Comments on: PC World: 5 web comics to make you ditch your newspaper http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/ The source for industry news for the professional cartoonist Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:23:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Martin Heald http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-69231 Martin Heald Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:45:19 +0000 http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-69231 >>>I kind of wish there was a stand out Webcomic Family Strip out on the web. >>>I kind of wish there was a stand out Webcomic Family Strip out on the web.

]]> By: Larry Levine http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68255 Larry Levine Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:11:57 +0000 http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68255 Being a web cartoonist is like how The Marx Brothers, Jack Benny or Burns & Allen started in Vaudeville. The web gives my strip a forum to be seen, reader's responses offer me the chance to fine-tune the act, all while setting my sights on playing 'The Palace', which in this case is syndication. Being a web cartoonist is like how The Marx Brothers, Jack Benny or Burns & Allen started in Vaudeville. The web gives my strip a forum to be seen, reader’s responses offer me the chance to fine-tune the act, all while setting my sights on playing ‘The Palace’, which in this case is syndication.

]]> By: David Reddick http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68246 David Reddick Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:21:17 +0000 http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68246 It's neat, really, I love these print/web discussions... many webcomics today ARE maturing, coming into their own. To be honest, this reminds me of the origin of comic strips and their original inclusion into newspapers so many years ago by Hearst and the like - to bring in new entertainment content to attract readers to sell newspapers. Newspapers today have lost sight of that premise entirely (read your stamp-sized comic strips in the morning, all of which I love at ANY size, that are being squeezed out for more of the same national news you can get anywhere, and advertising), and yet, webcomics are all ABOUT that premise. And the cartoonists who do them do so for many hopes, but I think at its core, it's out of the love of doing it. The dream and reality of having a webcomic to show to millions of potential readers is not nearly as hopeless to some as submitting one out of 6,000 strips (in a year) to a major syndicate only to be beholden to that syndicates hit-or-miss demographically-driven standards. I am no stranger to print syndication, I love it, I work professionally in that field full-time. And yet, I'm doing a couple of webcomics out there, and just posted on my site the desire to do another one. An enterprising cartoonist, young or old, with the desire to draw comic strips, the know-how and maturity to write AND draw well, and the business sense to promote it can be successful. I'm a firm-believer in literally doing anything you put your mind to, and the unlimited canvas of the web is a great playground. I've sent a print comics submission every year (usually 2 a year) for the last 10+ years, and this past year was the first time I really didn't do that, and turned my attention to web opportunities. And I'm glad I have. I love it. (Although I haven't counted out print either by any means, I love that too - I say anywhere you can get published, gain experience and share your world is a good thing!). There is no print vs. web in comics to me, anymore than there is paper vs. digital execution of art to me anymore. I'll bet a caveman once scoffed at his cave brother when, as caveman #1 was scribbling his cartoons in the dirt with a stick on a windy day, caveman #2 started doodling on the cave wall with a stick dipped in pigment. So Alan's original question, based on the Washington Post's article: Are these comics worth ditching up my newspaper? No! They're worth bookmarking (I have them all bookmarked already anyhoo!) and ADDING to my newspaper comics! :-) It’s neat, really, I love these print/web discussions… many webcomics today ARE maturing, coming into their own. To be honest, this reminds me of the origin of comic strips and their original inclusion into newspapers so many years ago by Hearst and the like – to bring in new entertainment content to attract readers to sell newspapers. Newspapers today have lost sight of that premise entirely (read your stamp-sized comic strips in the morning, all of which I love at ANY size, that are being squeezed out for more of the same national news you can get anywhere, and advertising), and yet, webcomics are all ABOUT that premise. And the cartoonists who do them do so for many hopes, but I think at its core, it’s out of the love of doing it. The dream and reality of having a webcomic to show to millions of potential readers is not nearly as hopeless to some as submitting one out of 6,000 strips (in a year) to a major syndicate only to be beholden to that syndicates hit-or-miss demographically-driven standards. I am no stranger to print syndication, I love it, I work professionally in that field full-time. And yet, I’m doing a couple of webcomics out there, and just posted on my site the desire to do another one. An enterprising cartoonist, young or old, with the desire to draw comic strips, the know-how and maturity to write AND draw well, and the business sense to promote it can be successful. I’m a firm-believer in literally doing anything you put your mind to, and the unlimited canvas of the web is a great playground. I’ve sent a print comics submission every year (usually 2 a year) for the last 10+ years, and this past year was the first time I really didn’t do that, and turned my attention to web opportunities. And I’m glad I have. I love it. (Although I haven’t counted out print either by any means, I love that too – I say anywhere you can get published, gain experience and share your world is a good thing!). There is no print vs. web in comics to me, anymore than there is paper vs. digital execution of art to me anymore. I’ll bet a caveman once scoffed at his cave brother when, as caveman #1 was scribbling his cartoons in the dirt with a stick on a windy day, caveman #2 started doodling on the cave wall with a stick dipped in pigment. So Alan’s original question, based on the Washington Post’s article: Are these comics worth ditching up my newspaper? No! They’re worth bookmarking (I have them all bookmarked already anyhoo!) and ADDING to my newspaper comics! :-)

]]> By: Marilla P. Alligator http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68226 Marilla P. Alligator Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:34:13 +0000 http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68226 Like Eric eluded to a couple posts up, I think the distinction between "webcomics" and print comics is harmful to the industry. The term webcomics does have a "geeky" connotation which unfortunately disconnects the content from much of the intended audience. Comics should be called comics - no matter where and how they are published, online or not. We NEVER use the term webcomics at Zingerding even though our whole platform is being developed for ONLINE comic strips. Strip readers span multiple demographics and we don't want the thought of technology to get in the way. Most of us here are web savvy but you have to remember that not all of your potential readership is. Like Eric eluded to a couple posts up, I think the distinction between “webcomics” and print comics is harmful to the industry. The term webcomics does have a “geeky” connotation which unfortunately disconnects the content from much of the intended audience. Comics should be called comics – no matter where and how they are published, online or not.

We NEVER use the term webcomics at Zingerding even though our whole platform is being developed for ONLINE comic strips. Strip readers span multiple demographics and we don’t want the thought of technology to get in the way. Most of us here are web savvy but you have to remember that not all of your potential readership is.

]]> By: Larry Levine http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68217 Larry Levine Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:58:06 +0000 http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68217 "As of now, web comics become monetarily successful only if they are geared to the geek community". As the creator of a web comic I can only speak for my own objects, I create my strip as if I would for print, with the exception of extensive use of color for the dailies. I think the expectation for any strip, print or web, is to entertain the largest segment of the readership with characters & humor that they can relate to--and hopefully will wish to visit day to day. “As of now, web comics become monetarily successful only if they are geared to the geek community”.

As the creator of a web comic I can only speak for my own objects, I create my strip as if I would for print, with the exception of extensive use of color for the dailies. I think the expectation for any strip, print or web, is to entertain the largest segment of the readership with characters & humor that they can relate to–and hopefully will wish to visit day to day.

]]> By: Eric Burke http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68215 Eric Burke Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:00:23 +0000 http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68215 Comics are comics. There are good "print" and "web" comics as well as bad "print" and "web" comics. I enjoy both quality comics no matter their pigeonhole. I don't understand why there always has to be a line drawn in the sand between the two. Maybe it's the lame flame wars that always seem to erupt online regarding print v. web? Also...<i>Dr. McNinja</i>Blondie... However, I know where to find the listing for quality syndicated comics, but is there one or two comprehensive lists of webcomics? I know there are many good comics online that I am missing because I don't know about them... ...here's a quality b;last from the past: http://voicesinmyhand.weirdtheorem.com/ Comics are comics.

There are good “print” and “web” comics as well as bad “print” and “web” comics.

I enjoy both quality comics no matter their pigeonhole.

I don’t understand why there always has to be a line drawn in the sand between the two. Maybe it’s the lame flame wars that always seem to erupt online regarding print v. web?

Also…Dr. McNinjaBlondie…

However, I know where to find the listing for quality syndicated comics, but is there one or two comprehensive lists of webcomics? I know there are many good comics online that I am missing because I don’t know about them…

…here’s a quality b;last from the past:
http://voicesinmyhand.weirdtheorem.com/

]]> By: Joe Parker http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68213 Joe Parker Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:37:39 +0000 http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68213 I prefer to read the comics in the paper, however, so many of my old favorites are no longer carried in the Washington Post, or the Times that I come on-line to read them. As an added bonus, I've found some new ones to add to the list. Maybe somebody will publish a paper that's all "funnies"... I'd buy it! I prefer to read the comics in the paper, however, so many of my old favorites are no longer carried in the Washington Post, or the Times that I come on-line to read them. As an added bonus, I’ve found some new ones to add to the list. Maybe somebody will publish a paper that’s all “funnies”… I’d buy it!

]]> By: Alan Gardner http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68211 Alan Gardner Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:23:45 +0000 http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68211 <a href="http://www.youdamnkid.com/" rel="nofollow">You Damn Kid</a> is pretty funny. Loved the artwork, and it got a few chuckles out of me. You Damn Kid is pretty funny. Loved the artwork, and it got a few chuckles out of me.

]]> By: Rick Stromoski http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68210 Rick Stromoski Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:02:48 +0000 http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68210 >>>>I kind of wish there was a stand out Webcomic Family Strip out on the web. "You Damn Kid" is brilliant irreverent dysfunctional catholic family humor...Owen Dunne is in a league of his own....the only web comic that makes me laugh out loud. >>>>I kind of wish there was a stand out Webcomic Family Strip out on the web.

“You Damn Kid” is brilliant irreverent dysfunctional catholic family humor…Owen Dunne is in a league of his own….the only web comic that makes me laugh out loud.

]]> By: Dawn Douglass http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68208 Dawn Douglass Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:44:45 +0000 http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2008/01/07/pc-world-5-web-comics-to-make-you-ditch-your-newspaper/#comment-68208 I meant major online players. Demographics for newspaper comics can vary widely by feature. I meant major online players. Demographics for newspaper comics can vary widely by feature.

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