Fan First, Writer Second

Lee Houston, Junior February 16, 2011 at 5:48pm

Jason:

As a writer myself, I totally believe in your statement.

In my case though, I am writing two different pulp series (Hugh Monn, Private Detective and Wylde World) for Pro Se Productions and editing their Fantasy and Fear magazine too.

A LOT of work involved in the above, but fun and rewarding in its own way. Doesn't leave me a whole lot of "spare" time right now, especially for non-work related reading like comics and other books; but I can totally agree with your position.

Chris Fluit February 16, 2011 at 6:42pm

I don't think that Jason Aaron (who I quoted above) is arguing "make sure you have time to read comics" as much as "make sure you have the right attitude about comics." For Aaron (and for me), that right attitude is "remember why you fell in love with the medium in the first place and don't spend all of your time tearing it down."

Doc Beechler (mod-MD) February 17, 2011 at 8:24am

I think that's why I enjoy Grant Morrison and Dan Slott's writing so much...you can tell that they love their jobs.

Jeff of Earth-J February 17, 2011 at 8:25am

And If I ever turn out to be one of those guys who only bitches and complains about comics, who only talks about them to tear them down and seems to never take any joy from the medium they claim to love, I hope somebody from this board comes up and slaps some sense into me (either literally or figuratively).

Sometime it's a fine line.

Cavaliere (moderator emeritus) February 17, 2011 at 8:48am

I'll do it for you, other-Jeff. I have your address. ;-)

The Baron February 17, 2011 at 8:51am

See if you could get Jupes to be a witness, then the headlne could read: "Jeff Slaps Jeff While Jeff Looks On".

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