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Comical Opinions: Comics Reviews for Image, Dynamite, Zenescope, And More

Comic Book Reviews, News, and Opinions

Your regular update on Comic Book reviews, the latest news about the Comics Industry, and honest opinions. comicalopinions.substack.com

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20:03

The Golden Rule Of Success In Comics

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2024/01/15

When you're surrounded by so much noise and uncertainty, it's nice to get confirmation that certain Laws of Nature still hold. Today, we'll look at three recent examples that confirm success is (almost) guaranteed when you follow the Golden Rule of Success in Comics - Transformers, Thundercats, and Ultimate Spider-Man.Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week.Read the full newsletter👉

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21:15

Hopes And Fears For 2024

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2024/01/08

2024 is here, so it's time to reflect. Instead of offering up a bevy of New Year's resolutions, let's look at what went right and wrong in 2023 as indicators of what we can expect as our deepest hopes and fears for 2024.Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week.Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/hopes-and-fears-for-2024Subscribe to our newsletter to read all about it every single week.Subscribe now👉

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14:37

Can You Separate The Art From The Artist?

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2023/12/18

It's fair to say the Comics Industry is reaching a point where the division on either side of any issue is consistently drowned out by the most extreme, sometimes unhinged, voices. Invariably, you have to ask yourself, "Can you separate the art from the artist?" Or are you resigned to taking all the collected works you have from that creator and chucking them in a dumpster? With one exception, the answer is up to you. To find out where you sit on this litmus test of tolerance, let's look at one of

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18:04

Fans Hate Change

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2023/12/11

Glenn O'Leary of The Comic Palace set off a firestorm of reactions with his brief lament about the quality of comics and the writers responsible (without naming names). Today's Op-Ed addresses the common belief that 'Fans Hate Change' and what a creator can do to be creative without inviting backlash.Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week.Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/fans-hate-changeSubscribe to our newsletter to read all

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13:11

Marvel Broke Their Vampires

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2023/12/04

Moon Knight #29 introduced a new way for characters to ward off vampires. Unfortunately, Jed MacKay's "cool twist" creates a lot of headaches for Marvel's vampire stories in the future. Today's Op-Ed is a cautionary tale about how poor ideas and lack of editorial oversight create a mess.Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week.Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/marvel-broke-their-vampiresSubscribe to our newsletter to read all

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18:14

The Problem With Wonder Woman

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2023/11/27

This week's release of Wonder Woman #3 is drawing attention for all the wrong reasons. It's yet another bad attempt at putting Wonder Woman on the path to relevance and elevating her status to match the other two-thirds of DC's Holy Trinity (Batman and Superman). Today's Op-Ed looks at why DC can't seem to figure Wonder Woman out and what to do about it.Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week.Read the full newsletter👉

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18:00

Saying Goodbye To Marvel And DC

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2023/11/20

Phil Boyle of Coliseum of Comics got a lot of folks stirred up about the difficulties of running a comic shop. Today's Op-Ed doesn't debate Boyle's view, but I take a look at the broken/damaged/toxic relationship between the Big 2 and the Direct Market. Sometimes a breakup is the best thing for everyone involved.Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week.Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/saying-goodbye-to-marvel-and-dcSubscribe to

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24:46

Bad Budgeting Lesson From The Marvels

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2023/11/13

The Marvels is shaping up to be a financial flop. With just a little bit of mathematical elbow grease and an understanding of market demographics, comic creators can turn the film's flop into comic-selling success.Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week.Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/bad-budgeting-lesson-from-the-marvelsSubscribe to our newsletter to read all about it every single week.Subscribe now👉

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8:43

Following my own advice

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2023/11/06

As my family would say, "S**t or get off the pot." This week's newsletter forgoes the always insightful Op-Ed for an announcement about a special project. you won't want to miss it!Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week.Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/following-my-own-adviceSubscribe to our newsletter to read all about it every single week.Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribeFollow ComicalOpinions

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19:58

The Myth Of The LGBT Comic Audience

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2023/10/30

Tim Sheridan made the bold claim that there's a HUGE market for LGBT characters in superhero action comics. Is he right? This week's Op-Ed digs into the numbers and sets the record straight.Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week.Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.com/op-ed-myth-of-lgbt-comic-audience/Subscribe to our newsletter to read all about it every single week.Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribeFollow ComicalOpinions

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6:11

A little research goes a long way

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2023/10/23

There's no Op-Ed today because we're doing research into a longer article concerning the Tim Sheridan negative sales pitch for this week's release of Alan Scott: Green Lantern #1. Stay tuned later this week for a different take most pundits aren't considering.Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week.Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/a-little-research-goes-a-long-waySubscribe to our newsletter to read all about it every single

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13:24

You Don't Have To Start From Scratch

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2023/10/16

Every big convention has its share of announcements, whether exciting, sad, or baffling. Today, I dive into one particular announcement that’s exciting and encouraging for indie comic creators. Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/you-dont-have-to-start-from-scratch Subscribe to our newsletter to read all about it every single week. Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe

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14:45

The Monthly Comichron Numbers Don’t Matter

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2023/10/09

Every month, ICv2 publishes the monthly Comichron sales charts, but the numbers don't tell the full story. Today, I explain what the report says, what it makes up, and what you can take away from the report that's as close to facts as possible.Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/the-monthly-comichron-numbers-dontSubscribe to our newsletter to read all about it every single week.Subscribe

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9:48

You Don't Need A Publisher

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2023/10/02

Too many indie creators are lost when it comes to SELLING comics Today, we're announcing work on a tutorial video that will show indie creators a simple, easy, free way to set up a payment platform so they can sell their comics and build an email list for future projects. Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/you-dont-need-a-publisher Subscribe to our newsletter to read all about it every

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15:46

How to Hide A Bad Comic

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2023/09/25

Why do some readers and reviewers think a bad comic is good? Today's Op-Ed talks about a trick creators will use, consciously or unconsciously, to make you think a terrible comic is actually great. It's not. Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.com/op-ed-how-to-hide-a-bad-comic/ Subscribe to our newsletter to read all about it every single week. Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe Follow

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16:17

Is DC Comics In Trouble?

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2023/09/18

A pattern is emerging with creators turning against DC Comics. Today's Op-Ed talks about a pattern of behavior that could be a sign of trouble for DC Comics in the near future. Have creators had enough of DC's mismanagement? Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/is-dc-comics-in-trouble Subscribe to our newsletter to read all about it every single week. Subscribe now👉

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20:41

Protect Your Darlings

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2023/09/11

It takes a lot of work to make a memorable character, but seconds to destroy it. Today's Op-Ed talks about the three Cs that define a character and a cautionary tale about a known creator who almost broke the most important C of all. Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week and reviews coming up this week. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/protect-your-darlings Subscribe to our newsletter to read all about it every single week. Subscribe now👉

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23:23

Know Your Limitations or No Success

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2023/09/04

You can't make a great comic when you don't know when to back off a bad idea. Today's Op-Ed talks about a comic creator's obligation to know his/her limitations with three examples of comics that should never have gone to print. Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week, reviews coming up this week, and reveal the winner of our subscriber poll about podcast platforms. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/know-your-limitations-or-no-success Subscribe to our

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21:10

One Big Idea + Big Swings = Big Wins

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2023/08/28

Our best-reviewed comics are the ones that have one BIG idea at its core. Today's Op-Ed talks about the concept of "One BIG Idea," how to define it, and why it's important. Plus, I cover the comic reviews of the past week, reviews coming up this week, and reveal the winner of our subscriber poll about podcast platforms. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/one-big-idea-big-swings-big-wins Subscribe to our newsletter to read all about it every single week. Subscribe now👉

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