Whitechapel - 2000AD Goes Digital2013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/
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2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7314#Comment_73142007-12-12T10:33:23-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
2000AD, The Galaxy's Greatest Comic, launches a digital-download edition on December 16.
Thoughts?
2000AD, The Galaxy's Greatest Comic, launches a digital-download edition on December 16.
Thoughts?]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7318#Comment_73182007-12-12T10:45:22-08:002007-12-12T10:46:23-08:00jaredrourkehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=414
This could be great, unless it's not. I'm all for companies finding new ways to bring media into hands that it otherwise would not reach. While a good deal of my favorite creators started off in ...
Unless they bury it in shitty, proprietary software. Then I won't. I know there's been a good deal of discussion on-line recently about the future of digital comics, and what it all means, and I don't think I have much to add to the discussion that hasn't been said. However, I'm not going to invest in software and media that goes out of it's way to limit my ability to access it. Not when I can find any issue of 2000AD I might be interested in for free, somewhere on the internet, in friendly .jpgs, within seconds. I believe in giving people what they're due, but flash readers and "rental downloads" are not something anyone is getting money out of me for.
That being said, I'm not that familiar with what clickwheel.net's schtick is.
-J]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7335#Comment_73352007-12-12T11:45:15-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00branjohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=646
I'm going to check it out, i think. I am not familiar with Judge Dredd (any more than that dissappointing Cure song on the movie's soundtrack) or any other 200AD content.
Clickwheel.net looks very ...
Clickwheel.net looks very interesting. I've been wondering how to get comics on my ipod. I had heard of "applications" out there that are really just photo albums that you scroll through - i saw a tip calculator and a color wheel, i think. Seems logical to use comic frames in a similar manner. Also, it's completely possible for anyone to do. Cheers to clickwheel for providing a forum for it.
Warren, do you recommend any of the content up there for starters?
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2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7338#Comment_73382007-12-12T11:50:36-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Alexishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=385
I'm curious, how often do you guys buy downloads off the internet? I have no ipod, no music phone, no digital book or other such device, so I practically never download things. Is it reasonable to ...
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7339#Comment_73392007-12-12T11:52:41-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Oddculthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=214
Wow. That's really bloody interesting.
I note in the FAQ section, it clearly says:
Can I charge for my comics?
Currently, no. We recommend you use your Clickwheel comics to help promote and ...
I note in the FAQ section, it clearly says:
Can I charge for my comics? Currently, no. We recommend you use your Clickwheel comics to help promote and build buzz on your work that you CAN monetize. Think of it like an mp3 that gets you to buy the whole album, or a free webcomic that offers incentive to buy related merchandise or makes for valuable ad space you can sell yourself within your download.
Can anyone confirm whether this will continue for Tooth?]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7344#Comment_73442007-12-12T11:56:08-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
The release says only that it'll be "considerably cheaper" than a print edition.
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7346#Comment_73462007-12-12T11:57:01-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Alexis: I have a monthly subscription at Emusic, and I also buy music from bleep.com and a few others. I've also bought the occasional ebook from places like webscription.
-- W
-- W]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7351#Comment_73512007-12-12T12:01:24-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00screaming meathttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1219
Hasn't it's golden era passed? I'm actually astounded that it still exists - I never see it in the shops. Must hunt it down.... oh, wait: Don't need to now.
hmmm.
If they make it cheaper than ...
hmmm.
If they make it cheaper than the print version aren't they going to have problems keeping both going - fiscally speaking? Especially, if the online one takes off.
There is something about having comics in your hand, isn't there? The new comic smell will apparently be cast into the dim and distant past. Thats a sad thought.
What will happen to all those avid collectors, as well?]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7352#Comment_73522007-12-12T12:01:28-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Oddculthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=214
'Considerably Cheaper' might mean free.
They've got a good back catalogue of well-branded collections in print nowadays. I wonder if this is going to be a loss-leader. Or possibly, with the ...
They've got a good back catalogue of well-branded collections in print nowadays. I wonder if this is going to be a loss-leader. Or possibly, with the increased eyes-on-ads that upping the circulation this way will ensure, they're going to be able to make the costs through ads alone.
Very interesting and looks like a brave move.]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7360#Comment_73602007-12-12T12:18:53-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00branjohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=646
I agree that there is something to having comics in your hand and smelling the ink - i'm a print junkie. But ...
do i have to get all Lorax and speak for the trees?
If you can make money online ...
do i have to get all Lorax and speak for the trees?
If you can make money online as a creative in other media using other peoples devices to display your stuff, couldn't comics be the same? The only example i know of if Tunecore.net. You pay them a one time "distribution" fee and upload your album to be sold internationally to anyone who knows that it's there. Comics and other print media could use a similar model... if an when the digital storefronts are available.
{avid collectors can now have it ALL! muahahaha!}]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7361#Comment_73612007-12-12T12:22:37-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00screaming meathttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1219
Not if they get a nasty virus on their computer, branjo. But then again they might get termites in the basement (no euphermism intended).
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7363#Comment_73632007-12-12T12:26:50-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00branjohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=646
lol. munch munch.
i do sometimes think that everyone is as diligent about i am in backing up media files. maybe there should be a back up app called "bag and board" or something.
i do sometimes think that everyone is as diligent about i am in backing up media files. maybe there should be a back up app called "bag and board" or something.]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7366#Comment_73662007-12-12T12:33:34-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Ecksearohhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=880
This is a great idea, if the pricing is decent I'll sign up. I'm not married to paper, all comics are to me is information and I can absorb that just as easily in a digital format.
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7386#Comment_73862007-12-12T13:50:25-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Liamhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1283
Could be interesting. I've got about about 11 years worth stored here and at my parents house, If it wasn't too expensive it would be nice to be able to find old story arcs at the click of a button. ...
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7392#Comment_73922007-12-12T14:20:34-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
"If they make it cheaper than the print version aren't they going to have problems keeping both going - fiscally speaking? Especially, if the online one takes off."
There's no reason why ...
There's no reason why it shouldn't be cheaper than the print version. No trees, trucks or shops involved with the digital version, and that's where half of the retail recommended price goes.
People should actually read the article before posting here. It answers questions like "what will happen to all those avid collectors."]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7397#Comment_73972007-12-12T14:30:56-08:002007-12-12T14:34:38-08:00screaming meathttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1219
whups.
EDIT:
There is something about having comics in your hand, isn't there? The new comic smell will apparently be cast into the dim and distant past. Thats a sad thought.
What will ...
EDIT:
There is something about having comics in your hand, isn't there? The new comic smell will apparently be cast into the dim and distant past. Thats a sad thought.
What will happen to all those avid collectors, as well?
I was refering to the future of comics. i wasn't very clear. soz.]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7416#Comment_74162007-12-12T15:41:57-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00morganagromhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=553
If the digital version are significantly cheaper than the print versions, will the direct market retailers get upset about the publishers undercutting them?
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7419#Comment_74192007-12-12T15:47:52-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Drunkardhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1340
I've been reading 2000 AD for over 25 years. Upon moving to the Great Satan I talked my local comics store into stocking it and so have continued to read it even after moving from the colonies. While ...
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7439#Comment_74392007-12-12T17:06:20-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Unsubhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1446
I would rather pay a reasonable amount to a creator for nonDRM stuff but I still LOVE the feeling of paper.
I think I would buy more and different stuff. It would also be great for the instant ...
I think I would buy more and different stuff. It would also be great for the instant gratification side of things. Imagine being able to get that Gravel TPB RIGHT NOW!!!?
I would love to check out some of my favourite authors first work on 2000 AD.
Being able to fill some holes in my collection would be awesome.]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7448#Comment_74482007-12-12T18:34:28-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00John Smithhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1171
Excellent. I hope this may extend to archives one day. There's an inordinate amount of material I'd like to discover.
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7468#Comment_74682007-12-12T19:41:53-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Drunkardhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1340
I for one really need to dig through the issues of many years ago to reread "Big Dave." Now there was a story to bring tears to the eyes.
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7485#Comment_74852007-12-12T21:09:27-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00screaming meathttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1219
Maniac Five was always a laugh. Tin man goes crazy: news at ten.
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7488#Comment_74882007-12-12T21:17:03-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Drunkardhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1340
The other day I dragged out the old Titan collection of The Apocalypse War. The bad part was seeing the reprints of the covers. Each issue cost 16p and were dated 1981/1982. It took quite a few sips ...
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7575#Comment_75752007-12-13T04:50:06-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Madeleyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1356
I'm certainly going to download the first issue, just for curiosity, and I imagine a lot of people who've drifted away from 2000AD will, too. I mean, I haven't bought an issue for years, but if the ...
Regardless of technology or format, the test for anything like this is whether or not the quality of the material is up to scratch (which really goes for any creative endeavour). If 2000AD end up offering the definitive scientifiction of the early 21st century, then this will be a roaring success. If it's a hoary load of reheated cobblers, then it won't.]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7576#Comment_75762007-12-13T04:53:42-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Jamie Covillehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=616
For 2000AD this sounds like a great idea. I'm not sure what, if any, distribution the magazine gets across the pond. This at least opens up the magazine to a huge potential readership and they are ...
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7577#Comment_75772007-12-13T04:58:19-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Alexa_Dhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=142
Well, as long as I'm living in London, I'm going to keep picking up the paper version, if only because it's the only comic I buy over here. But once I go back to the States, I'm seriously going to ...
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=7584#Comment_75842007-12-13T05:21:46-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00curbhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1334
Been getting Tooth for the past decade or so, and for me recieving my weekly prog in the post is very much part of the ritual. Having said that, I don't think this is really aimed at current ...
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=8953#Comment_89532007-12-19T20:56:54-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Drunkardhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1340
Well, I have my first issue (Christmas prog) and quality appears to be okay. On the ol'work printer it's coming out fine. The price was $2.99 US.
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=9043#Comment_90432007-12-20T13:39:40-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00curbhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1334
Well, I have my first issue (Christmas prog) and quality appears to be okay. On the ol'work printer it's coming out fine. The price was $2.99 US.
First issue, Drunkard? If so, welcome to the ...
Well, I have my first issue (Christmas prog) and quality appears to be okay. On the ol'work printer it's coming out fine. The price was $2.99 US.
First issue, Drunkard? If so, welcome to the fold, hope you enjoy it. However, be warned that there is a danger you might start reffering to 'thrill power' as if it's a tangible substance, and to Tharg as if he is a real person. I'm thinking of starting a support group for people suffering from that problem, actually.]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=9045#Comment_90452007-12-20T13:51:18-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Drunkardhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1340
First digital issue that should be. I've been reading the paper version since around Prog 80-90. ;)
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=9199#Comment_91992007-12-21T13:54:01-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00curbhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1334
Old Skool... I'm not even sure I was born then!! I only hopped on board around the 1060 mark or thereabouts...
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=9206#Comment_92062007-12-21T14:57:50-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Drunkardhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1340
Back in the day where they used to hide amusing names amongst the city blocks and then later on in the Judge's names. Most people remember Judge Fodder (poor man, didn't make through the story ...
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=9225#Comment_92252007-12-21T17:10:32-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Old Skool... I'm not even sure I was born then!! I only hopped on board around the 1060 mark or thereabouts...
Geezer, I've still got Prog 1.
Old Skool... I'm not even sure I was born then!! I only hopped on board around the 1060 mark or thereabouts...
Geezer, I've still got Prog 1.]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=9232#Comment_92322007-12-21T18:02:04-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Drunkardhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1340
With or without the Space Spinner?
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=9250#Comment_92502007-12-21T19:07:58-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Without, sadly.
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=9251#Comment_92512007-12-21T19:08:38-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Well, fuck that, not sadly. I played with that thing with my friends on the common all summer.
not sadly. I played with that thing with my friends on the common all summer.]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=9261#Comment_92612007-12-21T19:44:56-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Unsubhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1446
I find unopened toys etc saved for the collector value very sad. I had a thing for Star Wars lego and always tossed the box and assembled it right away.
If I wanted cash I would put it in the bank.
If I wanted cash I would put it in the bank.]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=9283#Comment_92832007-12-21T21:55:17-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Drunkardhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1340
Good to hear as I feel the same way. Even more so for comics. I buy them to read them and not to hide them away in acid free mega condoms stored in cosmic ray proof underground bunkers while I'm ...
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=9288#Comment_92882007-12-21T23:15:51-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00Mark Sweeneyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10
My only beef is they saved the PDF as fucking Spreads, instead of single pages, so you're forced to view every pair of pages as a spread, instead of being able to view a single page at a time, with ...
I will have to tear the PDF apart and rebuild it as single pages for better viewing on my Palm when I travel on Sunday.]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=9303#Comment_93032007-12-22T04:52:42-08:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00curbhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1334
Geezer, I've still got Prog 1.
Just y'all wait until I take enough acid to unlock the secrets of time travel! Then we'll see.. then we'll see..
Geezer, I've still got Prog 1.
Just y'all wait until I take enough acid to unlock the secrets of time travel! Then we'll see.. then we'll see..]]>
2000AD Goes Digitalhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=274&Focus=228582#Comment_2285822010-03-31T02:46:48-07:002013-05-22T09:10:06-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
An update on 2000AD:
With a stable of creators that has included such superstars as Alan Moore and Grant Morrison, and such popular series as Judge Dredd, the British comics magazine 2000AD is ...
With a stable of creators that has included such superstars as Alan Moore and Grant Morrison, and such popular series as Judge Dredd, the British comics magazine 2000AD is known to American readers, but mainly at a distance. That is about to change: Rebellion Publishing, 2000AD's publisher, will begin publishing U.S. editions of new and classic series in June. The books, all in graphic novel format, will be available to comics shops through Diamond and to bookstores through Simon and Schuster.