Monday, June 10, 2013

Top 7 reasons why now is a great time to be a comic book fan: # 7

# 7 – Improved Production Values

Thanks to constantly advancing technologies in the printing industry, better paper made more cheaply, computerized color-separation and a host of other reasons, production costs for high quality comic books has dropped dramatically. So much so that even smaller publishers, with only a handful of titles, can afford to put out a more attractive, better packaged product.

In addition to that, the internet with all of its innovative applications, like Instant Messaging and Video Conferencing, make it possible for writers and artists to easily communicate with one another even if they live in different cities – or different countries. This allows collaborations between people who otherwise may have never worked together – or even met.

The introduction of many new comic book creators from South and Central Americas and Eastern Europe, as well, has provided comic book publishers with a talent pool that is deeper and wider than it has ever been before. This means that publishers can afford to be choosier about who they hire and don’t have to settle for mediocre writers or artists. And that ensures better quality content across the board.

All of these facts combine to provide us, the fans with a greater selection of well written, beautifully drawn and colored comic books than we have ever had available to us before. There is virtually something on the racks for everyone.

Next: Reason # 6

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