I would like to give everyone on this list some news about the future of
Disney Comics in America. Several days ago I received a letter from John
Clark with some interesting points to it that are worth repeating.
Here are several excerpts:
"Here's the good news: both sides are now negotiating specifics and I believe
I'll be writing you in August that Letters of Intent have, indeed, been
exchanged. Should that happen-- and Steve said he hopes it will-- I'll be
sending off the first new issues of Uncle Scrooge and Walt Disney's Comics
and Stories for final film and printing, ASAP!"
"Every subscription with six months or less before expiration will receive a
free extra $6.95 comic as a thank you. Every sub with seven months to one
year remaining will receive two free extra $6.95 issues! And so on..... for
those with longer subs!"
"Gary Leach and I plan to announce some exciting new concepts and goals in
the new books. We'll also be looking forward to your letters, as before!"
These are the major points of John Clark's letter. The letter also features a
sneak peek of a cover for the first new WDC&S. If anyone on this list hears
anymore information, please don't hesitate to write in for we are all dying
to know what's happening with the comics.
Author
Topic: 199908
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Anthvvuono
An Open Letter from John Clark
Message 31 -
1999-08-10 at 17:47:19
Stefan Persson
"Escape from Forbidden Valley"
Message 32 -
1999-08-10 at 19:37:58
>I received a question from a Norwegian buddy, in reference to my "Escape
>from Forbidden Valley" Barks-sequel that was just published most everywhere
Is this story the one coded D 98346, that was publised in Sweden in KA
30-31/99?
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>from Forbidden Valley" Barks-sequel that was just published most everywhere
Is this story the one coded D 98346, that was publised in Sweden in KA
30-31/99?
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Rasmus Pallesen
Disney comic what's happening (Poul S. Frokjær)
Message 33 -
1999-08-10 at 20:39:49
Hi Poul.
Mabu ths can help you a little, I don't know if it has already been told
here. But here it is below! It can also be found a this page:
http://www.insidetheweb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi?acct=mb594575&MyNum=930164402&P=Yes&TL=930156237
It's from John Nichols, from Bear Mountain Enterprises!:
Best wishes Rasmus.
P.S. Sorry about my probably bad english:-)
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GLADSTONE UPDATE JUNE 23
Wednesday, 23-Jun-1999 15:00:02
205.244.106.38 writes:
Hi Joe, Chris, everybody-- I called Gladstone today and learned that Geppi
has agreed to take over production of the comics, and it's now in Disney's
hands. Once Disney gives their approval, we should soon see new Duck comics,
which may or may not bear the "Gladstone" label. Gladstone says Geppi would
probably continue the US and the WDC&S issues, and likely in the same giant
format. At any rate, there is still hope. And according to Gladstone, Geppi
as of now is just awaiting Disney's approval to go ahead and produce new
comics. Gladstone says there are no plans for any more Albums at this point
anyway.
The main reason we need the new comics is to showcase new stories being done
by Van Horn, Don Rosa, Jippes et al. As to the Barks material, once you own
5 reprints of the WDC&S 149 "Flippist" story, why buy a 6th? But we
certainly need the new comics to keep up with new material from the New Crop
of artists.
Thanks to all who've come by, by the way.
John
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Mabu ths can help you a little, I don't know if it has already been told
here. But here it is below! It can also be found a this page:
http://www.insidetheweb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi?acct=mb594575&MyNum=930164402&P=Yes&TL=930156237
It's from John Nichols, from Bear Mountain Enterprises!:
Best wishes Rasmus.
P.S. Sorry about my probably bad english:-)
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GLADSTONE UPDATE JUNE 23
Wednesday, 23-Jun-1999 15:00:02
205.244.106.38 writes:
Hi Joe, Chris, everybody-- I called Gladstone today and learned that Geppi
has agreed to take over production of the comics, and it's now in Disney's
hands. Once Disney gives their approval, we should soon see new Duck comics,
which may or may not bear the "Gladstone" label. Gladstone says Geppi would
probably continue the US and the WDC&S issues, and likely in the same giant
format. At any rate, there is still hope. And according to Gladstone, Geppi
as of now is just awaiting Disney's approval to go ahead and produce new
comics. Gladstone says there are no plans for any more Albums at this point
anyway.
The main reason we need the new comics is to showcase new stories being done
by Van Horn, Don Rosa, Jippes et al. As to the Barks material, once you own
5 reprints of the WDC&S 149 "Flippist" story, why buy a 6th? But we
certainly need the new comics to keep up with new material from the New Crop
of artists.
Thanks to all who've come by, by the way.
John
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Disney Comics - What's Happening?
Message 34 -
1999-08-11 at 07:07:02
-Poul Frokjar wrote
>> Its now been more than 2 months since Bruce Hamilton wrote this to
the
subscribers about the possible future of Disney comics in the
US:........
Has anyone heard anything yet??? Gary?
My wife and I received a letter yesterday which is apparently going to all
subscribers. It is an open letter from John Clark . It states that Geppi
and the Walt Disney Company are still negotiating, and that if things go
well, letters of intent will be exchanged. If this goes through, new
issues of Uncle Scrooge and WDCS will be sent out for printing "ASAP". I
know that Gary and John have been working hard to put together these
issues. I sincerely hope that we get to see the results of their efforts!
At any rate, I have no doubt that Gary will let us know what's happening
as soon as there is anything worthwhile to report. Keep the faith....
Darrell C. Roden
State Road, NC USA
P.S. On the back of the letter is an invitation to join the Carl Barks fan
club....
>> Its now been more than 2 months since Bruce Hamilton wrote this to
the
subscribers about the possible future of Disney comics in the
US:........
Has anyone heard anything yet??? Gary?
My wife and I received a letter yesterday which is apparently going to all
subscribers. It is an open letter from John Clark . It states that Geppi
and the Walt Disney Company are still negotiating, and that if things go
well, letters of intent will be exchanged. If this goes through, new
issues of Uncle Scrooge and WDCS will be sent out for printing "ASAP". I
know that Gary and John have been working hard to put together these
issues. I sincerely hope that we get to see the results of their efforts!
At any rate, I have no doubt that Gary will let us know what's happening
as soon as there is anything worthwhile to report. Keep the faith....
Darrell C. Roden
State Road, NC USA
P.S. On the back of the letter is an invitation to join the Carl Barks fan
club....
Bhc
Disney comics Digest V99 #136
Message 35 -
1999-08-11 at 19:16:57
>Its now been more than 2 months since Bruce Hamilton wrote...to the
>subscribers about the possible future of Disney comics in the US...
>
>-Poul Frokjar, Denmark
A letter went out from us last week to subscribers updating the situation,
the gist of which was that there has been progress in the negotiations
between Steve Geppi and Disney Enterprises over the comics license. This is
true, and does involve a couple of unexpected developments - unexpected to
John and myself, anyway - so I'm willing to venture a tickup in my own
hopes for the ultimate outcome.
That's all there is, really. John and I are still waiting for an actual
outcome, and I think it's fair to say that the wait can't be over a minute
too soon!
Gary
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soon" - the world's smartest garbage man
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>subscribers about the possible future of Disney comics in the US...
>
>-Poul Frokjar, Denmark
A letter went out from us last week to subscribers updating the situation,
the gist of which was that there has been progress in the negotiations
between Steve Geppi and Disney Enterprises over the comics license. This is
true, and does involve a couple of unexpected developments - unexpected to
John and myself, anyway - so I'm willing to venture a tickup in my own
hopes for the ultimate outcome.
That's all there is, really. John and I are still waiting for an actual
outcome, and I think it's fair to say that the wait can't be over a minute
too soon!
Gary
****************************
"I took the liberty of updating your resume. I'm guessing you'll need it
soon" - the world's smartest garbage man
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Gladstone *still* on the Web: http://www.brucehamilton.com/gladstone
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Even Flood
"Escape from Forbidden Valley"
Message 36 -
1999-08-11 at 22:34:35
>
>Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 09:13:13 -0400
>From: "Don Rosa" <(Email removed)>
>To: "Disney Comics ML" <(Email removed)>
>Subject: re: "Escape from Forbidden Valley"
>
>I received a question from a Norwegian buddy, in reference to my
> "Escape from Forbidden Valley" Barks-sequel that was just
>published most everywhere, saying that he thought that the
> (this is translated) Cura de Coco and the Stickaree Indians were
>two different tribes -- implying that the Norwegian translator
>changed my script. In my original version, $crooge goes in search
>of the friendly Cura de Coco, and stumbles onto the evil Stickaree
>instead, with everyone acknowledging these are two different tribes.
>Is this *not* the way it reads in Norway? How about other versions?
Don
It is definitely not the way it reads in Norway. Only one tribe name
is mentioned all the way, it is here called the "Mozo" tribe. It
was an irritating inconstistency in the story that neither Donald
nor the kids recognized the name until rather far into the story
although the it has been mentioned several times earlier. I
suspected someone on this side had done a poor job, things
like that is not like you.
Other than that it was a great story and some great gags,
especially the final panel. Thanks!
Even
Even Flood, Senior Research Librarian
(Email removed)
<*>
"Come, and take choice of all my library, and so beguile thy sorrow."
(Shakespeare)
>Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 09:13:13 -0400
>From: "Don Rosa" <(Email removed)>
>To: "Disney Comics ML" <(Email removed)>
>Subject: re: "Escape from Forbidden Valley"
>
>I received a question from a Norwegian buddy, in reference to my
> "Escape from Forbidden Valley" Barks-sequel that was just
>published most everywhere, saying that he thought that the
> (this is translated) Cura de Coco and the Stickaree Indians were
>two different tribes -- implying that the Norwegian translator
>changed my script. In my original version, $crooge goes in search
>of the friendly Cura de Coco, and stumbles onto the evil Stickaree
>instead, with everyone acknowledging these are two different tribes.
>Is this *not* the way it reads in Norway? How about other versions?
Don
It is definitely not the way it reads in Norway. Only one tribe name
is mentioned all the way, it is here called the "Mozo" tribe. It
was an irritating inconstistency in the story that neither Donald
nor the kids recognized the name until rather far into the story
although the it has been mentioned several times earlier. I
suspected someone on this side had done a poor job, things
like that is not like you.
Other than that it was a great story and some great gags,
especially the final panel. Thanks!
Even
Even Flood, Senior Research Librarian
(Email removed)
<*>
"Come, and take choice of all my library, and so beguile thy sorrow."
(Shakespeare)
Bhc
Disney comics Digest V99 #137
Message 37 -
1999-08-12 at 01:01:15
I would like to thank Kryton and Anthony for posting the letter to
subscribers that Gladstone sent out last week. All we were given to
actually print the thing was a printout from a computer to which we
(presently) have no direct access, and I just don't have the time to retype
that kinda stuff anymore. Gotta tell you, this whole period is gonna make
one helluva chapter in what Pogo once termed "my autobiology".
I don't have anything to add to what I stated in the previous digest,
except that we hope that "exciting new concepts and goals" will indeed be
in the offing. Reviving the prestige WDC&S and US are to be categorized as
"getting the engines up and running again", after which we aim to make some
real headway. All depending on, as you're all no doubt as sick of hearing
as I am of stating, the outcome of the license negotiations. (But it has to
be said, 'cause friends, it ain't over till it's over.)
Kriton:
Sorry you won't be joining the Carl Barks Fan Club, but we appreciate your
reason. For our part, we feel that an organization like this is more vital
than ever, not only to promote the Old Duck Man and his work but to
properly preserve his legacy and, it is hoped, place much needed checks on
the wanton exploitation of same. These are worthy goals that present
formidable challenges, and if the Club must prove itself before some folks
will grant their support, well, that's another worthy goal, is it not?
Gary
****************************
"I took the liberty of updating your resume. I'm guessing you'll need it
soon" - the world's smartest garbage man
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Gladstone *still* on the Web: http://www.brucehamilton.com/gladstone
subscribers that Gladstone sent out last week. All we were given to
actually print the thing was a printout from a computer to which we
(presently) have no direct access, and I just don't have the time to retype
that kinda stuff anymore. Gotta tell you, this whole period is gonna make
one helluva chapter in what Pogo once termed "my autobiology".
I don't have anything to add to what I stated in the previous digest,
except that we hope that "exciting new concepts and goals" will indeed be
in the offing. Reviving the prestige WDC&S and US are to be categorized as
"getting the engines up and running again", after which we aim to make some
real headway. All depending on, as you're all no doubt as sick of hearing
as I am of stating, the outcome of the license negotiations. (But it has to
be said, 'cause friends, it ain't over till it's over.)
Kriton:
Sorry you won't be joining the Carl Barks Fan Club, but we appreciate your
reason. For our part, we feel that an organization like this is more vital
than ever, not only to promote the Old Duck Man and his work but to
properly preserve his legacy and, it is hoped, place much needed checks on
the wanton exploitation of same. These are worthy goals that present
formidable challenges, and if the Club must prove itself before some folks
will grant their support, well, that's another worthy goal, is it not?
Gary
****************************
"I took the liberty of updating your resume. I'm guessing you'll need it
soon" - the world's smartest garbage man
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Gladstone *still* on the Web: http://www.brucehamilton.com/gladstone
Per Starback
Disney comics Digest V99 #137
Message 38 -
1999-08-12 at 10:26:33
Gary wrote about the new Carl Barks Fan Club:
> For our part, we feel that an organization like this is more vital
> than ever, not only to promote the Old Duck Man and his work but to
> properly preserve his legacy and, it is hoped, place much needed checks on
> the wanton exploitation of same.
Could you (or someone else) please tell us more about this new Fan Club,
like how to join and what the advantages of joining are?
--
Per Starback <(Email removed)> <http://stp.ling.uu.se/~starback/me.html>
"Life is but a gamble! Let flipism chart your ramble!"
> For our part, we feel that an organization like this is more vital
> than ever, not only to promote the Old Duck Man and his work but to
> properly preserve his legacy and, it is hoped, place much needed checks on
> the wanton exploitation of same.
Could you (or someone else) please tell us more about this new Fan Club,
like how to join and what the advantages of joining are?
--
Per Starback <(Email removed)> <http://stp.ling.uu.se/~starback/me.html>
"Life is but a gamble! Let flipism chart your ramble!"
Kfitz
Disney Comics Digest
Message 39 -
1999-08-13 at 10:43:23
Tinkerbell appeared in at least one Chip & Dale story that I remember.
Kathy
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Per Starback
Story searches on the web
Message 40 -
1999-08-13 at 18:54:22
"kfitz" <(Email removed)> writes:
> Tinkerbell appeared in at least one Chip & Dale story that I remember.
This might be an appropriate moment to mention that I've recently
extended the story searches on
http://stp.ling.uu.se/~starback/dcml/inducks/
so that you can mention a character that should appear in the story.
If you fill in "Tinker Bell" in the character box you get 20 items,
many of them Chip & Dale stories.
I also added a probably less useful feature, to constrict searches on
the length of the stories. So to find long stories with Fethry (for
instance), you can search for
Pages: >40
Character: fethry
for instance. (This particular search will find 14 stories.)
> Tinkerbell appeared in at least one Chip & Dale story that I remember.
This might be an appropriate moment to mention that I've recently
extended the story searches on
http://stp.ling.uu.se/~starback/dcml/inducks/
so that you can mention a character that should appear in the story.
If you fill in "Tinker Bell" in the character box you get 20 items,
many of them Chip & Dale stories.
I also added a probably less useful feature, to constrict searches on
the length of the stories. So to find long stories with Fethry (for
instance), you can search for
Pages: >40
Character: fethry
for instance. (This particular search will find 14 stories.)
Kriton Kyrimis
Disney comics Digest V99 #138
Message 41 -
1999-08-13 at 22:03:05
GARY:
> Kriton:
> Sorry you won't be joining the Carl Barks Fan Club, but we appreciate your
> reason.
And I can understand why you're forming the club: there are millions
of people (mainly in the US, I guess :-( ) who have never read Barks'
stories, and who would benefit by reading them, if only they might hear
about them. Unfortunately, as you know from my postings to the list,
I am not one of these people: you guys at Gladstone have done your job
too well, and I've had too much of a good thing. My constant clamoring
for *less* Barks in your publications (which, it now looks likely, I'll
be able to continue!) would be inconsistent with membership to a club
where members have to promote Barks' stories. I do wish you success in
your endeavor, however. May the people who learn about Barks from you
feel the same kind of magic that I felt while reading Barks' stories
for the same time.
Kriton (e-mail: (Email removed))
(WWW: http://dias.cti.gr/~kyrimis
-----
"I am omniscient and omnipotent, extremely vain, and, what is more, I come in
a handy self-carrying package."
-----
> Kriton:
> Sorry you won't be joining the Carl Barks Fan Club, but we appreciate your
> reason.
And I can understand why you're forming the club: there are millions
of people (mainly in the US, I guess :-( ) who have never read Barks'
stories, and who would benefit by reading them, if only they might hear
about them. Unfortunately, as you know from my postings to the list,
I am not one of these people: you guys at Gladstone have done your job
too well, and I've had too much of a good thing. My constant clamoring
for *less* Barks in your publications (which, it now looks likely, I'll
be able to continue!) would be inconsistent with membership to a club
where members have to promote Barks' stories. I do wish you success in
your endeavor, however. May the people who learn about Barks from you
feel the same kind of magic that I felt while reading Barks' stories
for the same time.
Kriton (e-mail: (Email removed))
(WWW: http://dias.cti.gr/~kyrimis
-----
"I am omniscient and omnipotent, extremely vain, and, what is more, I come in
a handy self-carrying package."
-----
Rich
OVERPUBLICATION!
Message 42 -
1999-08-14 at 16:46:25
10 Aug 1999, Kriton:
> On the reverse side of the letter there is another letter by John Clark,
> about a new Carl Barks Fan Club, endorsed by Barks himself, with Ed
> Bergen as President and Treasurer, and John Clark as Vice President and
> Secretary. Suffice it to say that I won't be joining: overpublication
> has ruined Barks' stories for me, and promoting them would be the last
> thing I'd want to do.
I'm not familiar with this Barks Fan Club, and would like to hear more
about it, but I really have to say I agree with Kriton's sentiment about
OVERPUBLICATION. I may not be the biggest Barks fan (I'm probably a
far bigger Gottfriedson, Taliaferro and Scarpa fan... Mice y'kno ;-),
and I don't dislike Barks work by any means... but the point of over-
saturation in the marketplace is to the point of obsurdity. Barks stuff
is available in almost any concievable format and reprinted to the nth
degree. I might assume that that is because of fan influence on profit,
but I have my doubts... I think it may have more to do with laziness or
cheap way to make a pretty penny... reuse stuff that doesn't cost any
extra and requires no effort on the publisher's part. As a fan of the
OTHER creators as well, I've been gravely disappointed by the lack of
availablity of other material... I have even been trading for books from
Italy to whet my appetite! I don't know a lot of Italian (despite my
heritage), but I've been willing to learn some. I have really lost
interest in American Disney comics of late (partly due to their non-
existence, but also because of so much being reprints of reprinted
material. I really wasn't sad that the books Gladstone published
whittled down, because it stopped some of the increasingly overpresented
material, and the two remaining books did give some diverse stuff,
fresh, even though there was still reprints. I was sad when it stopped
altogether tho. Damned if I do, damned if I don't! :-( I hope this
new round of Disney comics published in America will carry more fresh
material and less reprinted reprints. I have no problem with the old
old stuff that hasn't seen print in decades, but I do have a problem
with the stuff that has seen far too much reprinting.
May Gladstone and the others involved in the new comics flourish and
be profitable, and may us Disney fans in the Americas see more of that
hidden material from other markets!
Thank you, Rich Bellacera
> On the reverse side of the letter there is another letter by John Clark,
> about a new Carl Barks Fan Club, endorsed by Barks himself, with Ed
> Bergen as President and Treasurer, and John Clark as Vice President and
> Secretary. Suffice it to say that I won't be joining: overpublication
> has ruined Barks' stories for me, and promoting them would be the last
> thing I'd want to do.
I'm not familiar with this Barks Fan Club, and would like to hear more
about it, but I really have to say I agree with Kriton's sentiment about
OVERPUBLICATION. I may not be the biggest Barks fan (I'm probably a
far bigger Gottfriedson, Taliaferro and Scarpa fan... Mice y'kno ;-),
and I don't dislike Barks work by any means... but the point of over-
saturation in the marketplace is to the point of obsurdity. Barks stuff
is available in almost any concievable format and reprinted to the nth
degree. I might assume that that is because of fan influence on profit,
but I have my doubts... I think it may have more to do with laziness or
cheap way to make a pretty penny... reuse stuff that doesn't cost any
extra and requires no effort on the publisher's part. As a fan of the
OTHER creators as well, I've been gravely disappointed by the lack of
availablity of other material... I have even been trading for books from
Italy to whet my appetite! I don't know a lot of Italian (despite my
heritage), but I've been willing to learn some. I have really lost
interest in American Disney comics of late (partly due to their non-
existence, but also because of so much being reprints of reprinted
material. I really wasn't sad that the books Gladstone published
whittled down, because it stopped some of the increasingly overpresented
material, and the two remaining books did give some diverse stuff,
fresh, even though there was still reprints. I was sad when it stopped
altogether tho. Damned if I do, damned if I don't! :-( I hope this
new round of Disney comics published in America will carry more fresh
material and less reprinted reprints. I have no problem with the old
old stuff that hasn't seen print in decades, but I do have a problem
with the stuff that has seen far too much reprinting.
May Gladstone and the others involved in the new comics flourish and
be profitable, and may us Disney fans in the Americas see more of that
hidden material from other markets!
Thank you, Rich Bellacera
Rodney W Bowcock Jr.
Disney comics Digest V99 #138
Message 43 -
1999-08-14 at 20:41:50
I guess now it's time for speculation to start about the exciting new
things that Gladstone will *hopefully* have in store for us. And I think
we all hope that means new titles, and new formats. Personally, I think
one prestige title is fine, and WDC&S is a fine choice. Even if not
prestige, I think we all agree that the 64 page format is wonderful.
Reviving the DD title would be wonderful, and MM would be nice too,
though I don't think the DDA or USA books are necessary. With comic book
distribution in the US contstantly falling, to really make these books a
success again we need to look to alternative means of distribution. I
know Diamond makes their money from selling to comic shops but Disney
books offer a universal appeal and additional distribution would in *my*
opinion be in order. Maybe a digest title like the Archie ones that I
always see in check out isles would sell. I also think a title like the
Penny Pincher books would be nice. Perhaps revive theDD&MM title as a 22
pager. (including covers) Each book could contain a DD 10 pager, and a
MM serial. Maybe the low cost would be appealing to young readers.
Also, some other vintage non-Disney books would be nice. I would love to
see Walt Kelly's Pogo reprinted with the same loving care as the Disney
books. The book could contain comic book reprints and newspaper reprints
both by Kelly, and the people who revitalzed the strip for a short time
in the early 90's. (by the way does anyone know if the strip is still
being done and who is drawing it?) It's been said for years and I still
want to see Little Lulu in print again. There are so few of the stories
available in reprint form now, this would truly be a service to
collectors everywhere. Of course this is simply what I would do if I
could, and some of these things may not be possible, but it gives us
something to think about eh?
Rodney Bowcock
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things that Gladstone will *hopefully* have in store for us. And I think
we all hope that means new titles, and new formats. Personally, I think
one prestige title is fine, and WDC&S is a fine choice. Even if not
prestige, I think we all agree that the 64 page format is wonderful.
Reviving the DD title would be wonderful, and MM would be nice too,
though I don't think the DDA or USA books are necessary. With comic book
distribution in the US contstantly falling, to really make these books a
success again we need to look to alternative means of distribution. I
know Diamond makes their money from selling to comic shops but Disney
books offer a universal appeal and additional distribution would in *my*
opinion be in order. Maybe a digest title like the Archie ones that I
always see in check out isles would sell. I also think a title like the
Penny Pincher books would be nice. Perhaps revive theDD&MM title as a 22
pager. (including covers) Each book could contain a DD 10 pager, and a
MM serial. Maybe the low cost would be appealing to young readers.
Also, some other vintage non-Disney books would be nice. I would love to
see Walt Kelly's Pogo reprinted with the same loving care as the Disney
books. The book could contain comic book reprints and newspaper reprints
both by Kelly, and the people who revitalzed the strip for a short time
in the early 90's. (by the way does anyone know if the strip is still
being done and who is drawing it?) It's been said for years and I still
want to see Little Lulu in print again. There are so few of the stories
available in reprint form now, this would truly be a service to
collectors everywhere. Of course this is simply what I would do if I
could, and some of these things may not be possible, but it gives us
something to think about eh?
Rodney Bowcock
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Francois Willot
Barks fan drawing
Message 44 -
1999-08-15 at 00:22:38
A collector of US comic books gave me a scan of a Barks fan drawing. He
told me this drawing has never been published. I don't know if that's
exact, but I've never seen it before myself.
You can find it at: http://www2.ec-lille.fr/~willot/at/cb.htm
(The drawing is, I think, quite funny).
Best to all,
Francois
told me this drawing has never been published. I don't know if that's
exact, but I've never seen it before myself.
You can find it at: http://www2.ec-lille.fr/~willot/at/cb.htm
(The drawing is, I think, quite funny).
Best to all,
Francois
Georgios Balanikas
Disney comics return,CB Fan Club
Message 45 -
1999-08-15 at 23:36:53
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I think it's time for another view to be presented about the Disney =
comics comeback and the establishment of the CB Fan Club.
I strongly disagree with the members who believe there is no space for =
collectible comic books.I think as we can see from the Gladstone =
experience there is no space for the casual comic books.Nowadays the =
market tendencies and preferences are not toward this direction.(I am =
refering to comics with Disney characters).
I believe the only hope to preserve this kind of art in USA is in the =
collectible format.Of course these editions could not prevent any other =
attempt of casual comic revival.
As for the necessity of the CBF Club existence I consider that every =
form of art deserves the dedication of its lovers. It is ridiculous to =
believe that we are full of Mozart,Beethoven, Verdi or Picasso, Van =
Gogh, Rembrandt ...and we should look only to the future of art.
The art of Carl Barks is in its strictly defined space Great and =
Classic. Many people and comic art lovers should be introduced to Carl =
Barks legacy.
Dr Georgios Balanikas M.D.
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I think it's time for another view to be presented about the Disney =
comics comeback and the establishment of the CB Fan Club.
I strongly disagree with the members who believe there is no space for =
collectible comic books.I think as we can see from the Gladstone =
experience there is no space for the casual comic books.Nowadays the =
market tendencies and preferences are not toward this direction.(I am =
refering to comics with Disney characters).
I believe the only hope to preserve this kind of art in USA is in the =
collectible format.Of course these editions could not prevent any other =
attempt of casual comic revival.
As for the necessity of the CBF Club existence I consider that every =
form of art deserves the dedication of its lovers. It is ridiculous to =
believe that we are full of Mozart,Beethoven, Verdi or Picasso, Van =
Gogh, Rembrandt ...and we should look only to the future of art.
The art of Carl Barks is in its strictly defined space Great and =
Classic. Many people and comic art lovers should be introduced to Carl =
Barks legacy.
Dr Georgios Balanikas M.D.