Is that time again, when little blog posts I wanted to do compile in a big one.
Issue 25:
I know, I KNOW! I completely failed in keeping my promise. This one took way too long (and it’s gonna keep like two more weeks) to come out. The files are FINALLY on it’s way to the printer. So yeah, there’s going to be a printed version of issue 25, and when it comes out I’ll let you guys know. But, that brings me to my next topic:
The death of the single issue:
Notice how I just mentioned issue 25 and not 25 – 28 that are the ones in queue to be printed? Well, that’s because I made the decision to stop producing single issues in a regular basis. 25 is going to be the last one of the series printed periodically. I’ll print special issues from time to time (like chapter 30, but we’ll get to that in a moment), but not in single format anymore. I know this might upset a couple of people, but the time invested in them is not being payed off as I would like to. I gotta be realistic, and let me compare myself to the big guys here for a second: single issues are struggling for sales these days, more people are now waiting for the TPBs. And, in a way smaller scale, I’m seeing this. The single issues of Wyliman are not selling almost at all, and I get better sales from the trades. So… I think it’s pretty logical. So, issue 25 will be the last one (besides scattered issues of special events in the story).
Chapter 30:
I am EXCITED about this one! It’s kinda of a throw back to Chapter 8. It’s complete weirdness in a strange world. I don’t want to say much, you’ll see what I mean. What I can say is that this particular chapter will be updated slower than my regular schedule. The reason being is that I’m really taking my time to write, layout, and draw this one. Not that I don’t do that from all my work, but this one I’m aiming like 10 levels above my standard (to this date). Just keep this in mind, I’m taking Michael Zulli, Jeremy Bastian and Juan Diaz Canales & Juanjo Guarnido’s Blacksad as inspiration and reference material for this chapter. So, just this one time (until I come up with a crazier idea) the comic will update on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
And that’s not all!:
The website updates and the TPB will get the black and white version of this story. The mighty fine thing is that a special FULL COLOR (hand colored, mind you) printed version and PDF version will be available for sale (as soon as that part of the job is done, of course). Both versions will have additional material, like pin-ups and production process. Just as a teaser, this is how page uno looks like:
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TPB Volume 3:
Coming out next month! Yay!
Contest:
Stay tuned to the blog next Wednesday (June 1st) when a contest will be announced where you could be part of the Wyliman universe. So stick around!
And that’s basically all for me now. Looking forward to a lot of things. I just wish I had enough time to do them all peacefully. Then again, there’s no thrill in simple things.
Mario A.~
Well, had to happen sooner or later…
Interesting to see you compare your future chapter with Blacksad (which I just discovered and loved), which really should take Wilyman to an awesome level.. I’m getting hyped for this. Keep up the great work…
Yeah, I wish it was something profitable to keep it going, but I gotta be realistic about it, and it’s not only me who’s struggling with this, even Marvel and DC are having trouble selling the single issues, now imagine all the independents.
Heheh, thanks! I just wish I can make a decent homage to Blacksad and also Zulli and Bastian.
Bueno cuanta noticia don Mario…
En cuanto a los números sueltos, debo decir que hay cierta magia en ellos (como las portadas por ejemplo), que se pierde un poquito con el TPB, en lo personal estos ultimos me sacan un poco de onda porque a veces no se donde termina un capitulo y donde empieza el otro.
Sin embargo hay que reconocer lo utiles y practicos que son, además de que como siempre, hay que poner todo en el contexto correcto y en tu caso, me parece sumamente acertada esta decisión, tal vez ahora, teniendo en mente que solo vas a imprimir un TPB, pues la edición pueda ser un poco más “pulida” por decirlo asÃ.
Te deseo exito con estos nuevos proyectos y desde ya estoy esperando ese número 30 que promete ser emocionante, la garantÃa contigo es que siempre te superas a ti mismo.
Saludos…
desde que volvà a hacer comic hace unos añitos, tu fuiste parte de mi inspiración y motivación de que SI SE PUEDE, que no hay más emedio que TRABAJAR y TRABAJAR y después seguir TRABAJANDO para lograr lo que uno quiere de este medio tan madreado… sé que llegarás lejos y hasta donde quieras… te apoyo incondicionalmente, estoy seguro que eres parte de la nueva era del comic mexicano y aquà seguiremos luchando…
…avise cuando salga ese TPB y ese número 25, no?