411mania has just been updated with reviews on some of the best comics including Daredevil 61. However of most interest to us lot is the review of 2000AD, which for the first time is done not by me but by my American sub-editor Chris who's just picked up with the start of Terror. Naturally he's loving an his excellent review can be accessed through the link at the bottom.
I'm forwarded this link to him so any feedback I'm sure would be appericated.
Will
Link: He likes it, he really likes it!
That's a really encouraging review... I liked the almost simpering adoration he pours over the comic!
I do get the impression that most US comic fans have possibly heard of 2000AD but it never really occurred to them to read it. Reading this one reviewers' story of getting round to reading the Galaxy's Greatest was quite heartwarming really - so well done Will for getting him interested!
2000AD - if only they'd just read it, they'd realize how bloody good it is!
I don't think it's that US readers aren't interested, more that the format & price of 2000AD over there make it less likely to be stocked by most stores. It's a weekly anthology that's priced (IIRC) at about $1 more than your typical US monthly - not exactly the most enticing package, even if you can find it in a comics store!
Anyway - Hooray for the new DC deal - hopefully them US folks will be able to get proper Thill Power more easily from now on.
"I don't think it's that US readers aren't interested, more that the format & price of 2000AD over there make it less likely to be stocked by most stores. It's a weekly anthology that's priced (IIRC) at about $1 more than your typical US monthly - not exactly the most enticing package, even if you can find it in a comics store!"
Yeah but you forget its the Galaxy's Greatest Comic. Plus lets face it if your a Superman, Batman, Spiderman or an X-Men fan then its like picking up a weekly comic if not more with the 18 issues per year with the marvel comics.
"That's a really encouraging review... I liked the almost simpering adoration he pours over the comic!
I do get the impression that most US comic fans have possibly heard of 2000AD but it never really occurred to them to read it. Reading this one reviewers' story of getting round to reading the Galaxy's Greatest was quite heartwarming really - so well done Will for getting him interested! "
I find it encouraging to, I must admit when I approached Daron (head guy over at 411mania/comics) about reviewing 2000AD my principle hope was to just shout very louding about how great 2000AD is...and then we got the Autumn Line-Up which put paid to that idea for three months (well it earned me along with others a cryptic/grudging mention in a David Bishop interview) but these past six months have been great. Hopefully when the DC Comics deal kicks in (although it'd be a lot better if they were published under the Vertigo imprint) more will gain access to them. Hopefully Rebellion and/or DC have a wedge of comp copies to make the American websites read/review them and then fall in love with them; because well you know. Equally hopefully I'll have some money so I can buy them all.
Will
DC's marketing and sales people are handling US reviews, I think. So basically should be the same kinds of places that you see DC reviews - but that's everything from ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY to WIZARD.
J-Bo-1
If anyone's interest, I included 2000AD in my newest column. http://www.mightyminicon.com/columns.asp?ID=2
I'm also anxiously awaiting September when DC will start releasing 2000AD material.
My store was able to confirm that I'd get 1397-1400! woo-hoo! But that still leaves me with the big gap from 1387 to 1396. I'm going to keep trying ebay for them, hopefully from an American seller.
It's gratifying to hear from 2000ad fans from across the pond. It shows an admirable level of determination and commitment to the cause of thrill power, as it must be dificult to maintain a consistent run of issues. Hats of to your local comic shop also, for trying to track issues down.
With the DC deal in the can, you guys are are gonna wake up, to what long time readers have known all along- that 2000ad consistently produces some of the most brilliant strips in the world! Spread the word silvashadow, 2000ad's coming to town, and you're all invited to the party!
Yeah, nice review and enjoyed the colum as well. I think it shows that it's not just about Americans not bothering, it's just a difficult comic to get hold of. The DC deal can only be a good thing, and I hope it raises the appeal of the comic.