Here we are at Round 4! It's been a wild ride, so go right to it...the final version of the #0 cover: [ image disabled ]
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Vote counting: We count each individual person that votes as one vote, no matter how many copies they order. If you want multiple copies - that's fine. We will be showing a ally of total copies as well as total votes, and when I make my decision on the winner, I will be considering BOTH numbers. There is no "veto" this round, but I will be having a discussion with the judges and decide the winner myself, based on multiple factors played out throughout the contest. I will be posting daily standings through the AUGUST 1st at 11:59:59 PM Eastern time Deadline for voting.
So! Feel free to post comments about the project! Watch for standings and any surprises the creators have set up for Round 4, right here! Ian Shires, CEO P.O. Box 214 Madison, OH 44057
Off to an interesting start, I think I'll just toss the numbers out there, then I have to get to work on an issue with overseas order postage calculations...fun!!
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1.) 7 Votes (+7) - 1 Mail in (+1) - 7 Copies Total (+7) Warpath 2.) 2 Votes (+2) - 0 Mail in (NC) - 6 Copies Total (+6) The Adventures of Spud 3.) 0 Votes (NC) - 0 Mail in (NC) - 0 Copies Total (NC) Tokyo Gonzo
Mail in orders are not counted on votes OR copy total until the envelope shows up from the voter to pay for the order. Ian Shires, CEO P.O. Box 214 Madison, OH 44057
The round's starting to warm up...and projects have kicked their endgames into gear. It's going to be interesting to see how it plays out, as Warpath sets the early pace pretty high.
1.) 16 Votes (+9) - 1 Mail in (NC) - 17 Copies Total (+10) Warpath 2.) 6 Votes (+4) - 1 Mail in (+1) - 11 Copies Total (+5) The Adventures of Spud 3.) 3 Votes (+3) - 0 Mail in (NC) - 3 Copies Total (+3) Tokyo Gonzo
Mail in orders are not counted on votes OR copy total until the envelope shows up from the voter to pay for the order. Ian Shires, CEO P.O. Box 214 Madison, OH 44057
The reality of the Round 4 starts to set in right about now. People start to see how much easier it is to get people to vote yes, that's a great project, than it is to get them to say, yes, I want a copy of it printed for my collection. With over a week left in the voting period, only one thing is certain right now: One project will win. Will it be current leader, Warpath, leading the charge? Will it be this year's "underdog" surprise, Spud, who rises to claim it's place? Or, how about the dark horse project, Tokyo Gonzo, which the judges all got behind to send to Round 4? Whose project is going to claim the title this year? We will see!
1.) 18 Votes (+2) - 1 Mail in (NC) - 19 Copies Total (+2) Warpath 2.) 8 Votes (+2) - 1 Mail in (NC) - 13 Copies Total (+2) The Adventures of Spud 3.) 4 Votes (+1) - 0 Mail in (NC) - 4 Copies Total (+4) Tokyo Gonzo
Mail in orders are not counted on votes OR copy total until the envelope shows up from the voter to pay for the order. Ian Shires, CEO P.O. Box 214 Madison, OH 44057
1.) 22 Votes (+4) - 2 Mail in (+1) - 25 Copies Total (+6) Warpath 2.) 15 Votes (+7) - 2 Mail in (+1) - 20 Copies Total (+7) The Adventures of Spud 3.) 5 Votes (+1) - 0 Mail in (NC) - 6 Copies Total (+2) Tokyo Gonzo
Mail in orders are not counted on votes OR copy total until the envelope shows up from the voter to pay for the order. Ian Shires, CEO P.O. Box 214 Madison, OH 44057
I can't believe, in the week so far, it took till just now for someone to point out the links were bad!!!! Gaaaa! Fixed links folks:
1.) 22 Votes (+4) - 2 Mail in (+1) - 25 Copies Total (+6) Warpath 2.) 15 Votes (+7) - 2 Mail in (+1) - 20 Copies Total (+7) The Adventures of Spud 3.) 5 Votes (+1) - 0 Mail in (NC) - 6 Copies Total (+2) Tokyo Gonzo Ian Shires, CEO P.O. Box 214 Madison, OH 44057
Slow sales, but slow and steady evening out of the top 2 projects...we're going to go into this upcoming Final Week of Round 4 with a huge challenge to the projects: How do you translate all those VOTES you got in the last 2 rounds, into supportive fans for your projects future? How will it all turn out? We can't even guess!
1.) 24 Votes (+2) - 2 Mail in (NC) - 27 Copies Total (+2) Warpath 2.) 18 Votes (+3) - 2 Mail in (NC) - 25 Copies Total (+5) The Adventures of Spud 3.) 5 Votes (NC) - 0 Mail in (NC) - 6 Copies Total (NC) Tokyo Gonzo
Mail in orders are not counted on votes OR copy total until the envelope shows up from the voter to pay for the order. Ian Shires, CEO P.O. Box 214 Madison, OH 44057
Welcome to Monday folks, just 5 more days of open voting time (So everyone knows: We will allow a week after voting for Mail-In orders to show up here to be converted from the Mail in slot to the Vote slot...if there are enough mail-ins to make a difference in the final standings - which it did last year). It should be an interesting week!
1.) 26 Votes (+2) - 5 Mail in (+3) - 29 Copies Total (+2) Warpath 2.) 20 Votes (+2) - 2 Mail in (NC) - 28 Copies Total (+3) The Adventures of Spud 3.) 5 Votes (NC) - 3 Mail in (+3) - 6 Copies Total (NC) Tokyo Gonzo
Mail in orders are not counted on votes OR copy total until the envelope shows up from the voter to pay for the order. Ian Shires, CEO P.O. Box 214 Madison, OH 44057
I'm actually surprised to not see way MORE copies being sold for this property. This puppy looks phenomenal!! Roger Foucault My website: {{Click URL Link}} Co-Admin of "Self Publisher Association" Facebook group (aka 'SPAF') located here: {{Click URL Link}}
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Thank you for saying so, sir.....I can tell you it's not from lack of trying! We've got all kinds of lines in the water, but not many bites yet. You think the Western thing is killing us?
Thank you for saying so, sir.....I can tell you it's not from lack of trying! We've got all kinds of lines in the water, but not many bites yet. You think the Western thing is killing us?
good comics transcend genre and will sell regardless. Westerns are making inroads all over so it has nothing to do with that at all. you just have to get out there and drum up that support. keep it going and you'll be surprized at the response. Blog l Myspace l Comicspace l CAG
Spud edges ever closer to Warpath, but it's still ANYONE'S game!
1.) 26 Votes (NC) - 6 Mail in (+1) - 29 Copies Total (NC) Warpath 2.) 23 Votes (+3) - 4 Mail in (+2) - 35 Copies Total (+7) The Adventures of Spud 3.) 6 Votes (+1) - 3 Mail in (+3) - 7 Copies Total (+1) Tokyo Gonzo
Mail in orders are not counted on votes OR copy total until the envelope shows up from the voter to pay for the order. Ian Shires, CEO P.O. Box 214 Madison, OH 44057
Warpath gets their drums going and lays down a solid day's advance, as the other projects continue to struggle to get rolling. With just 3 days (today, tomorrow, and Friday) left to vote...does anyone have the power to catch Warpath? We shall see!
1.) 31 Votes (+5) - 9 Mail in (+3) - 34 Copies Total (+5) Warpath 2.) 24 Votes (+1) - 4 Mail in (NC) - 36 Copies Total (+1) The Adventures of Spud 3.) 8 Votes (+2) - 3 Mail in (NC) - 9 Copies Total (+2) Tokyo Gonzo
Mail in orders are not counted on votes OR copy total until the envelope shows up from the voter to pay for the order. Ian Shires, CEO P.O. Box 214 Madison, OH 44057
Just today and tomorrow left folks! Warpath has established a solid lead which will be very hard for anyone to overcome, but that doesn't mean now is not the time to try!
1.) 39 Votes (+8) - 10 Mail in (+1) - 42 Copies Total (+8) Warpath 2.) 28 Votes (+4) - 4 Mail in (NC) - 40 Copies Total (+4) The Adventures of Spud 3.) 12 Votes (+4) - 3 Mail in (NC) - 13 Copies Total (+4) Tokyo Gonzo
Mail in orders are not counted on votes OR copy total until the envelope shows up from the voter to pay for the order. Ian Shires, CEO P.O. Box 214 Madison, OH 44057
Today is the last day of Round 4 voting! Warpath has taken a commanding lead, but it's not over till it's over...so if your favorite project isn't winning...now is the time to change that! Good luck, all, on the final day...
1.) 44 Votes (+5) - 10 Mail in (NC) - 51 Copies Total (+9) Warpath 2.) 28 Votes (NC) - 4 Mail in (NC) - 40 Copies Total (NC) The Adventures of Spud 3.) 14 Votes (+2) - 3 Mail in (NC) - 15 Copies Total (+2) Tokyo Gonzo
Mail in orders are not counted on votes OR copy total until the envelope shows up from the voter to pay for the order. Ian Shires, CEO P.O. Box 214 Madison, OH 44057
Thank you for saying so, sir.....I can tell you it's not from lack of trying! We've got all kinds of lines in the water, but not many bites yet. You think the Western thing is killing us?
I'm not an expert enough about genres to determine if that's the case here. I think any high quality artwork coupled with a strong storyline holds promise for building a strong fan base and imminent high sales if the marketing is right. Keep at it.
Roger Foucault My website: {{Click URL Link}} Co-Admin of "Self Publisher Association" Facebook group (aka 'SPAF') located here: {{Click URL Link}}
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I'm not an expert enough about genres to determine if that's the case here. I think any high quality artwork coupled with a strong storyline holds promise for building a strong fan base and imminent high sales if the marketing is right. Keep at it.
I disagree in a certain level. There's many good projects out there, with exceptional artwork, so the readers can get too picky at times. And if you add personal favorites to it, at the end it's all about the genre: every genre has his own audience, and that's it's sales basic pool. U may get a few other "open-minded" readers to buy your project, but they arent so many to get accounted for.
For example, I want to believe that I am pretty open-minded as a reader. I comedy and superheroes, but when a good mystery, or D&G comic appear, I'll give it a try, and even be its "customer". That's how I discovered Madman, TMCM, Mister X, Mister Blank, The One, and so on. BUT, I will never even consider buying a zombie comic, a war or a western one, and of course, Manga are a nono. It's just not my thing, and it never will be, even if the artwork is by Dave Ross (big fan here )
It's subjective to personal taste. But some fans of specific genres have been known to venture out of their interests to explore different themes. I was one of them and I'm sure there are many, many others out there who are the same.
Again, if the marketing is well executed and the comic in question can sell itself I have every confidence that it can tap into the traditional marketshare, get people to explore what this has to offer within the power of suspension of disbelief. Roger Foucault My website: {{Click URL Link}} Co-Admin of "Self Publisher Association" Facebook group (aka 'SPAF') located here: {{Click URL Link}}
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