The Corner Box S1E11 - Comics Are a Party and Everyone Should Be Invited

Episode SummaryOn this episode of The Corner Box, hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock talk about the enduring issue of getting non-comics readers to become comics readers, how comic books could be used as assets, when comics are adapted for the big screens, how DC and Marvel have effectively curated different materials for mass consumption, facing the challenge of dwindling readership, the lack of art literacy, how to improve the production standards of the entire industry, why film creation is different to comic book creation, improving the distribution of comic books, and creating satisfying comic book experiences on mobile devices.Timestamp Segments·       [01:15] Reflecting on Ron’s interview.·       [03:52] Converting non-comics readers.·       [05:29] David’s categories.·       [06:50] John’s perspective.·       [08:24] Integrating comic books as assets.·       [18:00] The comics at the movies.·       [21:04] Curating materials for the mass audiences.·       [23:02] Marketing the art of reading.·       [30:29] The importance of the art.·       [36:50] Improving the standards of the industry.·       [40:41] The difference between film and comics.·       [43:14] Increasing distribution.·       [45:50] Comic experiences on phones.·       [48:51] The bifurcation of the comic market.Notable Quotes·       “The rollercoaster has to have downs in order for you to enjoy the highs.”·       “There’s no way that monetisation of the comic book can compete with a box of popcorn.”·       “One of the big problems, in our country, is that people just don’t read.”·       “What makes comic books unique is the marriage of writing and art.”·       “You have to act how you want to be treated before somebody’s going to treat you that way.”·       “We have to go where people are.”Relevant LinksTheCornerBox.club.