Hey folks, welcome back to Secrets of the Sire! Got a lot of great feedback from the topic of print vs digital, what comic book stores must do to survive and finally comic books stores: should they serve alcohol. For the final note on this debate, I’d like to give a shot out to @LyriaExchange for the great exchange on Twitter recently. Here’s a look at what we had to say on the matter of local comic shops (LCS) bringing artists in or even serving Starbucks:
Poll: Should comic stores bring in more local artists on a reg basis? Read here: http://t.co/wiJ4RcRA2B #comicmarket #makecomics
— Michael Dolce (@Michael_Dolce) March 2, 2014
Many can’t afford too RT @Michael_Dolce Poll: Should comic stores bring more local artists on a reg basis? Read here: http://t.co/UBfv7E2yIn
— Lyria Exchange (@LyriaExchange) March 3, 2014
@LyriaExchange Even just offering them a place to sketch/make money doing commissions on a Saturday? Store could charge 10% or sell books
— Michael Dolce (@Michael_Dolce) March 4, 2014
@Michael_Dolce Not many local artist out here in Joplin MO. East Coast & West Coast stores would have a much better time doing this.
— Lyria Exchange (@LyriaExchange) March 4, 2014
@LyriaExchange Ah but does it have to be limited to established artists? What about an open forum/venue for local artists/students too?
— Michael Dolce (@Michael_Dolce) March 4, 2014
@LyriaExchange Again, the way I envision stores surviving is by making them places you’d want to hang out in by creating unique options
— Michael Dolce (@Michael_Dolce) March 4, 2014
@Michael_Dolce I would agree. I would love having a Star Bucks atmosphere at my LCS. :)
— Lyria Exchange (@LyriaExchange) March 4, 2014
So what do you think Internet? Would transforming local comic stores into Barnes and Noble type places get you to go? What about offering a venue for local artists and students to show off their digs? Drop me a line @Michael_Dolce. And don’t forget! The Sire #4 is available for download on Comixology NOW!
You can download the whole series here: https://www.comixology.com/The-Sire/comics-series/10515
