We gained some great insights from our subscribers
We launched a short survey to get to know our collector community and better understand their comic book preferences. Below, we’ll delve into the insights gathered from each question.
Question 1: What sort of comic-book related themes would you like us to investigate and write about?
Answers to choose from:
Medicine and Health
War and Revolution
Science
Civil Rights
Religion & Philosophy
Other: Populated by our subscribers who wanted to add other choices. Here are some stand out responses:
The history of comics and their creators
Art processes and drawing techniques
News about the market (trends)
History of publishing companies
Wonder Women weaknesses
Origin stories of comic characters
GA, Sa, Ba Superhero. Pre-code horror and pre-code science fiction
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Question 2: What is your favourite era of art style?
Answers to choose from:
Golden Age (1930s-1950s)
Silver Age (1950s-1970s)
Bronze Age (1970s-1980s)
Dark Age (1980s-1990s)
Present Day (2000s-Present)
Manga Art
Alternative and Indie
Digital Art
European Comics
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Question 3: Who is your favourite comic book artist?
Answers to choose from:
Brian Bolland - Known for his detailed linework and iconic covers, notable for his work on "Batman: The Killing Joke" and "Judge Dredd."
Jim Steranko - Renowned for his innovative and experimental approach to comic book storytelling, particularly in his work on "Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D." and "Captain America."
John Romita Jr. - Recognized for his dynamic and energetic art style, notable for his work on "The Amazing Spider-Man," "Daredevil," and "X-Men."
Will Eisner - Considered one of the pioneers of the comic book medium, known for his groundbreaking work on "The Spirit" and his contributions to the development of graphic novels.
Steve Ditko - Co-creator of iconic characters such as Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, known for his distinctive and imaginative art style.
Osamu Tezuka - Often referred to as the "God of Manga," credited with shaping the modern manga industry and creating iconic series such as "Astro Boy" and "Black Jack."
Frank Miller - Known for his gritty and noir-influenced art style, acclaimed for his work on "Daredevil," "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns," and "Sin City."
Steve Dillon - Renowned for his clean and expressive artwork, notable for his collaborations with writer Garth Ennis on series like "Preacher" and "The Punisher."
Dave Gibbons - Co-creator and artist of "Watchmen," known for his meticulous attention to detail and innovative panel layouts.
Jack Kirby - Often called the "King of Comics," co-creator of numerous iconic characters and known for his dynamic and larger-than-life art style.
Other Artists: Populated by our subscribers who wanted to add other choices. Here are some stand out responses:
Berine Wrightson
John Byrne
Greg Capullo
John Buscema
George Perez
Jeff Lemire
Kieron Gillen
Brian K Vaughn
Alex di Campi
Neil Adams
John Romita Sr.
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Question 4: Who is your favourite comic book writer:
Answers to choose from:
John Byrne - Known for his work on titles such as "X-Men," "Fantastic Four," and "Superman," often credited with revitalizing these characters and their respective series.
Frank Miller - Renowned for his groundbreaking and gritty storytelling, notable for works like "Daredevil," "Batman: Year One," and "Sin City."
Neil Gaiman - Celebrated for his imaginative and literary approach to comics, famous for "The Sandman" series, as well as works like "Stardust" and "American Gods."
Stan Lee - Co-creator of many iconic Marvel Comics characters, known for his energetic writing style and for ushering in the Marvel Age of Comics with titles like "Spider-Man," "X-Men," and "Fantastic Four."
Jim Shooter - Former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, known for his influential writing on titles such as "The Avengers," "Secret Wars," and "Valiant Comics."
Todd McFarlane - Co-creator of "Spawn" and known for his distinctive artwork, McFarlane also wrote and illustrated many issues of the series.
Brian Michael Bendis - Prolific writer known for his long runs on titles such as "Ultimate Spider-Man," "Daredevil," "New Avengers," and "Jessica Jones."
Jack Kirby - Often called the "King of Comics," co-creator of numerous iconic characters and known for his dynamic storytelling and larger-than-life concepts.
Other Writers: Populated by our subscribers who wanted to add other choices. Here are some stand out responses:
Alan Moore ("Watchmen," "V for Vendetta," "Swamp Thing")
Grant Morrison ("Batman: Arkham Asylum," "All-Star Superman," "The Invisibles")
Chris Claremont ("X-Men," "The New Mutants," "Uncanny X-Men")
Joss Whedon ("Astonishing X-Men," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer")
Marv Wolfman ("The New Teen Titans," "Crisis on Infinite Earths")
Mark Millar ("Civil War," "Old Man Logan," "Kick-Ass")
Geoff Johns ("Green Lantern," "The Flash," "Justice League")
Question 5: Lastly, outside of comics what else do you collect?
This was an open-ended question that our subscribers filled out by text.
Results:
In conclusion, the insights from this survey are a treasure trove, revealing the diverse and rich tastes within our collector community. From preferred comic themes to adored artists and writers, your responses paint a vivid picture of a group deeply connected to the art and storytelling of comics.
