I think it would really help to get the word out to people who both DON’T read this site and who are likely to be interested in a comic about a martial arts video game. You know, like sending some samples to Evo or something… :rolleyes:
Well, I was just kidding on the names stuff in the other thread, It may even be benefical.
I’ll be talking to my (3) retailers this week, I’ll ask about the comic and some banners - I haven’t seen any of them, whats up udoneko? they would really help here, two of my retailers are next to some arcades, but arcade goers don’t go there, If they saw SF comic banners w/the capcom logo on them, they would come in.
Most of the new releases sold over here are most based on hype than the actual book, maybe if you got some kind of arcade banners or maybe flyers, I’d be happy to see some.
Also udoneko, here in mexico there is a big publisher (VID) who are translating several Image comics (Spawn, Gen13, etc…) and doing a good work, I was tempted to speak to a guy there, but I didn’t know if it would be okay for you if I asked them for the SFcomic or not?
In the meantime, well, me & my bro placed our orders, and most of my buddies are picking some of these up, I’ll tell them to speak w/the retailers ASAP.
But I want to know something:
What the FFF did I ordered?? I placed the order for the 5 different prices available in Previews, what will I receive, I know 3 are the diff covers, and other said “Red holofoiled”.
I don’t have my ordering papers round here, but those were 5 orders and you’re telling there’s only 3??
Well I already went to my local comic store and talked to the guy there. Hopefully he orders a bunch.
can I still get issue# 0?
Udonko:
Is it possible to get issue zero? Can they be bought in comic shops? I really don’t want to order them from e-bay since I had a bad experience from doing a little business there…
(must… get… issue…zero… features… Evil…Ryu…)
Thanx
I agree with the people who are saying that better advertising strategies are the best idea, especially inkblot’s. evo couldn’t be more ideal for showing off a comic that deserves far more recognition…
Anyhow, i’ll try to let my retailer know asap. i hope everything works out for you guys. good luck 
I will go to my local comic store and make sure he orders them for me. Hopfully others will buy them too. It will suck if Udon has to kill the series before they even get to the SF III story. 
Maybe someone should sticky this.
Although yeah, free giveaway comics at EVO would be nice. 
Udoneko - My favorite Comic Shop has told me that they only Pre-Order new books the Sunday before they drop, so I should go to their Web Site that Sunday and Pre Order the book. What’s more beneficial to you and the future of this Comic Book? Should I go along with this, find another comic book shop or order the book through Previews?
I’ll make sure to ask my retailer if they’ll pick up the comic.
that is exacly what the situation on hand is - most comic retailers will only order enough books to cover what they THINK would sell… and the old SF book has proven to them that no one likes SF Comics. So based on the old experience, they would think no one actually wanted this book.
On the other hand, most readers would think that if there is a SF comic coming out week of Sept 3rd, if I go to the comic store, I will be able to find a copy. We (as customers) are all taking it for granted that the retailers are going to provide us what we need all the time.
Unfortunately, time has change and in such low economy time, 90% of the retailers would rather has the book sold out and clean their hands, make their profit, than ordering too many and have a copy left that becomes a dead weight to their cash flow.
That is why I said both retailers and customers has to do a “Matrix Reload” on the purchasing proceedures. That is why as a first step, I am encouraging all of you to go as far as you can tell give confidence to the retailers that SF is something people do like and show them the power of the SF fandom!
I have faith in Street Fighter. I know all of you also do. Let’s educate the people that do not and make this upcoming SF 15th anniversary as big of a deal as possible.
I can tell you this - We have the comic to start the ball rolling, and later, there will be posters, lithographs, resin busts, statues, from us next year… and I know other potnetial deals in the works includes action figures, Kubrick figures, RPG, Games, TShirts, are all in the works. Our comic is just the tip of the iceburg. If we can prove that SF can be big, I am sure it will speed up the process of completing all these deals and we will have a very exciting anniversary for our favorite game next year!
Otherwise, all might be lost…
Don’t give up hope udoncomics!! im excited about this comic. can’t wait till #1!!! but i’ve seen your artwork in this comic. imo, it’s the best comicart i’ve seen. i’m not just saying that cause i am a street fighter fan. the cover will help sell. japanese animation has been getting more and more popular in the USA. since your comic is based on a japanese game , i guess you can call your comic a NorthAMerican-japanese-comic thing . so when people go to the comic book store, they will look at that fabulous artwork, they will be curious and buy it.
i’ve told my local comic store if they had the street fighter comic (obviously they don’t, i was not aware it wasnt out! lol). I know a billion trillion gagillian street fighter players in Alameda (who suck , except the wolfe;s and me imo :D) and it’s gonna sell out like whoa!!
so keep your hopes up!!! im excited about #1 (jus look at my avatar)
if you are gonna not buy this great comic because of something that capcom USA did, please get your finger and gauge your eyes out. you will miss out on a great comic if you don’t buy it.
Believe me, I will. Today, I went to my local comic shop and started their subscription service, making a point to specify ALL covers. My question is: How much advertising are we “allowed” to do? As in, if we bought some of #0 and wave them about, that seems like no big deal. We should do that. But if we ordered copies of #1 as say, prizes in a arcade tourney, would we need any special permission or anything? I ask that because contests and such have specific legalities to them that’s all. Not to sound full of it but you guys are giving this far more attention than Capcom is. All of us here CAN’T let the comic fail.
BTW, will there be a letters section in the comic?
letters would be nice. and maybe interviews with top players.
just be glad this comic is even being made. AND support it. I will be buying every issue os this definetly. again STREET FIGHTER FANS UNITE!!!
OK, but the posters won’t be needed AFTER the comic does its thing, you should ship some for the comicbook stores along with the comic, in fact some should have been sent as advertising.
OK,maybe they were and my fucking store didn’t show 'em…
And yeah, it can be great, I really hope Capcom throws something visually stunning so we can get more people into our shit, but i’m sure as hell that the book will be a boost
UDON: Would it be benefical or not if I checked on the translation thing?
Something else, I know my Inglish (sp) isn’t very good, but I’ve asked this several times, this is what I’ve asked my store:
SF Chen Cvr #1
SF Tsang Cvr #1
SF Mad Cvr #1----------(all around 2.50 I don’t know the USD price)
DF SF Chunli Cvr #1—(like 6 USD)
DF SF Redfoil Cvr#1----(10 USD)
Please tell me if I’m missing something please, that’s all I could find in Previews.
Hold on, Udon. Didn’t you commericalize the comic from Wizard Magazine? THat seem to get most retailers attention on the book bringing to the local comic shops around US. Anyway, I’ll check out a pal of mine who works at the comic shop I go regularly and see if he bought stocks of SF #1.
Last week I started a subscription through my comic shop. I made it especially clear that I wanted every single cover available, no matter how many are released each month. I can’t wait for this series.
Maybe it would be a good idea if you guys created a printable flier that we the fans could print out at home to distribute around our communities (like in the arcades).
I’ll do anything to keep this comic book alive. Whether I have to buy two copies of each cover, or stand out in front of my comic shop dressed as Ryu handing out home made fliers.
…That may be over doing it a bit :lol: I’m just really serious about this book!
All I can say is Udon is doing more for SF than Capcom is right now and therefore I fully support it.
I think DF is Dynamic Forces, which is…actually…I don’t know what they are exactly. They’re some kind of company that gets exclusives and limited variants, that only they offer. I think that’s what the DF SF Chunli Cover, and DF SF Redfoil Covers are. Dynamic forces exclusives.
Here’s their website…
Yes. The two DFs are actually issue #0 though…