September 1, 2012
CR Week In Review
The top comics-related news stories from August 25 to August 31, 2012:
1. As to show how things stay the same as much as they change, a flurry of variant covers and a speculation boomlet regarding Superman and Wonder Woman kissing
descend upon the direct market.
2. Jack Kirby's birthday
throws the spotlight on the Hero Initiative through a fundraising event in the legendary comics artist's name.
3. Some good news in a summer that could use some more: the Aurora Rise event attended by comics pros Steve Niles, Mike Mignola, Matt Fraction and Justin Norman
was successful enough fundraising through that organization will continue.
Winner Of The Week
Alex Segura, who goes back to DC Comics with a fancy new title after a brief and productive run as the main PR guy at Archie.
Loser Of The Week
Any direct market comics shops that don't feel like participating in the instant-collectible market and have to figure out how to order a new refashioning of the Marvel line with a bunch of variant issues complicating the perceived demand.
Quote Of The Week
"Thank you all so much! Get ready to make some Projects." -- A thank-you note on the occasion of
The Projects meeting its ambitious $8500 crowd-funding goal. The Portland festival seeks to encourage an alternative convention format from the usual dealers-room/exhibitor model.
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today's cover is from the small-press and independent comics scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s
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