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04-08-2020, 03:46 PM
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To add my 2 squirts to the mix: I think the launch of Image comics in 1992 was when comics turned for the worse. There had been hints and signs, before then. But at that point, it was official that it was more about what looked COOL and KICK-ASS, as opposed to what had substance. Multiple FIRST ISSUES and cover gimmicks soon followed and became the norm.
For the record, the first multi-cover gimmick I can recall was with the launch of "Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight" in 1989. You HAD to have the blue, green, red and yellow covers of the same exact comic. For awhile, there was some BS that one color (I want to say red) was considered more valuable than the others.
I agree completely but Image wasn't the only company that cashed in with style over substance. Image did seem to lead the charge though.
I think the industry has always attracted many professionals who may not be the best at socializing. Social media exposed what was kept behind an industry curtain for a long time now now and industry professionals have soured a lot of fans through social media, especially in an era where politics have unfortunately seemed to infect every single aspect of our lives. The people in charge of the companies have lent more credence to social influencers than the people who actually buy their product.
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