As regular readers are aware I’ve been reading a lot of older works, mostly comic strip reprints. The bulk of the material is pre-1945, and while it shares the a basic framework with modern comics they are vastly different. And that’s a good thing. Let’s be clear:...
52Q | #58: Sex & Violence
by Comic Book Daily Staff
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Back by popular demand, Comic Book Daily asks the question and the crew (and special guests) give their answers. Tip of the hat goes to Scott VanderPloeg for this week’s question. Violence, scantily clad women, sexuality, Batman and Catwoman's recent escapades, etc. This weeks 52Q: Is adult subject matter in comics hurting or helping its ability to reach new readers?
Image Adds DC Ratings
by Scott VanderPloeg
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Via their weekly retailer newsletter Image Comics announced they would be adopting the same ratings system DC uses. Here’s the full text: Greetings, retail partners! We have some exciting news this week and we wanted you to hear it first: As of July 2011, Image Comics...
WHOSOEVER HOLDS THIS HAMMER: Comic Books Need A Better Rating Sys...
by Anthony Falcone
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I was looking at the Previews Catalogue and I got a chance to closely examine the rating systems for Marvel and DC. I support ratings systems because they allow the public to easily identify content in an entertainment medium. The public then has the choice of whether or not they wish to view...
