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July 11, 2007

Fan-created comics

Logo_5 John tells us about Zuda, a forthcoming project from DC Comics that'll rely on the participation of fans to create a new, web-based comic strip. Fans will also be able to vote on their peer-created favorites.

As the Zuda guys describe it: "The one you guys like the best is the one we'll sign up for a one-year contract."

Products or categories with built-in, existing fanatical bases that probably have the best shots at fostering a participatory community. Comics are a natural fit.

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Posted by: Freddie Sirmans at Jul 11, 2007 1:36:36 PM

Wonderful idea.

It is great that the hobbies that seem to be forgotten are receiving support. In this situation, a backing can be promoted in order to allow a comic book to be born.

With all the technology,MP3, Iphones, and more, children (and adults) have forgotten the simple, yet creative, forms of entertainment that have so much thought and effort placed forth.

Eran

Posted by: Eran at Jul 19, 2007 4:59:31 AM

There was/is actually quite a bit of controversy amongst the indy webcomic creators about this concept. Many are feeling taken advantage of.

From what I've read, I think it's equal parts resistance against "the man" and legitimate concern about the "factoryizing" of webcomics.

Posted by: Jake McKee at Sep 15, 2007 11:58:28 AM

I creat a comic call jungle joe ,its about a cop he has a cristal eye and his parther in transfor in a wolf ,they live in shock city its very cool.I live in Spain in malaga,my name is joshua novosel and im 14 yers old.my number is 663079764 please call me if you like the idea. bye

Posted by: joshua at May 31, 2008 11:22:04 AM



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