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More CRESCENT CITY MAGICK... and a question

Today, I'm posting another page of my comic book series, CRESCENT CITY MAGICK - - still no publisher (any suggestions on that front would be appreciated, of course).   It's the second CCM, planned to be packaged with the first arc, in a graphic novel, since the first arc is 88 pages -- a little short for  graphic novel or collection.  The finished two arcs will add up to well over 100 pages.

The question has to do with promo copies... I'm considering printing some up for my upcoming appearance at the Detroit Fanfare Comic Convention and wondered if I should do the typical mini-comics "ashcan" type promo copies (8 & 1/2 x 11, folded in half and stapled), or larger (11 x 17 sheet, folded in half and stapled).  I'd have to charge more for the larger books, but it would showcase the art better... still...  Anyway - - feedback on this will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
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Mood: Joy ~mlpeters Mar 19, 2013  Professional General Artist
CRESCENT CITY MAGICK will be published... I'll post details when everything is nailed down and ready, but it is a happening thing!
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Have you thought about self-publishing and using Kickstarter ([link]) or Indiegogo ([link])? Lots of excellent comics that wouldn't have been published otherwise have come to fruition thanks to these sites. I'd go with Kickstarter, personally.

I'm not entirely certain if I make it to Fanfare, but if I don't go and you have any leftovers, I'd be very interested in picking a copy up from you! I tend to favor smaller books/pieces of artwork, but I'd buy it regardless.
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~mlpeters Sep 26, 2012  Professional General Artist
Yes, I've thought a lot about Kickstarter and Indiegogo... I have friends who have gone that route, with mixed results. Most of them said you have to make a pitch video if you want people to take your project seriously and I haven't a clue about video... or what amount I should have as a goal, or all sorts of fancy bonus prizes.. It's more freedom than having a regular publisher, but a lot more complicated, too...

Sure - -if I have left-overs, or ... I might make a few extra to sell on my website (mlpeters.com)

I think I'll do the promo copy thing... is your vote a "yea" for the smaller mini-comic version, then?
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