Quote from user: KneonI'd say the most likely candidate to publish newer standard character material is Marvel, with Fantagraphics doing the classic stuff.
Honestly, that would be the best possible outcome here. The situation would be akin to the mid-nineties when Marvel was putting out the "Disney Afternoon"line and Gladstone II had the Duck and Mouse license. FantaGraphics would do an excellent job with the classics and they'd probably be interested if their Gottfredson/Barks collections sell well. Maybe we should all write to them stating we'd love to see them pick up the classic titles?
Quote from user: KneonHopefully there will be some kind of announcement soon. I can't imagine Disney would go TOO long without there being Mouse and Duck comics on the shelves.
It's happened in the past ... between Western and Gladstone I, and more significantly, between Gladstone II and Gemstone. If FantaGraphics picks up the classics, it would almost be history repeating itself ... Gemstone I came into existance when Disney liked the job Another Rainbow did on "The Fine Art of Walt Disney's Donald Duck ", and offered them the license as Western was closing shop. Here we have FantaGraphics putting out high quality archival Disney comic collections, and Boom is suspending its Disney line. FantaGraphics seems a natural choice to take over.
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Baar Baar Jinx
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Message 211 -
2011-07-15 at 15:54:13
Steet
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Message 212 -
2011-07-15 at 18:44:05
What? This article linked to MY post?? ROFL!!!
In any case, I believe the news of the layoffs is true, just take a look at the names in the "Boom Studios staff" page in one of the books released this month. These three aren't in it.
As for Boom! not too interested in the Disney stuff anymore, I think this is clear too. When was the last time we heard from Chip? He mysteriously disappeared since the cancellation of the classics.
I'm still very sad how the events turned out. Earlier this year, there were the new classics line which was a great effort, and the new Disney Afternoon books (two running and one announced)
Now...both classics and Rescue Rangers cancelled, there are only two DA books left, they're planning a crossover and it looks like the end.
I dunno if it's the effect of low sales or the very-probable switch to Marvel, but it's still a shame...
NB : If you want to see more of M.Sparrow talking about Boom!, check Negaverse.net forums...
In any case, I believe the news of the layoffs is true, just take a look at the names in the "Boom Studios staff" page in one of the books released this month. These three aren't in it.
As for Boom! not too interested in the Disney stuff anymore, I think this is clear too. When was the last time we heard from Chip? He mysteriously disappeared since the cancellation of the classics.
I'm still very sad how the events turned out. Earlier this year, there were the new classics line which was a great effort, and the new Disney Afternoon books (two running and one announced)
Now...both classics and Rescue Rangers cancelled, there are only two DA books left, they're planning a crossover and it looks like the end.
I dunno if it's the effect of low sales or the very-probable switch to Marvel, but it's still a shame...
NB : If you want to see more of M.Sparrow talking about Boom!, check Negaverse.net forums...
MrCleveland
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Message 213 -
2011-07-19 at 20:56:21
I just hope someone acquires the rights to Disney Comics, Marvel should be the top choice because they can put like 10 stories in a book, like what they do to their superhero books in many cases.
Roger North
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Message 214 -
2011-07-20 at 13:07:35
Marvel seems like the logical choice. They already have the rights to The Muppets and Pixar titles so why not the classic Disney Comics too and maybe the former Disney Afternoon Comics when Boom Studios gives up their license.
Steet
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Message 215 -
2011-07-22 at 18:20:40
"Previews" for August has been released, and there's no major news, except that :
- Boom is releasing the same month : Darkwing Duck 13 and 14 (!!!), Ducktales 6, AND four tradepaperbacks of Darkwing Duck, Ducktales, and Rescue Rangers.
Am I the only one who has the feeling October is the last month we're going to see Disney titles at Boom? It seems to me like they're putting out every Disney Afternoon books left to release. I don't know, maybe it's not a coincidence if the last Pixar/Muppers books at Boom! were also released in October last year.
- Talking about Pixar, Marvel is releasing another issue of "Disney Pixar Presents", with Toy Story this time. Logical next step considering they're reprinting the Boom! stuff currently. I hope they won't stick to reprints though.
- Boom is releasing the same month : Darkwing Duck 13 and 14 (!!!), Ducktales 6, AND four tradepaperbacks of Darkwing Duck, Ducktales, and Rescue Rangers.
Am I the only one who has the feeling October is the last month we're going to see Disney titles at Boom? It seems to me like they're putting out every Disney Afternoon books left to release. I don't know, maybe it's not a coincidence if the last Pixar/Muppers books at Boom! were also released in October last year.
- Talking about Pixar, Marvel is releasing another issue of "Disney Pixar Presents", with Toy Story this time. Logical next step considering they're reprinting the Boom! stuff currently. I hope they won't stick to reprints though.
Roger North
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Message 216 -
2011-07-22 at 19:46:21
Maybe they will come up with newer stuff eventually.
Snowpeck
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Message 217 -
2011-07-22 at 21:37:49
It's confirmed and final. Kaboom is ending their Disney comics line. Midtown Comics is pre-selling Darkwing Duck 17 & 18 as well as Ducktales #6. Here are their studio provided descriptions for each (with links & important parts in bold)
Darkwing Duck #17: "(W) Ian Brill (A) James Silvani 'Dangerous Currency,' Part 2. The Darkwing Duck/DuckTales crossover event twenty years in the making picks up from DuckTales #5 here! Whatever happened to Fenton Crackshell, the original Gizmoduck? Darkwing Duck and visiting Duckburg tycoon Scrooge McDuck intend to find out - that is, if they don't disappear themselves! It's the end of an era as KABOOM! says goodbye this month to Disney in a final epic story spanning Darkwing Duck #17, DuckTales #6 and Darkwing Duck #18."
DuckTales #6:"(W) Warren Spector (A) José Massaroli Final Issue! 'Dangerous Currency,' Part 3. The Darkwing Duck/DuckTales crossover event twenty years in the making heats up right here! Following the events of Darkwing Duck #17, Uncle Scrooge and Darkwing Duck discover the source of all the chaos in Duckburg and St. Canard. But will this less than dynamic duo be able to concentrate on the task at hand when skinflint Scrooge finds a way to turn a profit? Only Epic Mickey's Warren Spector has the answers! Concluded in Darkwing Duck #18, out this month!"
Darkwing Duck #18: "(W) Ian Brill (A) James Silvani Final Issue! 'Dangerous Currency,' Part 4. The epic Darkwing Duck/DuckTales crossover event concludes right here! This is it fans, the last Disney single issue from KABOOM! has arrived. It's the end of an era as we say goodbye to Disney at KABOOM! Don't miss this landmark final issue from the relationship that put kids comics back on the map!"
Darkwing Duck #17: "(W) Ian Brill (A) James Silvani 'Dangerous Currency,' Part 2. The Darkwing Duck/DuckTales crossover event twenty years in the making picks up from DuckTales #5 here! Whatever happened to Fenton Crackshell, the original Gizmoduck? Darkwing Duck and visiting Duckburg tycoon Scrooge McDuck intend to find out - that is, if they don't disappear themselves! It's the end of an era as KABOOM! says goodbye this month to Disney in a final epic story spanning Darkwing Duck #17, DuckTales #6 and Darkwing Duck #18."
DuckTales #6:"(W) Warren Spector (A) José Massaroli Final Issue! 'Dangerous Currency,' Part 3. The Darkwing Duck/DuckTales crossover event twenty years in the making heats up right here! Following the events of Darkwing Duck #17, Uncle Scrooge and Darkwing Duck discover the source of all the chaos in Duckburg and St. Canard. But will this less than dynamic duo be able to concentrate on the task at hand when skinflint Scrooge finds a way to turn a profit? Only Epic Mickey's Warren Spector has the answers! Concluded in Darkwing Duck #18, out this month!"
Darkwing Duck #18: "(W) Ian Brill (A) James Silvani Final Issue! 'Dangerous Currency,' Part 4. The epic Darkwing Duck/DuckTales crossover event concludes right here! This is it fans, the last Disney single issue from KABOOM! has arrived. It's the end of an era as we say goodbye to Disney at KABOOM! Don't miss this landmark final issue from the relationship that put kids comics back on the map!"
Kcduck
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Message 218 -
2011-07-23 at 17:16:40
Thanks for the update, snowpeck.
Well, I guess that's that. Hopefully, Marvel will pick up the Disney line for the next generation of readers. Perhaps some news will come from the San Diego Comic Convention regarding Disney/Marvel continuing some type of Duck books that our children, and ourselves, can enjoy in the future?
If nothing else, at least we have the tremendous products of Fantagraphics to look forward to enjoying in the years to come :)
Well, I guess that's that. Hopefully, Marvel will pick up the Disney line for the next generation of readers. Perhaps some news will come from the San Diego Comic Convention regarding Disney/Marvel continuing some type of Duck books that our children, and ourselves, can enjoy in the future?
If nothing else, at least we have the tremendous products of Fantagraphics to look forward to enjoying in the years to come :)
Roger North
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Message 219 -
2011-07-23 at 17:33:03
So They are going to cancel Duck Tales after the sixth issue and Darkwing Duck after the eighteenth issue. That is not good. I hope another company publishes them after November when Boom stops publishing them.
Steet
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Message 220 -
2011-07-23 at 18:04:31
I'd be surprised if we did hear anything from Marvel before 2012. They waited *months* after Boom lost the Pixar/Muppets licence to announce the reprints.
Charlie Brown
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Message 221 -
2011-07-24 at 08:54:42
Sad.
At least we have a Carl Barks and Floyd Gottfredson collection this time. :) Fantagraphics is doing a great job. Perhaps (if sales are good) we get a Don Rosa collection as well. Paul Murry could be next ;)
At least we have a Carl Barks and Floyd Gottfredson collection this time. :) Fantagraphics is doing a great job. Perhaps (if sales are good) we get a Don Rosa collection as well. Paul Murry could be next ;)
Roger North
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Message 222 -
2011-07-24 at 11:43:11
Yeah That would be cool to have Paul Murry and Don Rosa collections. What about Tony Strobl and William Van Horn collections?
Kneon
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Message 223 -
2011-07-25 at 12:23:41
Quote:"... the relationship that put kids comics back on the map!"
Really?
Even at the very end, they can't resist the hype.
*sigh*
Really?
Even at the very end, they can't resist the hype.
*sigh*
ZummiGummi
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Message 224 -
2011-07-26 at 22:00:17
I honestly think they have some right to that claim, Kneon. I know they didn't do what many Classic Disney fans would have liked straight away, but like it or not, Boom/Kaboom caused a stir in all-ages comics like we honestly hadn't seen for 15 years. My comic collecting mainly consisted of Sonic the Hedgehog, Simpsons and Looney Tunes comics (all still going since 93/94) and ailing Cartoon Network titles - I'd been buying the same things for all that time, but suddenly, like the boldness of Disney Comics' 90-93 reign, we had 10 incredibly well produced titles to choose from every month. I agree that the Pixar/Muppets/ Disney Afternoon were more creatively successful than the classic titles but THANK GOODNESS that a publisher was finally willing to explore the Disney stable beyond tired, safe reprints. I had no interest in the Gemstone titles because they looked exhausted and unwilling to attract new readers. Boom took risks and, for me, they absolutely reignited my passions which started from Disney Comics' stellar efforts at being contemporary. Any publisher of Disney comics from this point in has to embrace the new as well as the old or they might as well not exist. You can argue the case all you want, but a complete Boom collection (imported to the UK every month) is on my shelves to attest otherwise!
Ramapith
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Message 225 -
2011-07-27 at 02:28:49
Quote from user: ZummiGummiTHANK GOODNESS that a publisher was finally willing to explore the Disney stable beyond tired, safe reprints. I had no interest in the Gemstone titles because they looked exhausted and unwilling to attract new readers. [...] Any publisher of Disney comics from this point in has to embrace the new as well as the old or they might as well not exist.
I agree with your last statement heartily.
Yet in light of that: no intent to be rude, but... wak! "Tired, safe reprints" might describe the earlier Gladstone II period??but at Gemstone, about 2/3 of the comics content was new to North America, and I've got the figures to prove it. If you'd given the books a try, you might have been surprised.
(Not that I mean to bash Boom. While their classic titles may have had an uneven start, they improved fast, and it's been great fun working for them.)
I agree with your last statement heartily.
Yet in light of that: no intent to be rude, but... wak! "Tired, safe reprints" might describe the earlier Gladstone II period??but at Gemstone, about 2/3 of the comics content was new to North America, and I've got the figures to prove it. If you'd given the books a try, you might have been surprised.
(Not that I mean to bash Boom. While their classic titles may have had an uneven start, they improved fast, and it's been great fun working for them.)