are not retailers. My question is why THOSE people care so much. I know the problems they cause for retailers. I get why retailers don’t like them. I mentioned right up there that they’re annoying from a retailer’s perspective. But Graeme isn’t a retailer and 90% of the people who proclaim them the devil of the comic industry in blog comments are not retailers. My question is why THOSE people care so much.

]]> By: The Cheat http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766202 The Cheat Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:30:04 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766202 Ziggy, one retailer's perspective on why variants are a problem: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=41000 Ziggy, one retailer’s perspective on why variants are a problem:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=41000

]]> By: Ziggy http://blog.newsarama.com/2012/11/12/dc-to-pull-back-and-drop-variants-from-a-handful-of-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-766194 Ziggy Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:53:58 +0000 http://blog.newsarama.com/?p=34052#comment-766194 "Yes, please, any publisher that wants to pull back on variant covers, that’d be great, thank you very much." Can someone please explain to me why people (not just Graeme. Anyone) who don't like variants care so strongly about whether or not publishers make variants? I don't like variants. At all. I think they're stupid, pointless, and very annoying from a retailer's perspective. But I find myself constantly defending them because they have ZERO effect on my buying or reading experience. I simply don't buy them. Whether a book has 1 variant or 52. Whether it's on 1 title or 100. My experience is exactly the same as I just grab a book off the shelf and pay for it. So why isn't that everyone's experience who doesn't like variants? Where is the motivation to be like "please stop thank god!"? “Yes, please, any publisher that wants to pull back on variant covers, that’d be great, thank you very much.”

Can someone please explain to me why people (not just Graeme. Anyone) who don’t like variants care so strongly about whether or not publishers make variants?

I don’t like variants. At all. I think they’re stupid, pointless, and very annoying from a retailer’s perspective. But I find myself constantly defending them because they have ZERO effect on my buying or reading experience. I simply don’t buy them.

Whether a book has 1 variant or 52. Whether it’s on 1 title or 100. My experience is exactly the same as I just grab a book off the shelf and pay for it. So why isn’t that everyone’s experience who doesn’t like variants? Where is the motivation to be like “please stop thank god!”?

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