Desperate Times...
Alright, before we get started on our Rant this morning, I gots some Links to throw up. First and foremost, the Link for my Brother's awe inspiring one man Band, The Dr. Orphyus Project, is up over at http://thedrorphyusproject.com. Not only is there a song from his album built right into the site, but there's info on the band, info on the new album, and lots of artwork from some crummy company called TORC Press. So, check that out.
Also, I've gots a myspace now. Did I really need a myspace? Probably not, but I got one anyway. The point of the site will be to post regular updates to my current production schedule. That way the two or three people that read the thing will know how close I am to getting an issue done. The address is www.myspace.com/torcpress.
Yesterday, we were having a minor crisis about the now inevitable closing of the local comic shop. After much consultation and brainstorming, here's the list of possible solutions for our soon to be comic-lessness.
1) Do Nothing and Whine About It. Pros: It's easy and will save me tons of money. Cons: This used to be my preferred method, but it's not really my style anymore.
2) Order Comics Online. Pros: Better overall selection. Cons: A bit isolationist, and I gotta pay shipping fees.
3) Get the Owners of the Local Game Store to Start Stocking Comics. Pros: Again, I can control the incoming selections. Cons: Dan and Deb already have their hands full with the game store/restaraunt.
4) Drive to Comic Quest in Evansville Once Per Month. Pros: Comic Quest does have an awesome selection. Cons: Gotta drive an hour and a half to get there, having a comic draught through most of the month, missing out on a comic if it sells out within a week or two.
5) Start my Own Comic Book Shop. Pros: I've always wanted my own comic shop. Cons: No Start up Capital, No Business Accumen, Overhead, It's been repeatedly proven that a comic shop can't survive in this area, I'm already working full time manual labor AND publishing my own comics.
Regardless, I've got lots of stuff to contemplate.
Also, I've gots a myspace now. Did I really need a myspace? Probably not, but I got one anyway. The point of the site will be to post regular updates to my current production schedule. That way the two or three people that read the thing will know how close I am to getting an issue done. The address is www.myspace.com/torcpress.
Yesterday, we were having a minor crisis about the now inevitable closing of the local comic shop. After much consultation and brainstorming, here's the list of possible solutions for our soon to be comic-lessness.
1) Do Nothing and Whine About It. Pros: It's easy and will save me tons of money. Cons: This used to be my preferred method, but it's not really my style anymore.
2) Order Comics Online. Pros: Better overall selection. Cons: A bit isolationist, and I gotta pay shipping fees.
3) Get the Owners of the Local Game Store to Start Stocking Comics. Pros: Again, I can control the incoming selections. Cons: Dan and Deb already have their hands full with the game store/restaraunt.
4) Drive to Comic Quest in Evansville Once Per Month. Pros: Comic Quest does have an awesome selection. Cons: Gotta drive an hour and a half to get there, having a comic draught through most of the month, missing out on a comic if it sells out within a week or two.
5) Start my Own Comic Book Shop. Pros: I've always wanted my own comic shop. Cons: No Start up Capital, No Business Accumen, Overhead, It's been repeatedly proven that a comic shop can't survive in this area, I'm already working full time manual labor AND publishing my own comics.
Regardless, I've got lots of stuff to contemplate.
2 Comments:
Purty much boils down to whether you can find a place wherin shipping is cheaper than gas to drive to Eville. Of course, you might consider incidental costs such as meals and a pittance of car maintenance on there as well. Then there are other entertainment costs that you might not pursue in Clay City or online..... It all hinges on shipping. Of course, if you can find a place that lets you say, "Send me these titles every month and I'll add special ones as needed," that's the cream of convenience.
Yeah, Beals in Olney used to sell books, but it closed. The one in Effingham in the mall and then by that gas station wasn't bad, it was actually decent but it got forced out. I take it pictures in more is a) defunct, b) not selling comics anymore or C) just a scary place to go.
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