Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Blogs/FanBoy/View-315.asp" target="_blank"><b>5/6/11 For Asgard! (FanBoy's Blog)</b></a>
Originally Posted By craigdvc In order for Disney to see a long-term profit from Marvel they need to make the comics for all ages again. I don't mean a rating system. I mean that they need to hold their writers and editors to the same standard as they did in the 60's, 70's and mid-80's. Stories today are geared toward readers in their 20's & 30's. Disney needs to make their comics available to all readers through spinner racks at groceries and not the few dark comic shops that are still open. New readers are not being brought into the fold.
Originally Posted By matthewdort Marvel already has plenty of titles geared for younger readers, and I for one enjoy the mature storylines of some of the current titles. As far as distribution is concerned, they should get aggressive and release comics by online subscription as soon as the print versions are published. Print will always have a niche appeal, but digital holds tremendous growth.
Originally Posted By craigdvc It used to be that EVERY comic was geared toward younger viewers not just 4-5. Yes there were multiple Spider-Men comics but at least they were all the SAME Spider-man. The stories were written in layers that all ages could understand. Questions like, "What does the Thing's penis look like?" or "What would it be like if Ant-Man and Wasp had sex?" wouldn't be answered in the comics but left for the immature, slobbering dreck that were to old for comics. Today it seems that those who used to ask those questions are the ones running the company. Online comics are great if you're a 20-something with nothing else to do but sit in front of a computer or iPad. It does not bring in new readers. That is what is killing the industry. Not bringing in new readers. You can't throw a download in your backpack or trade with your friends. Comics need to be everywhere.
Originally Posted By basil fan For what it's worth, Craig, I agree with you. I quit buying new comics some years ago and now only re-read my collection. Basil of Baker Street <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/basil/bakerst.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/...rst.html</a>
