Image Comics has been the third major player in the comic book industry for the past 30 years, following Marvel and DC. As the industry continues to expand into other media, Image Comics offers a valuable addition to Hollywood studios and other companies seeking ancillary products.
Industry expert shares the theme that everyone, no matter their standing, eventually gets pushed out against their will in the comic book industry. He discusses his experience trying to break into the industry and whether or not he had the opportunity to create new characters when he got plots from writers.
The team that created Image Comics accomplished 44 of the top 50 comic book sales in a year, making them the comic book equivalent of the dream team in the basketball world.
The creative community saw improved compensation packages including medical benefits and more fair royalties after top talent began leaving due to the lack of fair pay. This move helped everyone in the community, even those who may have been jealous of the high-profile departures.
The significance of big tech companies like Amazon, Apple, and Google owning Hollywood lies in their combining their influence over the digital distribution of content with their already-existing influence; however, we are reaching a point of digital convergence where big tech may consume Hollywood completely.
The speaker discusses their frustration with companies creating contracts for the betterment of the creative community without actually consulting any creators.