Survey says...

[Typhoid]

And for those who don't currently read them, what format would you see yourself reading one, and what would get you to do so?

The only (physical) comic I've ever really been into was Spawn (Does Archie count?), and that was a long long time ago. So my view might not be exactly valid to you.

But for now, I'd say digital. If I was going to get into a comic nowadays I'd rather just read it from my ilaptopphonepad. Plus not everyone wants to collect comics because of the negative stigma that goes with it, I'm sure a lot more people who haven't previously been into comics would be a lot more likely to do so if it was digital. I personally know a lot of super-nerds who stay in the closet about it just because they're afraid of being seen as nerdy. I'm not referring to anyone on this board by the way.

However, not being a comic reader, I wouldn't really take a random stab at a comic if I had to pay for it, unless it was something like a Superbat-spider-Man. However if the first few issues of that comic were free, to get a non-comic reader more likely hooked on it, I'd definitely be more likely to check it out. Knowhaaymeean.

[KillerGremlin]

SURVEY SAYS! *BOOM*

Why is Archer the best TV show on TV right now...

Anyway, I like single issues and the big books. Do the single issues in digital format (you can make payments directly to your website), and then release a paper copy of the book each year or when you reach a number of issues.

[Teuthida]

Thanks for all the feedback. After I posted this I found the comic Ratfist by the creator of Earthworm Jim. He has the first 51 pages of the 176 page graphic novel on his site to read. Not a bad way to go.

Was looking at Image's digital method. Would be the ideal company to go through but I don't care for how they handle the digital side. $3-4 (same overpriced price as a physical copy) and then down to $2 after the issue has been out for a while. I wouldn't want to charge more than a buck an issue. Dunno if there's a way around that with them.

Maybe release the first two or three issues or so online for free, have the first six collected to sell as a trade and then go monthly from there. Still...pretty expensive if go through Image (but I would have to pay a colorist and letterer as well so needs to be fair to them). Shall see.