contract image/svg+xml

phrases. - The Official GlobalComix Blog

What is the Competition for Your Comic?

By gamalhennessyCommunity • May 26, 2020 3



Your comic may be unique and original, but it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. There are probably similar elements in other comics that appeal to your ideal reader profile no matter what your story is about. Understanding what’s already in the market and the characteristics of your competition can provide valuable information in both creating relationships with your reader and producing a better book.

Competition is the effort of two or more parties acting independently to secure the business of a third party. For an independent comic book publisher, competition is defined as all media that can appeal to the ideal reader profile. Because readers do not have unlimited time or...

Christopher

Christopher admin supporter 5 years ago

@PCMLucif3r @chanYE @Mr-Toontastic here's the follow-up notification to the previous post :)

MK-Wizard

MK-Wizard 5 years ago

I would say it is huge because there is another comic that came out before that is Jekyll and Hyde themed which also happens to be LGBT+ themed. It has quite a following and with LGBT+ inclusion being all the rage, I have a huge dog to compete with.

Who is the Ideal Reader for Your Comic?  

By gamalhennessyCommunity • May 19, 2020 14

Marketing is a critical skill for independent comic book publishers and Global Comix wants to make sure you have the tools and information you need to connect with your readers. Today I want to explore the concept of the ideal reader and how it can help you sell more comics.

An ideal reader is the specific type of person who would enjoy buying and reading your comic. Some writers like Stephen King focus on a specific real-world individual, like his wife. Others use a theoretical profile. This post will focus more on the hypothetical idea since all of us aren’t fortunate enough to marry our ideal reader.

Are You the Ideal Reader for Your Comic?


If you are a person who...

HCHaze

HCHaze 3 years ago

Good advice! I am new at this and need to work on my marketing skills.

Eric

Eric admin 3 years ago

@HCHaze let us know what other questions come up, and feel free to check out our webinars on youtube channel!