Saturday, April 2, 2011
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
I-Pad's Play house trouble for Comic Books? I think not.
I'm going to call this blog, The I-Pad's Big Adventure!
Technology is an adventure that will continously fail, meaning that we will NEVER see the ultimate I-Pad or computer or game system because they will always be outdone! There has been several dozen inventions that have put the fear of "technological advancement" into comic retailers every time! For example Radio, TV, Personnal projectors, CD ROM, DVD, I-Pod and now the I-Pad! Even with all of these supposed "industry killers" comics are still around!
Why is that? Glad you asked...
Comics have had an adventure too, one that's lasted for thousands of years!
The comic media can be held close and are secure! Sure you can hold an I-Pad close to your heart, but when the upgrades are too costly or a new company makes a better gizmo where does that leave your incompatable collection of digital comics then? You guessed it, the digital graveyard.
Now let's take your comic collection that you've showered with Tender Love and Care. Maybe it was even passed down to you from your father, or mother, or brother or grandfather you get the pic, and you've got what I call a little TLC or a Tangible Longevity Collectible!
When was the last time your Dad came to you and said, "son, this here Radio has been in my family for 50 years! I want you to listen to your favorite comic book story on it..." or how about this, "daughter, I want you to take this here CD ROM that only plays on DOS and put it into your computer and read your favorite comics..."
Comic books are simply never going to go away. There will always be someone who conisders themselves an artist or writer and there will always be someone who wants to collect thier work without fear of losing it to the non stop digital upgrade change!
So retailers please keep your chin up and collectors keep your money away from the digital comic money pit!
Peace and chicken grease!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Independant Graphic Novels Have Saved My Life!
Not really...but got your attention right? Good. Let's begin. First things first there is life outside of Marvel and DC comics! I said it and you heard it right. Don't get me wrong, flying around with Superman is cool, popping claws on bad guys with Wolverine is cooler and sharing sarcastic remarks with Deadpool is coolest!
Now here's the whole dang freezer kiddy's...Indy Comics! Such titles as "I kill Giants", "Strangers in Paradise" "Fun Home" "Ghost World" "Maus" "Bone" and "Blankets" will for a time cause you to hang up your cape and snikt those claws back in. You read it here first now go and read these titles next!!!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Watch for bashin' advertisin'
What's bashin' advertisin' ? Simple. You go into XYZ comic book shop, you tell them you shop somewhere else, they say "oh, I've heard he sucks! Want to shop here instead?" Bashin' Advertisin' and yes, this happens unfortunately.
I'm here to warn you, our customers, that should you enter one of these shops that uses bashin' advertisin' to please inform that store owner that you are not going to tolerate their bashin' advertisin' and walk right out. Bashin' advertisin' is a cheap trick that many stores will use in leau of good business tactics. You can spot a bashin' advertisin' store by watching our for these signs:
1. The store clerk comes up with an elaborate story as to why you shouldn't EVER go back to your regular comic book shop, proclaiming he's heard people have died there!
2. The store clerk frowns and shakes their head at you when you tell them where you shop as if you had just confessed all your murders to them and they were a priest hearing your confession.
3. The store clerk eagerly agrees with your story of disgust with your current store in which you totally made up the name of the store, city and country its located in and says they too have had that problem with them recently!
4. The store clerk begins to cry and sob at your story about a missed comic pull and hugs you deeply, crying and telling you "God man, I feel your pain...let it out man, let it out, we're here for you."
5. The store clerk responds to your every inquiry, with "We have that, you don't need to go back there ever again."
6. They laugh at you when you tell them how much you bought something for and say "man that guy really ripped you off!"
7. The store clerk gets overly emotional and says something like "that mother%#$er, let's go burn his $#&*#in place down!"
I hope this blog helps you to understand that bashin' advertisin' is not good, and is a sure sign of trouble in doing business with that business!
Thanks for reading.
I'm here to warn you, our customers, that should you enter one of these shops that uses bashin' advertisin' to please inform that store owner that you are not going to tolerate their bashin' advertisin' and walk right out. Bashin' advertisin' is a cheap trick that many stores will use in leau of good business tactics. You can spot a bashin' advertisin' store by watching our for these signs:
1. The store clerk comes up with an elaborate story as to why you shouldn't EVER go back to your regular comic book shop, proclaiming he's heard people have died there!
2. The store clerk frowns and shakes their head at you when you tell them where you shop as if you had just confessed all your murders to them and they were a priest hearing your confession.
3. The store clerk eagerly agrees with your story of disgust with your current store in which you totally made up the name of the store, city and country its located in and says they too have had that problem with them recently!
4. The store clerk begins to cry and sob at your story about a missed comic pull and hugs you deeply, crying and telling you "God man, I feel your pain...let it out man, let it out, we're here for you."
5. The store clerk responds to your every inquiry, with "We have that, you don't need to go back there ever again."
6. They laugh at you when you tell them how much you bought something for and say "man that guy really ripped you off!"
7. The store clerk gets overly emotional and says something like "that mother%#$er, let's go burn his $#&*#in place down!"
I hope this blog helps you to understand that bashin' advertisin' is not good, and is a sure sign of trouble in doing business with that business!
Thanks for reading.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Why Comics Aren't Going Anywhere!
(One of the Best Stories Ever...WOW!)
The one thing about all of us (parents, fathers, mothers, singles whomever you are) is that we will never allow our lives to be fully ran by computers or become dependent on or machines ourselves. Think Terminator, or 2001 Space Odyssey, we're all freaked out about letting this happen and Hollywood will continue to make sure we remember that!
What's my point you ask? Simply put, you can do just about everything on the computer, your phone, your ipod etc. but there is no replacing the comfort of curling up on your soft cozy couch, leaning back in your large comfy recliner, or sitting under the shade of a large tree in a breezy park and getting lost within the familiar panels, colors, characters and even smell of a good ol fashion heroes versus villains comic book!
Whether your in the industry (retail comic shops) or a fan, I would'nt worry about ever losing this media. If anything comics/graphic novels will continue to produce great writers, artists and stories of achievement from a super level to an ordinary one, simply put comics will allow us to stay creative and that is the foundation of staying human!
Marco Regalado
Owner
Pop Culture Paradise
Tempe, AZ.
PH: (480) 557-6640
What's my point you ask? Simply put, you can do just about everything on the computer, your phone, your ipod etc. but there is no replacing the comfort of curling up on your soft cozy couch, leaning back in your large comfy recliner, or sitting under the shade of a large tree in a breezy park and getting lost within the familiar panels, colors, characters and even smell of a good ol fashion heroes versus villains comic book!
Whether your in the industry (retail comic shops) or a fan, I would'nt worry about ever losing this media. If anything comics/graphic novels will continue to produce great writers, artists and stories of achievement from a super level to an ordinary one, simply put comics will allow us to stay creative and that is the foundation of staying human!
Marco Regalado
Owner
Pop Culture Paradise
Tempe, AZ.
PH: (480) 557-6640
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