I have been working on my first comic book for the last 8 months. Does anyone know a publisher or someone in the industry that could take a look at my work who wont steal my ideas.
2006-09-01 04:47:48 · 5 answers · asked by Joe J 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
First off, why do you want someone to just "take a look" at your story? What is your goal, do you want them to consider publishing it or just review it for feedback?
Let's assume that you are happy with what you wrote and you want to get it published. That's a fine goal, but it's very, very, very, hard to do. Here are some tips and facts that should help you.
1. You don't need an agent. Most publishers work directly with the artists (writers or pencillers, ect..). So don't waste your time or money trying to get one for comic books.
2. Do you know what companies you want to submit your work to? This is important because not every company accepts open submissions. Some do, but most simply don't so you'll need to know that.
3. There are many other publishers out there besides Marvel and DC that publish comic books. These "independent" publishers are more likely to take a look at your work, but the pay will be less. You will need to become familar with the other comic book companies out there so you can consider them when you send them a copy of your script.
4. Does your story fit in with the types of stories that comic book publisher prints? For instance, if your story is about a typical superhero, then you don't want to submit it to Moonstone Comics because they don't do superhero comics. Make sure you know what types of stories the company is interested in publishing before you send it out.
5. Become familar with some of the comic book website communities that are out there. Popular sites that are more tuned to helping new writers and artists break in are Digital Webbing and Comic Foundry. They both have a very active forum community that is supportive and geared towards helping people break into the field. Check them out by doing a google search for them.
6. Attend comic book conventions. Shows such as the San Diego Comic Con or any of the Wizard World conventions are packed with editors and people from comic book companies that will talk to fans and people who want to break in. Be polite and ask them if they have time to talk to you and get to know them. They may even ask you for a sample of your writing, so have it handy.
7. I would also recommend reading some books that are geared directly towards writing comic books. Here are a few:
Sequential Art by Will Eisner
Comic Book Script Writing by Peter David
DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics by Dennis O'Neil
Understanding Comics by Scot McCloud
Good Luck! It's hard work, but you can do it.
2006-09-02 12:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by crazz_32 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heres an idea- copyright them before you send them off. Even if you just mail yourself a copy of it(by getting it postmarked) and not opening the letter. That way if they ever stole the idea you could sue and prove it because you have the oldest version(postdated by the postoffice- only opened by the judge) try marvel or dc comics.
2006-09-01 04:50:34 · answer #2 · answered by cats4ever2k1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without an agent that would be very difficult. How do you know that the idea isn't being worked on right now? If they read your manuscript that causes a problem with that current work.
2006-09-01 04:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a man--self-publish!
2006-09-01 06:07:43 · answer #4 · answered by Alobar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try stan lee
2006-09-01 04:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋