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Cool. It is true that immediately after invix posted the first response I went ahead and made a huge fucking list of online comic contenders (and knock it off, invix. you're making me blush).
There are a few things we must consider. First, how often should we do this? Since these are going to be things that can be read in a very short period of time, I figure going a month between readings might be too long a wait. On the other hand, much as I might want to go full steam ahead, weekly might be a little too much too soon. So, unless we discover that it would work otherwise, I suggest a bi-weekly schedule. And I figure each comic profiled should have it's own thread.
Second, we should decide who will choose the comics. I don't mind doing it, but I also don't want to come off as a controlling asshole. So, our options are that I choose all the stories, we take turns somehow, or picks are chosen but must be passed by me first. Like I said, I'm easy, and we can always change our minds.
Third, in the event that anybody can choose comics, we have to set parameters for what type of comic to include. After inspecting a number of sites, here's what I've come up with. Any type of story or genre is allowable, from serious experiments in comic literature, to classic comic strip reprints, to pop culture explorations, to superhero comics from the Golden Age, and so on. The majority, however, will be stories originally done for the internet. All stories should be complete, or if they're not (for example, a continuity strip that will never end) then a good sample of strips within the overall story should be cited as our focal point. Gag strips may be used, but it's possible that they may be troublesome since they very rarely have an overarching narrative.
I might contact a few select people who don't normally notice the comics forum, or even post something in the Conversation, even though I hate shilling like that. I think it would be nice to get a variety of voices involved in this, and it would only cost them a few minutes of their time.
Lastly, I'm pissed because I have found some pieces of comic beauty that are unsuitable for this because they are not yet finished. It's driving me nuts, they're so good. |
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