I would maintain that one of the reasons that Gemstone's (and Gladstone's
before them) circulation is so low is because $6.95 is an absurd price to
charge for a comic book.
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Mark Baker-Wright
Gladstone Articles From Comics Buyer's Guide
Message 16 -
2005-06-07 at 18:22:15
Tor Kinlok
Gladstone Articles From Comics Buyer's Guide
Message 17 -
2005-06-07 at 19:42:55
On Jun 7, 2005, at 11:22 AM, Mark Baker-Wright wrote:
> I would maintain that one of the reasons that Gemstone's (and
> Gladstone's before them) circulation is so low is because $6.95 is an
> absurd price to charge for a comic book.
Hey, it takes less time to read a comic than it does to see a movie!
The quicker you can spend your money, the better.
> I would maintain that one of the reasons that Gemstone's (and
> Gladstone's before them) circulation is so low is because $6.95 is an
> absurd price to charge for a comic book.
Hey, it takes less time to read a comic than it does to see a movie!
The quicker you can spend your money, the better.
David Gerstein
Gladstone Articles From Comics Buyer's Guide
Message 18 -
2005-06-08 at 03:40:49
MARK BAKER-WRIGHT:
"I would maintain that one of the reasons that Gemstone's (and
Gladstone's before them) circulation is so low is because $6.95 is an
absurd price to charge for a comic book."
I'll certainly agree that it would be an absurd price to charge for a
NORMAL comic book. But on behalf of Gemstone, I feel obliged to comment
that UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES aren't normal
comic books.
US and WDC&S are 64-page comic books, squarebound with thick covers
like trade paperbacks. They have at least 61 actual pages of comics per
issue. For each issue we charge, yes, $6.95.
But let's do a comparison. DC publishes Superman and Batman. Many of
their comic books cost $2.50. For that $2.50 you get a 32-page comic
book, staple-bound, with 22 actual pages of comics per issue (this last
figure determined by checking a few random DC comics I had lying
nearby).
$6.95 for 61 comics pages = 11 cents per comics page.
$2.50 for 22 comics pages = 11 cents per comics page.
From Gemstone to DC, you're actually getting exactly the same amount
of comics pages for your dollar, with US and WDC&S throwing in square
binding at no extra charge!
I hope you don't mind my having risen to your challenge, but it looks
to me like our product is perfectly competitive!
David
"I would maintain that one of the reasons that Gemstone's (and
Gladstone's before them) circulation is so low is because $6.95 is an
absurd price to charge for a comic book."
I'll certainly agree that it would be an absurd price to charge for a
NORMAL comic book. But on behalf of Gemstone, I feel obliged to comment
that UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES aren't normal
comic books.
US and WDC&S are 64-page comic books, squarebound with thick covers
like trade paperbacks. They have at least 61 actual pages of comics per
issue. For each issue we charge, yes, $6.95.
But let's do a comparison. DC publishes Superman and Batman. Many of
their comic books cost $2.50. For that $2.50 you get a 32-page comic
book, staple-bound, with 22 actual pages of comics per issue (this last
figure determined by checking a few random DC comics I had lying
nearby).
$6.95 for 61 comics pages = 11 cents per comics page.
$2.50 for 22 comics pages = 11 cents per comics page.
From Gemstone to DC, you're actually getting exactly the same amount
of comics pages for your dollar, with US and WDC&S throwing in square
binding at no extra charge!
I hope you don't mind my having risen to your challenge, but it looks
to me like our product is perfectly competitive!
David
Kriton Kyrimis
Gladstone Articles From Comics Buyer's Guide
Message 19 -
2005-06-08 at 10:21:27
DAVID:
> $6.95 for 61 comics pages = 11 cents per comics page.
> $2.50 for 22 comics pages = 11 cents per comics page.
> From Gemstone to DC, you're actually getting exactly the same amount
> of comics pages for your dollar, with US and WDC&S throwing in square
> binding at no extra charge!
>
> I hope you don't mind my having risen to your challenge, but it
> looks to me like our product is perfectly competitive!
I'm sure that this is not the entire story. KOMIX, e.g., costs about half the
price of WDC&S, has 80 pages, and includes specially commissioned articles
that must surely add to production costs. Other than being staple-bound (and
how much can they be saving because of this?) KOMIX seems to be a better
magazine, production-wise, than WDC&S.
Some factors affecting price are:
a. KOMIX has a larger circulation than WDC&S.
b. KOMIX has a smaller distribution cost than WDC&S, as Greece is only the
size of one US state. (Or is it the other way round, with WDC&S having zero
distribution cost, given that it only sells to the direct market?)
c. Because of (a), KOMIX has advertisements for things other than the
publisher's own products.
Until (a) and (c) can apply, I would not expect the price of WDC&S to drop
dramatically.
Kriton.
-----
"There are immutable realities in the universe: gravity, friction, toast
landing butter-side down."
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> $6.95 for 61 comics pages = 11 cents per comics page.
> $2.50 for 22 comics pages = 11 cents per comics page.
> From Gemstone to DC, you're actually getting exactly the same amount
> of comics pages for your dollar, with US and WDC&S throwing in square
> binding at no extra charge!
>
> I hope you don't mind my having risen to your challenge, but it
> looks to me like our product is perfectly competitive!
I'm sure that this is not the entire story. KOMIX, e.g., costs about half the
price of WDC&S, has 80 pages, and includes specially commissioned articles
that must surely add to production costs. Other than being staple-bound (and
how much can they be saving because of this?) KOMIX seems to be a better
magazine, production-wise, than WDC&S.
Some factors affecting price are:
a. KOMIX has a larger circulation than WDC&S.
b. KOMIX has a smaller distribution cost than WDC&S, as Greece is only the
size of one US state. (Or is it the other way round, with WDC&S having zero
distribution cost, given that it only sells to the direct market?)
c. Because of (a), KOMIX has advertisements for things other than the
publisher's own products.
Until (a) and (c) can apply, I would not expect the price of WDC&S to drop
dramatically.
Kriton.
-----
"There are immutable realities in the universe: gravity, friction, toast
landing butter-side down."
-----
Olivier
Gladstone Articles From Comics Buyer's Guide
Message 20 -
2005-06-08 at 13:18:54
- David -
>>> I'll certainly agree that it would be an absurd price to charge for a
>>> NORMAL comic book. But on behalf of Gemstone, I feel obliged
>>> to comment that UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S
>>> COMICS AND STORIES aren't normal comic books.
$ 6.95 is still a high price for kids; twice each month is $13.90, plus
possibly / hopefully DD&F and MM&F ($2.95 each = $ 5.90) makes $ 19.80. Plus
$7.95 for DDA / MMA, $27.75.
This seems like a lot of money, regardless of the quality. I have no idea
how much kids usually have and spend per month, though. The 4 comics (ie,
not counting the pocket books) amount to one CD.
Do you have any idea of the average age of readers (rather, buyers)? I
suppose it's pretty high, making it easier for them (us) to afford that
much, but still, getting new, young buyers would be a good thing.
One question regarding the contents. I would love WDC&S and U$ to include
special features, as Gladstone's did-- like "The Year That Was" or those
articles on Mickey Mouse Magazine or whatever has to do with the comics.
These made the comic even more particular and interesting.
I guess you wanted to launch the comics first. Do you think you will be able
to reinstate such features soon?
(The latest comics I have are WDC&S 655 & U$ 341, so I may not be aware of
new features; it takes some time for amazon.fr to actually have them)
Olivier
>>> I'll certainly agree that it would be an absurd price to charge for a
>>> NORMAL comic book. But on behalf of Gemstone, I feel obliged
>>> to comment that UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S
>>> COMICS AND STORIES aren't normal comic books.
$ 6.95 is still a high price for kids; twice each month is $13.90, plus
possibly / hopefully DD&F and MM&F ($2.95 each = $ 5.90) makes $ 19.80. Plus
$7.95 for DDA / MMA, $27.75.
This seems like a lot of money, regardless of the quality. I have no idea
how much kids usually have and spend per month, though. The 4 comics (ie,
not counting the pocket books) amount to one CD.
Do you have any idea of the average age of readers (rather, buyers)? I
suppose it's pretty high, making it easier for them (us) to afford that
much, but still, getting new, young buyers would be a good thing.
One question regarding the contents. I would love WDC&S and U$ to include
special features, as Gladstone's did-- like "The Year That Was" or those
articles on Mickey Mouse Magazine or whatever has to do with the comics.
These made the comic even more particular and interesting.
I guess you wanted to launch the comics first. Do you think you will be able
to reinstate such features soon?
(The latest comics I have are WDC&S 655 & U$ 341, so I may not be aware of
new features; it takes some time for amazon.fr to actually have them)
Olivier
Mark Baker-Wright
Gladstone Articles From Comics Buyer's Guide
Message 21 -
2005-06-08 at 16:56:20
>
> From: David Gerstein <ramapith at verizon.net>
> US and WDC&S are 64-page comic books, squarebound with thick covers
> like trade paperbacks. They have at least 61 actual pages of comics per
> issue. For each issue we charge, yes, $6.95.
> But let's do a comparison. DC publishes Superman and Batman. Many of
> their comic books cost $2.50. For that $2.50 you get a 32-page comic
> book, staple-bound, with 22 actual pages of comics per issue (this last
> figure determined by checking a few random DC comics I had lying
> nearby).
> $6.95 for 61 comics pages = 11 cents per comics page.
> $2.50 for 22 comics pages = 11 cents per comics page.
> From Gemstone to DC, you're actually getting exactly the same amount
> of comics pages for your dollar, with US and WDC&S throwing in square
> binding at no extra charge!
>
> I hope you don't mind my having risen to your challenge, but it looks
> to me like our product is perfectly competitive!
>
> David
Frankly, the fact that you provide the same comic cost per page means little
to me. The fact is that you still charge a ridiculously high price per book.
I'd be more than happy to pay for a smaller comic book, possibly even to pay
a little bit MORE per page, just to avoid dropping $7 at one blow!
As it is, Gemstone ONLY gets my money when a Don Rosa story is published,
not because I think that no other author is worth reading, but because a
story has to be REALLY special for me to go ahead and buy a $7 comic book
that month. I might actually buy the books in other months if the price was
lower.
Mark Baker-Wright
> From: David Gerstein <ramapith at verizon.net>
> US and WDC&S are 64-page comic books, squarebound with thick covers
> like trade paperbacks. They have at least 61 actual pages of comics per
> issue. For each issue we charge, yes, $6.95.
> But let's do a comparison. DC publishes Superman and Batman. Many of
> their comic books cost $2.50. For that $2.50 you get a 32-page comic
> book, staple-bound, with 22 actual pages of comics per issue (this last
> figure determined by checking a few random DC comics I had lying
> nearby).
> $6.95 for 61 comics pages = 11 cents per comics page.
> $2.50 for 22 comics pages = 11 cents per comics page.
> From Gemstone to DC, you're actually getting exactly the same amount
> of comics pages for your dollar, with US and WDC&S throwing in square
> binding at no extra charge!
>
> I hope you don't mind my having risen to your challenge, but it looks
> to me like our product is perfectly competitive!
>
> David
Frankly, the fact that you provide the same comic cost per page means little
to me. The fact is that you still charge a ridiculously high price per book.
I'd be more than happy to pay for a smaller comic book, possibly even to pay
a little bit MORE per page, just to avoid dropping $7 at one blow!
As it is, Gemstone ONLY gets my money when a Don Rosa story is published,
not because I think that no other author is worth reading, but because a
story has to be REALLY special for me to go ahead and buy a $7 comic book
that month. I might actually buy the books in other months if the price was
lower.
Mark Baker-Wright
Jason Gerstein
Gladstone Articles From Comics Buyer's Guide
Message 22 -
2005-06-08 at 17:09:01
For me, the $6.95 pricetag only makes me think more on whether or not to buy
the book. Though the number of pages are priced fairly, the content isn't
always up my alley. Not being a huge fan of the Mickey and non-duck stories
as much, I rarely get 60+ pages of readability in an average issue(except
U$, which is usually chock full). So if it's a choice between almost 3
Marvel/DC type comics or 1 Gemstone comic, the Gemstone one has to have
enough content to outweigh the 3 other comics. Luckily most Don Rosa stories
will do it for me, as well as any Barks ones I may have missed. But one of
the biggest knocks for me is when Gemstone reprints a story I already own
from a past publication, because then suddenly the 60 pages of story drop to
a potential of only 40 or less, which makes it much tougher to rationalize.
But this is all speaking as if these comics are competing with other talking
animal books and that they're always available. Having gone through the US
drought in past years and knowing that there is only one source for duck
comics, I'll happily throw Gemstone my money when I can simply because I'm
so excited to have these stories in English and at my local shop again!
-Jason
the book. Though the number of pages are priced fairly, the content isn't
always up my alley. Not being a huge fan of the Mickey and non-duck stories
as much, I rarely get 60+ pages of readability in an average issue(except
U$, which is usually chock full). So if it's a choice between almost 3
Marvel/DC type comics or 1 Gemstone comic, the Gemstone one has to have
enough content to outweigh the 3 other comics. Luckily most Don Rosa stories
will do it for me, as well as any Barks ones I may have missed. But one of
the biggest knocks for me is when Gemstone reprints a story I already own
from a past publication, because then suddenly the 60 pages of story drop to
a potential of only 40 or less, which makes it much tougher to rationalize.
But this is all speaking as if these comics are competing with other talking
animal books and that they're always available. Having gone through the US
drought in past years and knowing that there is only one source for duck
comics, I'll happily throw Gemstone my money when I can simply because I'm
so excited to have these stories in English and at my local shop again!
-Jason
Deanmary
Gladstone Articles From Comics Buyer's Guide
Message 23 -
2005-06-08 at 21:56:24
I was shocked to read that Uncle Scrooge sales went from about 80,000
to about 34,000 in the 18 month span that Gladstone had newsprint
covers! That is a huge drop! I was wondering if Gary or anyone else
at Gladstone and/or Gemstone could tell us if they think that
newsprint covers were the main reason sales dropped so precipitously
or if some other factors during these 18 months also contributed to
such a large sales loss?
Dean Rekich
to about 34,000 in the 18 month span that Gladstone had newsprint
covers! That is a huge drop! I was wondering if Gary or anyone else
at Gladstone and/or Gemstone could tell us if they think that
newsprint covers were the main reason sales dropped so precipitously
or if some other factors during these 18 months also contributed to
such a large sales loss?
Dean Rekich
Marvinw
Gladstone Articles from Comics Buyer's Guide
Message 24 -
2005-06-09 at 00:05:16
When all is said and done, including comments that the price of the Disney comics is high relative to other media, Gemstone should be given credit for providing us with a service. I doubt very much that Gemstone is making any profit at the present level of circulation.
Gladstone (Bruce Hamilton) was surely a lover of the Disney characters and the Disney comic tradition, but under the prevailing conditions with the comic book stores, he couldn't make a go of it. He dealt mainly in the narrow field of Disney comics. At the end of his run, both circulation and the price of the comics were similar to what they are now ( and the dollar was worth more then and I gather that production costs were lower).
Gemstone (Stephen Geppi) is located within their owners much wider sphere of pop culture and his willingness to give some balance that not just the super hero comics are of importance.
It is ironic that the super hero comics are now apparently subsidising the return of the Disney comics. It was the comics of Disney and others, all generally called the Funnies, that paved the way for the appearance of the gritty and often gruesome super hero "comics".
In the long haul, improvement in circulation is necessary for the survival of the Disney comics. The Disney Company is now making a great comeback for Mickey, Donald, Goofy, etc with their classic cartoon DVD series and recent Toon Studio DVDs along with other direct to video features.
It is the parents that buy these DVDs for the kids, the same people that usually avoid the comic book shops where the teens are present. I would suggest that a push for brief advertisements on these DVDs would get good results to inform parents of web sites for purchase of Disney comics and getting the the kids,and the kids in us, to read them.
Marvin Winitz
Gladstone (Bruce Hamilton) was surely a lover of the Disney characters and the Disney comic tradition, but under the prevailing conditions with the comic book stores, he couldn't make a go of it. He dealt mainly in the narrow field of Disney comics. At the end of his run, both circulation and the price of the comics were similar to what they are now ( and the dollar was worth more then and I gather that production costs were lower).
Gemstone (Stephen Geppi) is located within their owners much wider sphere of pop culture and his willingness to give some balance that not just the super hero comics are of importance.
It is ironic that the super hero comics are now apparently subsidising the return of the Disney comics. It was the comics of Disney and others, all generally called the Funnies, that paved the way for the appearance of the gritty and often gruesome super hero "comics".
In the long haul, improvement in circulation is necessary for the survival of the Disney comics. The Disney Company is now making a great comeback for Mickey, Donald, Goofy, etc with their classic cartoon DVD series and recent Toon Studio DVDs along with other direct to video features.
It is the parents that buy these DVDs for the kids, the same people that usually avoid the comic book shops where the teens are present. I would suggest that a push for brief advertisements on these DVDs would get good results to inform parents of web sites for purchase of Disney comics and getting the the kids,and the kids in us, to read them.
Marvin Winitz
Apostolis Trikourakis
Komix #192-204
Message 25 -
2005-06-09 at 01:35:50
Hi all
I made an index of the 13 latest Komix issues (#192-204).
All issues include 2 columns: Komix News and Mails.
Komix #192 (June 2004)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Prince Iganov).
- Prince Iganov, by Marco Rota (D 90243).
- Three-page article titled "Comics in Byzantium".
- Fortune on the Rocks, by Don Rosa (AR 128).
- Dupe in the Deep, by William Van Horn (D 93491).
Komix #193 (July 2004)
- Cover by Carl Barks (The Gilded Man).
- Three-page article titled "70 years Donald".
- The Gilded Man, by Carl Barks, re-printed from Komix #2 with better
quality and texts.
- Two-page articles titled "Donald in Eldorado".
- Attack of the Hideous Space Varmints, by Don Rosa (D 96203).
- Two-page interview with Don Rosa titled "Blasting to Space".
- Deep Un-Pack, by Daan Jippes (D 2001-040).
- Catch of the Day, by William Van Horn (D 96010).
Komix #194, Olympic Issue (August 2004)
- Cover by William Van Horn (The 10c Marathon).
- The Olympiad, by Santana (D 9964).
- Two-page article titled "Comics and Athletism".
- The 10c Marathon, by Vicar (D 9716).
- The Olympic Hopeful, by Carl Barks ((WDC 188).
- Gitaar en Bodybuilding, by Bas Heymans (H 91126).
- Archimede's Gyroscope, by Cesar Ferioli (D 98153).
Komix #195 (September 2004)
- Cover by Don Rosa (The Treasure of the Ten Avatars).
- The Treasure of the Ten Avatars, by Don Rosa (D 95155).
- Two-page interview with Don Rosa titled "From Myth to Adventure".
- Tricky Experiment, by Carl Barks (W US 39-05).
- Last Stagecoach to Tuscon, by Marco Rota (D 98157).
- Welverdiende Rust, by Mau Heymans (H 94205).
- Sosta Pericolosa, by Luigi Piras (J-2409-4).
Komix #196 (October 2004)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Dream of a Lifetime).
- Dream of a Lifetime, by Don Rosa (D 2002-033).
- Two-page article titled "Journey to the Dreams of a Croesus".
- The Bunji Jumpers, by Vicar (D 92227).
- Heyseed, by Rodriguez (D 97343).
- Persued, by Pedro Alferez (D 98203).
- Dowsing Ducks, by Carl Barks (WDC 109-02).
Komix #197 (November 2004)
- Cover by Daniel Branca.
- Two-page aricle titled "Mickey Mouse 2000". Greek Mickey Mouse magazine
reaches issue #2000, becomes the oldest magazine in Greece.
- One-page article titled "Don Rosa in Greece". Don Rosa has visited Greece
for the Mickey Mouse 2000 celebrations. He also signed the "Life and Times"
greek book.
- Pawns of the Loup Garou, written by Carl Barks and drawn by Tony Strobl.
This version is re-drawn by Daan Gippes (H 98135).
- The Top Treasure in Town, by Daniel Branca (D 5952).
- Sleepless in Duckburg, by William Van Horn (D 95080).
- ill-starred Reporters, by Vicar (D 3993).
- Als Wethouder, by Bas Heymans (H 9287).
Komix #198 (December 2004)
- Cover by Michel Nadorp.
- Two-page article titled "An early-literature-work masterpiece".
- His Majesty McDuck, by Don Rosa (AR 145).
- Money to Spend, by Vicar (D 97262).
- The Black Widow, by Jose Colomer Fonts (D 92480).
- Two-page article titled "New Stories with old Heroes".
- Goldilocks Gambit, by Carl Barks (WDC 110-02).
Komix #199 (January 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Santa's Helpers).
- Santa's Helpers, by Marco Rota (D 2001-002).
- Four-page article titled "Don Rosa in Greece". Don Rosa's travelling in
Greece.
- Off on a Comet, by Noel Van Horn (D 96111).
- Rocket Roasted Christmas Turkey, by Carl Barks (WDC 220).
- White Christmas Worries, by Daniel Branca (D 6670).
- The Purloined Toys, by William Van Horn (D 99052).
- Something out of Nothing, by Vicar (D 98155).
Komix #200 -Anniversary issue- (February 2005)
- Cover by Vicar (The Duck Family).
- Five-page interview with Komix editor titled "From Mickey Mouse to Komix".
- Weibes Gold vom Matterhorn, by Cesar Ferioli and Marshall (GA 2-84).
- Two-page article titled "A Creator meets the Press".
- Incident at McDuck Tower, by Don Rosa (D 90345).
- Four-page article titled "The Conjectural Work of Barks".
- New Year's Resolutions, by Carl Barks (WDC 173-02).
- The Man of Medals, by Korhonen (D 2000-190).
- I Have been Here Before, by Vicar (D 92173).
- Two-page article titled "Infernal Guests".
- Creature Comforts, by William Van Horn (D 98062)
- Train Oil Company, by Daan Jippes and Fred Milton (H DD 781)
- Old Jack's Island, by Marco Rota (D 99286)
- Portrait of a Gander, by Cesar Ferioli (D 2000-189)
Komix #201 (March 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Noble Little Crack).
- Noble Little Crack, by Marco Rota (D 99066).
- Four-page article titled "The Tremendous Cousin".
- The Icebox Robber, by Carl Barks.
- Pork Barrel Politics, by Vicar (D 93554).
- Say Uncle, by William Van Horn (D 94206).
- Dance of the Cuckoos, by Cesar Ferioli (D 99314).
- Die Hard Fans, by Esteban (D 2001-006).
Komix #202 (April 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (L'Antidollarossera).
- Three-page article titled "Romano Scarpa".
- L'Antidollarossera, by Romano Scarpa.
- Thievery Afoot, by Carl Barks.
- The Loaded Forebear, by William Van Horn (D 97151).
- Paradicchio, by Vicar (D 91401).
- Little Gyro in Quarkland, by Scalabroni (D 92068).
Komix #203 (May 2005)
- Cover by Don Rosa (Gyro's First Invention).
- Gyro's First Invention, by Don Rosa (D 2001-143).
- Three-page article titled "The Story of an Inventor".
- The Day the Earth Stood Trial, by Marco Rota (D 2000-171).
- Bee Bumbles, by Carl Barks (G 10643).
- The Duckburg Hilbillies, by Vicar (D 92239).
- Passport to Lisbon, by Michael Puyol (D 92383).
Komix #204 (June 2005)
- Cover by Carl Barks.
- Fantastic River Race, by Carl Barks.
- Four-page article titled "Disneyland".
- Airheads, by William Van Horn (D 96366).
- Taking a Gander, by Daniel Branca (D 94232).
- Unexpected Help, by Vicar (D 7710).
- Security, by Romano Scarpa (D 2000-021).
Next month, Komix will publish Casablanca by Cavazzano, plus stories by Carl
Barks and William Van Horn. Also, Komix announces the publication of Don
Rosa's "The Crown of the Crusader Kings" in one of the next issues.
That's all for Greece.
Apostolis Trikourakis
Athens, Greece
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I made an index of the 13 latest Komix issues (#192-204).
All issues include 2 columns: Komix News and Mails.
Komix #192 (June 2004)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Prince Iganov).
- Prince Iganov, by Marco Rota (D 90243).
- Three-page article titled "Comics in Byzantium".
- Fortune on the Rocks, by Don Rosa (AR 128).
- Dupe in the Deep, by William Van Horn (D 93491).
Komix #193 (July 2004)
- Cover by Carl Barks (The Gilded Man).
- Three-page article titled "70 years Donald".
- The Gilded Man, by Carl Barks, re-printed from Komix #2 with better
quality and texts.
- Two-page articles titled "Donald in Eldorado".
- Attack of the Hideous Space Varmints, by Don Rosa (D 96203).
- Two-page interview with Don Rosa titled "Blasting to Space".
- Deep Un-Pack, by Daan Jippes (D 2001-040).
- Catch of the Day, by William Van Horn (D 96010).
Komix #194, Olympic Issue (August 2004)
- Cover by William Van Horn (The 10c Marathon).
- The Olympiad, by Santana (D 9964).
- Two-page article titled "Comics and Athletism".
- The 10c Marathon, by Vicar (D 9716).
- The Olympic Hopeful, by Carl Barks ((WDC 188).
- Gitaar en Bodybuilding, by Bas Heymans (H 91126).
- Archimede's Gyroscope, by Cesar Ferioli (D 98153).
Komix #195 (September 2004)
- Cover by Don Rosa (The Treasure of the Ten Avatars).
- The Treasure of the Ten Avatars, by Don Rosa (D 95155).
- Two-page interview with Don Rosa titled "From Myth to Adventure".
- Tricky Experiment, by Carl Barks (W US 39-05).
- Last Stagecoach to Tuscon, by Marco Rota (D 98157).
- Welverdiende Rust, by Mau Heymans (H 94205).
- Sosta Pericolosa, by Luigi Piras (J-2409-4).
Komix #196 (October 2004)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Dream of a Lifetime).
- Dream of a Lifetime, by Don Rosa (D 2002-033).
- Two-page article titled "Journey to the Dreams of a Croesus".
- The Bunji Jumpers, by Vicar (D 92227).
- Heyseed, by Rodriguez (D 97343).
- Persued, by Pedro Alferez (D 98203).
- Dowsing Ducks, by Carl Barks (WDC 109-02).
Komix #197 (November 2004)
- Cover by Daniel Branca.
- Two-page aricle titled "Mickey Mouse 2000". Greek Mickey Mouse magazine
reaches issue #2000, becomes the oldest magazine in Greece.
- One-page article titled "Don Rosa in Greece". Don Rosa has visited Greece
for the Mickey Mouse 2000 celebrations. He also signed the "Life and Times"
greek book.
- Pawns of the Loup Garou, written by Carl Barks and drawn by Tony Strobl.
This version is re-drawn by Daan Gippes (H 98135).
- The Top Treasure in Town, by Daniel Branca (D 5952).
- Sleepless in Duckburg, by William Van Horn (D 95080).
- ill-starred Reporters, by Vicar (D 3993).
- Als Wethouder, by Bas Heymans (H 9287).
Komix #198 (December 2004)
- Cover by Michel Nadorp.
- Two-page article titled "An early-literature-work masterpiece".
- His Majesty McDuck, by Don Rosa (AR 145).
- Money to Spend, by Vicar (D 97262).
- The Black Widow, by Jose Colomer Fonts (D 92480).
- Two-page article titled "New Stories with old Heroes".
- Goldilocks Gambit, by Carl Barks (WDC 110-02).
Komix #199 (January 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Santa's Helpers).
- Santa's Helpers, by Marco Rota (D 2001-002).
- Four-page article titled "Don Rosa in Greece". Don Rosa's travelling in
Greece.
- Off on a Comet, by Noel Van Horn (D 96111).
- Rocket Roasted Christmas Turkey, by Carl Barks (WDC 220).
- White Christmas Worries, by Daniel Branca (D 6670).
- The Purloined Toys, by William Van Horn (D 99052).
- Something out of Nothing, by Vicar (D 98155).
Komix #200 -Anniversary issue- (February 2005)
- Cover by Vicar (The Duck Family).
- Five-page interview with Komix editor titled "From Mickey Mouse to Komix".
- Weibes Gold vom Matterhorn, by Cesar Ferioli and Marshall (GA 2-84).
- Two-page article titled "A Creator meets the Press".
- Incident at McDuck Tower, by Don Rosa (D 90345).
- Four-page article titled "The Conjectural Work of Barks".
- New Year's Resolutions, by Carl Barks (WDC 173-02).
- The Man of Medals, by Korhonen (D 2000-190).
- I Have been Here Before, by Vicar (D 92173).
- Two-page article titled "Infernal Guests".
- Creature Comforts, by William Van Horn (D 98062)
- Train Oil Company, by Daan Jippes and Fred Milton (H DD 781)
- Old Jack's Island, by Marco Rota (D 99286)
- Portrait of a Gander, by Cesar Ferioli (D 2000-189)
Komix #201 (March 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Noble Little Crack).
- Noble Little Crack, by Marco Rota (D 99066).
- Four-page article titled "The Tremendous Cousin".
- The Icebox Robber, by Carl Barks.
- Pork Barrel Politics, by Vicar (D 93554).
- Say Uncle, by William Van Horn (D 94206).
- Dance of the Cuckoos, by Cesar Ferioli (D 99314).
- Die Hard Fans, by Esteban (D 2001-006).
Komix #202 (April 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (L'Antidollarossera).
- Three-page article titled "Romano Scarpa".
- L'Antidollarossera, by Romano Scarpa.
- Thievery Afoot, by Carl Barks.
- The Loaded Forebear, by William Van Horn (D 97151).
- Paradicchio, by Vicar (D 91401).
- Little Gyro in Quarkland, by Scalabroni (D 92068).
Komix #203 (May 2005)
- Cover by Don Rosa (Gyro's First Invention).
- Gyro's First Invention, by Don Rosa (D 2001-143).
- Three-page article titled "The Story of an Inventor".
- The Day the Earth Stood Trial, by Marco Rota (D 2000-171).
- Bee Bumbles, by Carl Barks (G 10643).
- The Duckburg Hilbillies, by Vicar (D 92239).
- Passport to Lisbon, by Michael Puyol (D 92383).
Komix #204 (June 2005)
- Cover by Carl Barks.
- Fantastic River Race, by Carl Barks.
- Four-page article titled "Disneyland".
- Airheads, by William Van Horn (D 96366).
- Taking a Gander, by Daniel Branca (D 94232).
- Unexpected Help, by Vicar (D 7710).
- Security, by Romano Scarpa (D 2000-021).
Next month, Komix will publish Casablanca by Cavazzano, plus stories by Carl
Barks and William Van Horn. Also, Komix announces the publication of Don
Rosa's "The Crown of the Crusader Kings" in one of the next issues.
That's all for Greece.
Apostolis Trikourakis
Athens, Greece
_________________________________________________________________
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Komix #192-204
Message 26 -
2005-06-09 at 02:34:54
Hi all
I made an index of the 13 latest Komix issues (#192-204).
All issues include 2 columns: Komix News and Mails.
Komix #192 (June 2004)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Prince Iganov).
- Prince Iganov, by Marco Rota (D 90243).
- Three-page article titled "Comics in Byzantium".
- Fortune on the Rocks, by Don Rosa (AR 128).
- Dupe in the Deep, by William Van Horn (D 93491).
Komix #193 (July 2004)
- Cover by Carl Barks (The Gilded Man).
- Three-page article titled "70 years Donald".
- The Gilded Man, by Carl Barks, re-printed from Komix #2 with better
quality and texts.
- Two-page articles titled "Donald in Eldorado".
- Attack of the Hideous Space Varmints, by Don Rosa (D 96203).
- Two-page interview with Don Rosa titled "Blasting to Space".
- Deep Un-Pack, by Daan Jippes (D 2001-040).
- Catch of the Day, by William Van Horn (D 96010).
Komix #194, Olympic Issue (August 2004)
- Cover by William Van Horn (The 10c Marathon).
- The Olympiad, by Santana (D 9964).
- Two-page article titled "Comics and Athletism".
- The 10c Marathon, by Vicar (D 9716).
- The Olympic Hopeful, by Carl Barks ((WDC 188).
- Gitaar en Bodybuilding, by Bas Heymans (H 91126).
- Archimede's Gyroscope, by Cesar Ferioli (D 98153).
Komix #195 (September 2004)
- Cover by Don Rosa (The Treasure of the Ten Avatars).
- The Treasure of the Ten Avatars, by Don Rosa (D 95155).
- Two-page interview with Don Rosa titled "From Myth to Adventure".
- Tricky Experiment, by Carl Barks (W US 39-05).
- Last Stagecoach to Tuscon, by Marco Rota (D 98157).
- Welverdiende Rust, by Mau Heymans (H 94205).
- Sosta Pericolosa, by Luigi Piras (J-2409-4).
Komix #196 (October 2004)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Dream of a Lifetime).
- Dream of a Lifetime, by Don Rosa (D 2002-033).
- Two-page article titled "Journey to the Dreams of a Croesus".
- The Bunji Jumpers, by Vicar (D 92227).
- Heyseed, by Rodriguez (D 97343).
- Persued, by Pedro Alferez (D 98203).
- Dowsing Ducks, by Carl Barks (WDC 109-02).
Komix #197 (November 2004)
- Cover by Daniel Branca.
- Two-page aricle titled "Mickey Mouse 2000". Greek Mickey Mouse magazine
reaches issue #2000, becomes the oldest magazine in Greece.
- One-page article titled "Don Rosa in Greece". Don Rosa has visited Greece
for the Mickey Mouse 2000 celebrations. He also signed the "Life and Times"
greek book.
- Pawns of the Loup Garou, written by Carl Barks and drawn by Tony Strobl.
This version is re-drawn by Daan Gippes (H 98135).
- The Top Treasure in Town, by Daniel Branca (D 5952).
- Sleepless in Duckburg, by William Van Horn (D 95080).
- ill-starred Reporters, by Vicar (D 3993).
- Als Wethouder, by Bas Heymans (H 9287).
Komix #198 (December 2004)
- Cover by Michel Nadorp.
- Two-page article titled "An early-literature-work masterpiece".
- His Majesty McDuck, by Don Rosa (AR 145).
- Money to Spend, by Vicar (D 97262).
- The Black Widow, by Jose Colomer Fonts (D 92480).
- Two-page article titled "New Stories with old Heroes".
- Goldilocks Gambit, by Carl Barks (WDC 110-02).
Komix #199 (January 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Santa's Helpers).
- Santa's Helpers, by Marco Rota (D 2001-002).
- Four-page article titled "Don Rosa in Greece". Don Rosa's travelling in
Greece.
- Off on a Comet, by Noel Van Horn (D 96111).
- Rocket Roasted Christmas Turkey, by Carl Barks (WDC 220).
- White Christmas Worries, by Daniel Branca (D 6670).
- The Purloined Toys, by William Van Horn (D 99052).
- Something out of Nothing, by Vicar (D 98155).
Komix #200 -Anniversary issue- (February 2005)
- Cover by Vicar (The Duck Family).
- Five-page interview with Komix editor titled "From Mickey Mouse to Komix".
- Weibes Gold vom Matterhorn, by Cesar Ferioli and Marshall (GA 2-84).
- Two-page article titled "A Creator meets the Press".
- Incident at McDuck Tower, by Don Rosa (D 90345).
- Four-page article titled "The Conjectural Work of Barks".
- New Year's Resolutions, by Carl Barks (WDC 173-02).
- The Man of Medals, by Korhonen (D 2000-190).
- I Have been Here Before, by Vicar (D 92173).
- Two-page article titled "Infernal Guests".
- Creature Comforts, by William Van Horn (D 98062)
- Train Oil Company, by Daan Jippes and Fred Milton (H DD 781)
- Old Jack's Island, by Marco Rota (D 99286)
- Portrait of a Gander, by Cesar Ferioli (D 2000-189)
Komix #201 (March 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Noble Little Crack).
- Noble Little Crack, by Marco Rota (D 99066).
- Four-page article titled "The Tremendous Cousin".
- The Icebox Robber, by Carl Barks.
- Pork Barrel Politics, by Vicar (D 93554).
- Say Uncle, by William Van Horn (D 94206).
- Dance of the Cuckoos, by Cesar Ferioli (D 99314).
- Die Hard Fans, by Esteban (D 2001-006).
Komix #202 (April 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (L'Antidollarossera).
- Three-page article titled "Romano Scarpa".
- L'Antidollarossera, by Romano Scarpa.
- Thievery Afoot, by Carl Barks.
- The Loaded Forebear, by William Van Horn (D 97151).
- Paradicchio, by Vicar (D 91401).
- Little Gyro in Quarkland, by Scalabroni (D 92068).
Komix #203 (May 2005)
- Cover by Don Rosa (Gyro's First Invention).
- Gyro's First Invention, by Don Rosa (D 2001-143).
- Three-page article titled "The Story of an Inventor".
- The Day the Earth Stood Trial, by Marco Rota (D 2000-171).
- Bee Bumbles, by Carl Barks (G 10643).
- The Duckburg Hilbillies, by Vicar (D 92239).
- Passport to Lisbon, by Michael Puyol (D 92383).
Komix #204 (June 2005)
- Cover by Carl Barks.
- Fantastic River Race, by Carl Barks.
- Four-page article titled "Disneyland".
- Airheads, by William Van Horn (D 96366).
- Taking a Gander, by Daniel Branca (D 94232).
- Unexpected Help, by Vicar (D 7710).
- Security, by Romano Scarpa (D 2000-021).
Next month, Komix will publish Casablanca by Cavazzano, plus stories by Carl
Barks and William Van Horn. Also, Komix announce the publication of Don
Rosa's "The Crown of the Crusader Kings" in one of the next issues.
That's all for Greece.
Apostolis Trikourakis
Athens, Greece
_________________________________________________________________
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I made an index of the 13 latest Komix issues (#192-204).
All issues include 2 columns: Komix News and Mails.
Komix #192 (June 2004)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Prince Iganov).
- Prince Iganov, by Marco Rota (D 90243).
- Three-page article titled "Comics in Byzantium".
- Fortune on the Rocks, by Don Rosa (AR 128).
- Dupe in the Deep, by William Van Horn (D 93491).
Komix #193 (July 2004)
- Cover by Carl Barks (The Gilded Man).
- Three-page article titled "70 years Donald".
- The Gilded Man, by Carl Barks, re-printed from Komix #2 with better
quality and texts.
- Two-page articles titled "Donald in Eldorado".
- Attack of the Hideous Space Varmints, by Don Rosa (D 96203).
- Two-page interview with Don Rosa titled "Blasting to Space".
- Deep Un-Pack, by Daan Jippes (D 2001-040).
- Catch of the Day, by William Van Horn (D 96010).
Komix #194, Olympic Issue (August 2004)
- Cover by William Van Horn (The 10c Marathon).
- The Olympiad, by Santana (D 9964).
- Two-page article titled "Comics and Athletism".
- The 10c Marathon, by Vicar (D 9716).
- The Olympic Hopeful, by Carl Barks ((WDC 188).
- Gitaar en Bodybuilding, by Bas Heymans (H 91126).
- Archimede's Gyroscope, by Cesar Ferioli (D 98153).
Komix #195 (September 2004)
- Cover by Don Rosa (The Treasure of the Ten Avatars).
- The Treasure of the Ten Avatars, by Don Rosa (D 95155).
- Two-page interview with Don Rosa titled "From Myth to Adventure".
- Tricky Experiment, by Carl Barks (W US 39-05).
- Last Stagecoach to Tuscon, by Marco Rota (D 98157).
- Welverdiende Rust, by Mau Heymans (H 94205).
- Sosta Pericolosa, by Luigi Piras (J-2409-4).
Komix #196 (October 2004)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Dream of a Lifetime).
- Dream of a Lifetime, by Don Rosa (D 2002-033).
- Two-page article titled "Journey to the Dreams of a Croesus".
- The Bunji Jumpers, by Vicar (D 92227).
- Heyseed, by Rodriguez (D 97343).
- Persued, by Pedro Alferez (D 98203).
- Dowsing Ducks, by Carl Barks (WDC 109-02).
Komix #197 (November 2004)
- Cover by Daniel Branca.
- Two-page aricle titled "Mickey Mouse 2000". Greek Mickey Mouse magazine
reaches issue #2000, becomes the oldest magazine in Greece.
- One-page article titled "Don Rosa in Greece". Don Rosa has visited Greece
for the Mickey Mouse 2000 celebrations. He also signed the "Life and Times"
greek book.
- Pawns of the Loup Garou, written by Carl Barks and drawn by Tony Strobl.
This version is re-drawn by Daan Gippes (H 98135).
- The Top Treasure in Town, by Daniel Branca (D 5952).
- Sleepless in Duckburg, by William Van Horn (D 95080).
- ill-starred Reporters, by Vicar (D 3993).
- Als Wethouder, by Bas Heymans (H 9287).
Komix #198 (December 2004)
- Cover by Michel Nadorp.
- Two-page article titled "An early-literature-work masterpiece".
- His Majesty McDuck, by Don Rosa (AR 145).
- Money to Spend, by Vicar (D 97262).
- The Black Widow, by Jose Colomer Fonts (D 92480).
- Two-page article titled "New Stories with old Heroes".
- Goldilocks Gambit, by Carl Barks (WDC 110-02).
Komix #199 (January 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Santa's Helpers).
- Santa's Helpers, by Marco Rota (D 2001-002).
- Four-page article titled "Don Rosa in Greece". Don Rosa's travelling in
Greece.
- Off on a Comet, by Noel Van Horn (D 96111).
- Rocket Roasted Christmas Turkey, by Carl Barks (WDC 220).
- White Christmas Worries, by Daniel Branca (D 6670).
- The Purloined Toys, by William Van Horn (D 99052).
- Something out of Nothing, by Vicar (D 98155).
Komix #200 -Anniversary issue- (February 2005)
- Cover by Vicar (The Duck Family).
- Five-page interview with Komix editor titled "From Mickey Mouse to Komix".
- Weibes Gold vom Matterhorn, by Cesar Ferioli and Marshall (GA 2-84).
- Two-page article titled "A Creator meets the Press".
- Incident at McDuck Tower, by Don Rosa (D 90345).
- Four-page article titled "The Conjectural Work of Barks".
- New Year's Resolutions, by Carl Barks (WDC 173-02).
- The Man of Medals, by Korhonen (D 2000-190).
- I Have been Here Before, by Vicar (D 92173).
- Two-page article titled "Infernal Guests".
- Creature Comforts, by William Van Horn (D 98062)
- Train Oil Company, by Daan Jippes and Fred Milton (H DD 781)
- Old Jack's Island, by Marco Rota (D 99286)
- Portrait of a Gander, by Cesar Ferioli (D 2000-189)
Komix #201 (March 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Noble Little Crack).
- Noble Little Crack, by Marco Rota (D 99066).
- Four-page article titled "The Tremendous Cousin".
- The Icebox Robber, by Carl Barks.
- Pork Barrel Politics, by Vicar (D 93554).
- Say Uncle, by William Van Horn (D 94206).
- Dance of the Cuckoos, by Cesar Ferioli (D 99314).
- Die Hard Fans, by Esteban (D 2001-006).
Komix #202 (April 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (L'Antidollarossera).
- Three-page article titled "Romano Scarpa".
- L'Antidollarossera, by Romano Scarpa.
- Thievery Afoot, by Carl Barks.
- The Loaded Forebear, by William Van Horn (D 97151).
- Paradicchio, by Vicar (D 91401).
- Little Gyro in Quarkland, by Scalabroni (D 92068).
Komix #203 (May 2005)
- Cover by Don Rosa (Gyro's First Invention).
- Gyro's First Invention, by Don Rosa (D 2001-143).
- Three-page article titled "The Story of an Inventor".
- The Day the Earth Stood Trial, by Marco Rota (D 2000-171).
- Bee Bumbles, by Carl Barks (G 10643).
- The Duckburg Hilbillies, by Vicar (D 92239).
- Passport to Lisbon, by Michael Puyol (D 92383).
Komix #204 (June 2005)
- Cover by Carl Barks.
- Fantastic River Race, by Carl Barks.
- Four-page article titled "Disneyland".
- Airheads, by William Van Horn (D 96366).
- Taking a Gander, by Daniel Branca (D 94232).
- Unexpected Help, by Vicar (D 7710).
- Security, by Romano Scarpa (D 2000-021).
Next month, Komix will publish Casablanca by Cavazzano, plus stories by Carl
Barks and William Van Horn. Also, Komix announce the publication of Don
Rosa's "The Crown of the Crusader Kings" in one of the next issues.
That's all for Greece.
Apostolis Trikourakis
Athens, Greece
_________________________________________________________________
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Komix #192-204
Message 27 -
2005-06-09 at 02:42:27
Hi all
I made an index of the 13 latest Komix issues
(#192-204).
All issues include 2 columns: Komix News and Mails.
Komix #192 (June 2004)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Prince Iganov).
- Prince Iganov, by Marco Rota (D 90243).
- Three-page article titled "Comics in Byzantium".
- Fortune on the Rocks, by Don Rosa (AR 128).
- Dupe in the Deep, by William Van Horn (D 93491).
Komix #193 (July 2004)
- Cover by Carl Barks (The Gilded Man).
- Three-page article titled "70 years Donald".
- The Gilded Man, by Carl Barks, re-printed from Komix
#2 with better quality and texts.
- Two-page articles titled "Donald in Eldorado".
- Attack of the Hideous Space Varmints, by Don Rosa (D
96203).
- Two-page interview with Don Rosa titled "Blasting to
Space".
- Deep Un-Pack, by Daan Jippes (D 2001-040).
- Catch of the Day, by William Van Horn (D 96010).
Komix #194, Olympic Issue (August 2004)
- Cover by William Van Horn (The 10c Marathon).
- The Olympiad, by Santana (D 9964).
- Two-page article titled "Comics and Athletism".
- The 10c Marathon, by Vicar (D 9716).
- The Olympic Hopeful, by Carl Barks ((WDC 188).
- Gitaar en Bodybuilding, by Bas Heymans (H 91126).
- Archimede's Gyroscope, by Cesar Ferioli (D 98153).
Komix #195 (September 2004)
- Cover by Don Rosa (The Treasure of the Ten Avatars).
- The Treasure of the Ten Avatars, by Don Rosa (D
95155).
- Two-page interview with Don Rosa titled "From Myth
to Adventure".
- Tricky Experiment, by Carl Barks (W US 39-05).
- Last Stagecoach to Tuscon, by Marco Rota (D 98157).
- Welverdiende Rust, by Mau Heymans (H 94205).
- Sosta Pericolosa, by Luigi Piras (J-2409-4).
Komix #196 (October 2004)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Dream of a Lifetime).
- Dream of a Lifetime, by Don Rosa (D 2002-033).
- Two-page article titled "Journey to the Dreams of a
Croesus".
- The Bunji Jumpers, by Vicar (D 92227).
- Heyseed, by Rodriguez (D 97343).
- Persued, by Pedro Alferez (D 98203).
- Dowsing Ducks, by Carl Barks (WDC 109-02).
Komix #197 (November 2004)
- Cover by Daniel Branca.
- Two-page aricle titled "Mickey Mouse 2000". Greek
Mickey Mouse magazine reaches issue #2000, becomes the
oldest magazine in Greece.
- One-page article titled "Don Rosa in Greece". Don
Rosa has visited Greece for the Mickey Mouse 2000
celebrations. He also signed the "Life and Times"
greek book.
- Pawns of the Loup Garou, written by Carl Barks and
drawn by Tony Strobl. This version is re-drawn by Daan
Gippes (H 98135).
- The Top Treasure in Town, by Daniel Branca (D 5952).
- Sleepless in Duckburg, by William Van Horn (D
95080).
- ill-starred Reporters, by Vicar (D 3993).
- Als Wethouder, by Bas Heymans (H 9287).
Komix #198 (December 2004)
- Cover by Michel Nadorp.
- Two-page article titled "An early-literature-work
masterpiece".
- His Majesty McDuck, by Don Rosa (AR 145).
- Money to Spend, by Vicar (D 97262).
- The Black Widow, by Jose Colomer Fonts (D 92480).
- Two-page article titled "New Stories with old
Heroes".
- Goldilocks Gambit, by Carl Barks (WDC 110-02).
Komix #199 (January 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Santa's Helpers).
- Santa's Helpers, by Marco Rota (D 2001-002).
- Four-page article titled "Don Rosa in Greece". Don
Rosa's travelling in Greece.
- Off on a Comet, by Noel Van Horn (D 96111).
- Rocket Roasted Christmas Turkey, by Carl Barks (WDC
220).
- White Christmas Worries, by Daniel Branca (D 6670).
- The Purloined Toys, by William Van Horn (D 99052).
- Something out of Nothing, by Vicar (D 98155).
Komix #200 -Anniversary issue- (February 2005)
- Cover by Vicar (The Duck Family).
- Five-page interview with Komix editor titled "From
Mickey Mouse to Komix".
- Weibes Gold vom Matterhorn, by Cesar Ferioli and
Marshall (GA 2-84).
- Two-page article titled "A Creator meets the Press".
- Incident at McDuck Tower, by Don Rosa (D 90345).
- Four-page article titled "The Conjectural Work of
Barks".
- New Year's Resolutions, by Carl Barks (WDC 173-02).
- The Man of Medals, by Korhonen (D 2000-190).
- I Have been Here Before, by Vicar (D 92173).
- Two-page article titled "Infernal Guests".
- Creature Comforts, by William Van Horn (D 98062)
- Train Oil Company, by Daan Jippes and Fred Milton (H
DD 781)
- Old Jack's Island, by Marco Rota (D 99286)
- Portrait of a Gander, by Cesar Ferioli (D 2000-189)
Komix #201 (March 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Noble Little Crack).
- Noble Little Crack, by Marco Rota (D 99066).
- Four-page article titled "The Tremendous Cousin".
- The Icebox Robber, by Carl Barks.
- Pork Barrel Politics, by Vicar (D 93554).
- Say Uncle, by William Van Horn (D 94206).
- Dance of the Cuckoos, by Cesar Ferioli (D 99314).
- Die Hard Fans, by Esteban (D 2001-006).
Komix #202 (April 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (L'Antidollarossera).
- Three-page article titled "Romano Scarpa".
- L'Antidollarossera, by Romano Scarpa.
- Thievery Afoot, by Carl Barks.
- The Loaded Forebear, by William Van Horn (D 97151).
- Paradicchio, by Vicar (D 91401).
- Little Gyro in Quarkland, by Scalabroni (D 92068).
Komix #203 (May 2005)
- Cover by Don Rosa (Gyro's First Invention).
- Gyro's First Invention, by Don Rosa (D 2001-143).
- Three-page article titled "The Story of an
Inventor".
- The Day the Earth Stood Trial, by Marco Rota (D
2000-171).
- Bee Bumbles, by Carl Barks (G 10643).
- The Duckburg Hilbillies, by Vicar (D 92239).
- Passport to Lisbon, by Michael Puyol (D 92383).
Komix #204 (June 2005)
- Cover by Carl Barks.
- Fantastic River Race, by Carl Barks.
- Four-page article titled "Disneyland".
- Airheads, by William Van Horn (D 96366).
- Taking a Gander, by Daniel Branca (D 94232).
- Unexpected Help, by Vicar (D 7710).
- Security, by Romano Scarpa (D 2000-021).
Next month, Komix will publish Casablanca by
Cavazzano, plus stories by Carl Barks and William Van
Horn. Also, Komix announce the publication of Don
Rosa's "The Crown of the Crusader Kings" in one of the
next issues.
That's all for Greece.
Apostolis Trikourakis
Athens, Greece
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I made an index of the 13 latest Komix issues
(#192-204).
All issues include 2 columns: Komix News and Mails.
Komix #192 (June 2004)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Prince Iganov).
- Prince Iganov, by Marco Rota (D 90243).
- Three-page article titled "Comics in Byzantium".
- Fortune on the Rocks, by Don Rosa (AR 128).
- Dupe in the Deep, by William Van Horn (D 93491).
Komix #193 (July 2004)
- Cover by Carl Barks (The Gilded Man).
- Three-page article titled "70 years Donald".
- The Gilded Man, by Carl Barks, re-printed from Komix
#2 with better quality and texts.
- Two-page articles titled "Donald in Eldorado".
- Attack of the Hideous Space Varmints, by Don Rosa (D
96203).
- Two-page interview with Don Rosa titled "Blasting to
Space".
- Deep Un-Pack, by Daan Jippes (D 2001-040).
- Catch of the Day, by William Van Horn (D 96010).
Komix #194, Olympic Issue (August 2004)
- Cover by William Van Horn (The 10c Marathon).
- The Olympiad, by Santana (D 9964).
- Two-page article titled "Comics and Athletism".
- The 10c Marathon, by Vicar (D 9716).
- The Olympic Hopeful, by Carl Barks ((WDC 188).
- Gitaar en Bodybuilding, by Bas Heymans (H 91126).
- Archimede's Gyroscope, by Cesar Ferioli (D 98153).
Komix #195 (September 2004)
- Cover by Don Rosa (The Treasure of the Ten Avatars).
- The Treasure of the Ten Avatars, by Don Rosa (D
95155).
- Two-page interview with Don Rosa titled "From Myth
to Adventure".
- Tricky Experiment, by Carl Barks (W US 39-05).
- Last Stagecoach to Tuscon, by Marco Rota (D 98157).
- Welverdiende Rust, by Mau Heymans (H 94205).
- Sosta Pericolosa, by Luigi Piras (J-2409-4).
Komix #196 (October 2004)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Dream of a Lifetime).
- Dream of a Lifetime, by Don Rosa (D 2002-033).
- Two-page article titled "Journey to the Dreams of a
Croesus".
- The Bunji Jumpers, by Vicar (D 92227).
- Heyseed, by Rodriguez (D 97343).
- Persued, by Pedro Alferez (D 98203).
- Dowsing Ducks, by Carl Barks (WDC 109-02).
Komix #197 (November 2004)
- Cover by Daniel Branca.
- Two-page aricle titled "Mickey Mouse 2000". Greek
Mickey Mouse magazine reaches issue #2000, becomes the
oldest magazine in Greece.
- One-page article titled "Don Rosa in Greece". Don
Rosa has visited Greece for the Mickey Mouse 2000
celebrations. He also signed the "Life and Times"
greek book.
- Pawns of the Loup Garou, written by Carl Barks and
drawn by Tony Strobl. This version is re-drawn by Daan
Gippes (H 98135).
- The Top Treasure in Town, by Daniel Branca (D 5952).
- Sleepless in Duckburg, by William Van Horn (D
95080).
- ill-starred Reporters, by Vicar (D 3993).
- Als Wethouder, by Bas Heymans (H 9287).
Komix #198 (December 2004)
- Cover by Michel Nadorp.
- Two-page article titled "An early-literature-work
masterpiece".
- His Majesty McDuck, by Don Rosa (AR 145).
- Money to Spend, by Vicar (D 97262).
- The Black Widow, by Jose Colomer Fonts (D 92480).
- Two-page article titled "New Stories with old
Heroes".
- Goldilocks Gambit, by Carl Barks (WDC 110-02).
Komix #199 (January 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Santa's Helpers).
- Santa's Helpers, by Marco Rota (D 2001-002).
- Four-page article titled "Don Rosa in Greece". Don
Rosa's travelling in Greece.
- Off on a Comet, by Noel Van Horn (D 96111).
- Rocket Roasted Christmas Turkey, by Carl Barks (WDC
220).
- White Christmas Worries, by Daniel Branca (D 6670).
- The Purloined Toys, by William Van Horn (D 99052).
- Something out of Nothing, by Vicar (D 98155).
Komix #200 -Anniversary issue- (February 2005)
- Cover by Vicar (The Duck Family).
- Five-page interview with Komix editor titled "From
Mickey Mouse to Komix".
- Weibes Gold vom Matterhorn, by Cesar Ferioli and
Marshall (GA 2-84).
- Two-page article titled "A Creator meets the Press".
- Incident at McDuck Tower, by Don Rosa (D 90345).
- Four-page article titled "The Conjectural Work of
Barks".
- New Year's Resolutions, by Carl Barks (WDC 173-02).
- The Man of Medals, by Korhonen (D 2000-190).
- I Have been Here Before, by Vicar (D 92173).
- Two-page article titled "Infernal Guests".
- Creature Comforts, by William Van Horn (D 98062)
- Train Oil Company, by Daan Jippes and Fred Milton (H
DD 781)
- Old Jack's Island, by Marco Rota (D 99286)
- Portrait of a Gander, by Cesar Ferioli (D 2000-189)
Komix #201 (March 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (Noble Little Crack).
- Noble Little Crack, by Marco Rota (D 99066).
- Four-page article titled "The Tremendous Cousin".
- The Icebox Robber, by Carl Barks.
- Pork Barrel Politics, by Vicar (D 93554).
- Say Uncle, by William Van Horn (D 94206).
- Dance of the Cuckoos, by Cesar Ferioli (D 99314).
- Die Hard Fans, by Esteban (D 2001-006).
Komix #202 (April 2005)
- Cover by Marco Rota (L'Antidollarossera).
- Three-page article titled "Romano Scarpa".
- L'Antidollarossera, by Romano Scarpa.
- Thievery Afoot, by Carl Barks.
- The Loaded Forebear, by William Van Horn (D 97151).
- Paradicchio, by Vicar (D 91401).
- Little Gyro in Quarkland, by Scalabroni (D 92068).
Komix #203 (May 2005)
- Cover by Don Rosa (Gyro's First Invention).
- Gyro's First Invention, by Don Rosa (D 2001-143).
- Three-page article titled "The Story of an
Inventor".
- The Day the Earth Stood Trial, by Marco Rota (D
2000-171).
- Bee Bumbles, by Carl Barks (G 10643).
- The Duckburg Hilbillies, by Vicar (D 92239).
- Passport to Lisbon, by Michael Puyol (D 92383).
Komix #204 (June 2005)
- Cover by Carl Barks.
- Fantastic River Race, by Carl Barks.
- Four-page article titled "Disneyland".
- Airheads, by William Van Horn (D 96366).
- Taking a Gander, by Daniel Branca (D 94232).
- Unexpected Help, by Vicar (D 7710).
- Security, by Romano Scarpa (D 2000-021).
Next month, Komix will publish Casablanca by
Cavazzano, plus stories by Carl Barks and William Van
Horn. Also, Komix announce the publication of Don
Rosa's "The Crown of the Crusader Kings" in one of the
next issues.
That's all for Greece.
Apostolis Trikourakis
Athens, Greece
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Gladstone "sales"
Message 28 -
2005-06-09 at 19:09:51
Dean,
CBG's citation was for paid circulation, which is not the same as sales.
"Paid circulation" represents the number of copies going out to the
newsstand market. How many copies are actually sold on the newsstand
is another matter entirely.
And that matter, for Gladstone, amounted to this: while we were
putting out 80,000 copies per issue per title on the newsstand, we
saw actual sales - per issue per title - of only about 12,000. And
this last figure kept dropping until, by the time we decided to
switch to self-cover comics, we were only seeing sales of about
8,000. At that level of sales it was absurd to print 80,000 copies,
so we reduced that number over the course of things until we reached
the figure cited by CBG. It didn't effect our overall sales, which
simply continued their inexorbable creep downward.
While there are a number of folks who obviously like to think that
the self-covers doomed Gladstone's Disney comics, the reality is they
had little impact on the overall sales trends we were experiencing.
They were just part of a continuing effort to keep the ball rolling,
as was returning to slick covers and raising cover prices, and then
dropping the newsstand altogether.
Gary
CBG's citation was for paid circulation, which is not the same as sales.
"Paid circulation" represents the number of copies going out to the
newsstand market. How many copies are actually sold on the newsstand
is another matter entirely.
And that matter, for Gladstone, amounted to this: while we were
putting out 80,000 copies per issue per title on the newsstand, we
saw actual sales - per issue per title - of only about 12,000. And
this last figure kept dropping until, by the time we decided to
switch to self-cover comics, we were only seeing sales of about
8,000. At that level of sales it was absurd to print 80,000 copies,
so we reduced that number over the course of things until we reached
the figure cited by CBG. It didn't effect our overall sales, which
simply continued their inexorbable creep downward.
While there are a number of folks who obviously like to think that
the self-covers doomed Gladstone's Disney comics, the reality is they
had little impact on the overall sales trends we were experiencing.
They were just part of a continuing effort to keep the ball rolling,
as was returning to slick covers and raising cover prices, and then
dropping the newsstand altogether.
Gary
Erik Horthe
Komix #192-204
Message 29 -
2005-06-10 at 08:53:18
Hello Apostolis
Thanks for the information you wrote on Komix. Some years ago at least some
of the articles in the magazine were translated to English and published on
the net, f.i. on www.geocities.com/komixgreekpage/komix139.htm They are
gone now, however. Do you - or someone else - know if these articles can
be found somewhere else on the net these days?
Erik Horthe
Thanks for the information you wrote on Komix. Some years ago at least some
of the articles in the magazine were translated to English and published on
the net, f.i. on www.geocities.com/komixgreekpage/komix139.htm They are
gone now, however. Do you - or someone else - know if these articles can
be found somewhere else on the net these days?
Erik Horthe
Kriton Kyrimis
Komix #192-204
Message 30 -
2005-06-10 at 14:12:44
ERIK:
> www.geocities.com/komixgreekpage/komix139.htm They are gone now,
> however.
There are several internal links in Apostolis' site that are dead. Perhaps
Apostolis needs to restore part of his site.
> Do you - or someone else - know if these articles can be found
> somewhere else on the net these days?
These translations were made by me, in a previous lifetime, when I had more
free time and fewer Disney comics to read. Thus, there have been no new
translations during the last two years. As for older articles, they should
still be available in the DCML archives. I guess the easiest way to find those
articles is to search for, say, "articles from komix #139" using Google, and
follow the link.
Kriton.
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"Nobody would have the gumption to tell the captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise
he couldn't have his doctor, his dentist, his favorite carpenter, or his dog
groomer at his side if he wanted to, security clearance or not."
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> www.geocities.com/komixgreekpage/komix139.htm They are gone now,
> however.
There are several internal links in Apostolis' site that are dead. Perhaps
Apostolis needs to restore part of his site.
> Do you - or someone else - know if these articles can be found
> somewhere else on the net these days?
These translations were made by me, in a previous lifetime, when I had more
free time and fewer Disney comics to read. Thus, there have been no new
translations during the last two years. As for older articles, they should
still be available in the DCML archives. I guess the easiest way to find those
articles is to search for, say, "articles from komix #139" using Google, and
follow the link.
Kriton.
-----
"Nobody would have the gumption to tell the captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise
he couldn't have his doctor, his dentist, his favorite carpenter, or his dog
groomer at his side if he wanted to, security clearance or not."
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