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You�ve got questions, we�ve got answers! Well, a few anyway�
How did Devin break into comics?
How do I submit written work to DC?
How can I break Into comics?
Aside from what's included with interviews, why aren't there any pictures of Devin at this site?
What conventions will Miss Grayson be attending this year?
What's it like to be a woman working in a male-dominated industry?
What do you think the pros and cons are of creators signing exclusive deals with one publisher? Do you believe that it is in anyway beneficial to comic book fans?
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
Is Batman gay? Do you agree with people imposing their own 'readings' on established characters?
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
Will comic books ever reach the same levels of respectability in the UK/US that they have in such countries as France or Japan? If so how do you think we'll get there?
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
What do you believe makes a good comicbook cover? Is the �in-your-face� style better than the �story-telling� style with its fun quotes?
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
Why don�t chicks dig comics? Why aren�t there more women working in the comic book industry?
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
What is the hardest part about creating a new character, and why is it that these new characters have such a hard time sticking in universe's featuring older characters?
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
Do you feel that Diamond's monopoly hold on comic book distribution is of benefit to the industry?
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
Are there any subjects that shouldn't be featured in comic books? Are there any taboos left?
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
The Internet has brought an incredible amount of interaction between fans, comic book companies, creators and retailers. How do you feel this has helped or hindered the industry? And do you feel comic book pros are too participatory on websites, or do you think such participation helps the industry
?
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
How important do you feel it is for creators/comicbook employees to �toe the company line�? How much leeway should they have to speak their mind?
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
Joe Bloggs is standing next to you in a store and says, 'Why should people read comics?' What do you say to him?
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
Do comics cost too much?
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
"The earth is in danger of being obliterated by an alien force, which three superheroes from your chosen universe (DC, Marvel and so on) would you choose to help you save the world and why?"
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
"If President George W. Bush (and/or Tony Blair, and/or any other elected official or dictator you choose) were a comic book fan, who or what would be his - or her - favorite creators and/or series?"
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
�What is the point of comic book Editors? Should they really have supreme power over storylines (a la Marvel & DC), are they just there as a production manager, a guide to continuity � or something else?�
(PANEL DISCUSSION)
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06/29/2004
