The comic book industry has been going through a transformation. Technology, movies and merchandise are revamping the comic book experience for both traditional and new fans.
The comic book industry has been going through a transformation. Technology, movies and merchandise are revamping the comic book experience for both traditional and new fans.
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Digital drawing is a trend, where the traditional sketch book and pencil have been replaced by new devices like digital drawing pads and graphics tablets.
Digital drawing is a trend, where the traditional sketch book and pencil have been replaced by new devices like digital drawing pads and graphics tablets.
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Technology has changed production for artists, and reading habits for fans. Like other forms of literature, comic books are now available on digital platforms, allowing fans to easily access their favorite stories.
Technology has changed production for artists, and reading habits for fans. Like other forms of literature, comic books are now available on digital platforms, allowing fans to easily access their favorite stories.
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A 2012 Bloomberg report noted that digital sales are rapidly rising. Aside from print, many fans are consuming their comics on apps like comiXology, which has over 30,000 titles available.
A 2012 Bloomberg report noted that digital sales are rapidly rising. Aside from print, many fans are consuming their comics on apps like comiXology, which has over 30,000 titles available.
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Superhero movies are among the fastest growing cinematic genres. According to Forbes, in 2012, Sony's "The Amazing Spider-Man" brought in $140 million to the US over the opening weekend. Together with video games, movies have become a new gateway to comic books and their characters.
Superhero movies are among the fastest growing cinematic genres. According to Forbes, in 2012, Sony's "The Amazing Spider-Man" brought in $140 million to the US over the opening weekend. Together with video games, movies have become a new gateway to comic books and their characters.
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"Because of the resurgence in the movies, the younger adult audiences have discovered comic books and they want to know more," says Bryan Cooney who leads Marketing, Sales and Advertising for MCM Expo - the organizers of UK wide comic conventions, including MCM London Comic Con.
"Because of the resurgence in the movies, the younger adult audiences have discovered comic books and they want to know more," says Bryan Cooney who leads Marketing, Sales and Advertising for MCM Expo - the organizers of UK wide comic conventions, including MCM London Comic Con.
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Conventions are significantly important to the industry, acting as focal point for fans, collectors, artists and publishers.
Conventions are significantly important to the industry, acting as focal point for fans, collectors, artists and publishers.
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Bryan Cooney noted these large scale events have also changed in size and are reaching out to a wider, younger audience.
Bryan Cooney noted these large scale events have also changed in size and are reaching out to a wider, younger audience.
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At the recent London Comic Con, fans, like Sky (left) stated it was time the industry branched out to include more original female characters.
At the recent London Comic Con, fans, like Sky (left) stated it was time the industry branched out to include more original female characters.
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But old classics like Bananaman (left) are still popular. Esme and Ellen decided to dress up as Batman and Robin. "The muscles won us over".
But old classics like Bananaman (left) are still popular. Esme and Ellen decided to dress up as Batman and Robin. "The muscles won us over".
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The longest running comic convention in the US is July's San Diego Comic-Con, where the old and the new will meet. It isn't too late to dress up and make your way there.
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The longest running comic convention in the US is July's San Diego Comic-Con, where the old and the new will meet. It isn't too late to dress up and make your way there.
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