No, you don't. And you shouldn't. Because then you'd see everything coming around every bend and NOTHING about comics would be surprising, exciting, or entertaining anymore. Before the summits, I LOVED reading each and every issue of my favorite Marvel books-- but now, I know where most of them are going and the stories aren't as fresh for me. But I NEED to know this stuff so I can coordinate what I'm doing in my books-- and provide readers with my best work. That's a hit I take.
It also means that I have to keep my big trap shut and keep everything I know a secret. That's also part of the job. As cool as the backstage pass is-- it's also a double edged sword
I can understand that.
Yes. And I think I've EARNED that trust. Because whatever hints I have dropped about MY up-and-coming stuff-- it's all been 100% TRUE. I might say it in an obscure way, I might try to cleverly turn a phrase and nudge you down the wrong path-- so that you ARE surprised when you get to a big reveal. BUT I HAVE NEVER LIED TO ANY OF YOU. So, yes, you should trust me. Because THAT is part of my track record too.
It's not a question of whether or not you're lying, Dan. It's a question of quality. Bendis was an excellent writer, one who's work I followed very closely. For me, his track record was as good as yours. Is he that same writer today? Hell, no.
Quesada's track record is pretty good, all in all. Does that mean every decision of his is pure gold? Hell, no.
I don't why you think you're any different; like you're incapable of making a bad move.
When it comes to OTHER creators' stories or MARVEL'S major plans-- I can't SPOIL other peoples' work. That's not fair to them. And that would abuse the TRUST they have in me. Do you see a trend here? I think I do a HELL of a job staying in the intersection of keeping MARVEL'S/MARVEL CREATORS' TRUST and TRUST WITH YOU. I think I've comported myself D@MN well in that regard.
So if I tell you to trust me on something, YEAH, I think I've earned it.
Again, as far as honesty, sure, you may have earned that. As far as blind faith, no, you have not earned that. No one does.
Basically, you RIPPED into me for 9 WORDS that were said in an online interview. I have been NOTHING but STRAIGHT FORWARD with you. And all it took was 9 WORDS for you to say I was "ruining Spider-Man", imply that I had NO INTEGRITY, that I'm only in this to "cash checks and keep my belly full". Seriously? You have no idea how much HIGH-paying TV dreck I've been offered to write-- stuff I could totally fit into my schedule if I just started hacking stuff out-- or if just did less LOW-paying comic book work. You think I'm in this for the damn money?! What planet are you on?!
Probably from the same plant you're on. The same one that a writer producing
at least two montlies books a year for Marvel can make a pretty decent living.
I totally understand that you are VERY passionate about your comics, especially when a BIG change like this occurs. That's great that you have that much passion about something. And expressing that passion about the characters like-- whether Thor can beat Superman-- that's one thing. Curse and swear and take whatever liberties you want. But expressing that passion in terms of REAL people and casting aspersions onto their VERY REAL character-- THAT is what's bull****, sir! That's *****ed up.
You know what? I apologize. I'm sure you're a great guy, Dan. I honestly do not mean to attack your integrity. I'm venting. People do that. As a person, I'm sure that you've done it. As a fan, I'm sure that you've done it. That said, stop pretending like I'm threatening to eat you mother.
You're supporting something that I can't get behind. I see it as the raping of a great character. I'm lumping you in with all of it because you're a part of it. You can't distance yourself from that. You have to own up to that. You're a part of this horrible disaster.
Expressing my frustrations with that is not "****ed up."
I've been on these boards for some time now. I'd like to think that HOW I've comported myself here has earned me some TRUST. At least enough trust that when I ask you to keep an open mind, that you give ME the benefit of the doubt over your PERSONAL INTERPRETATION of 9 WORDS.
"Nine words"? I'm talking all of OMD and the basic premise for BND. Where are you getting this "nine words" nonsense?
PhotoJones, do you realize how badly you're coming off as the stereotypical comic book fanboy?
A stereotypical would ***** and ***** and still buy the book. I'll not be doing that.
I can't apply the situation to my own life? I've had the opportunity to do high profile photography gigs, be it magazine or front page newspaper material. If the gig is interesting or challanging, I'll take it. If not, I won't. Money's not the end all, be all for me; especially when it comes to doing what I like to do. Getting paid for it is just a bonus.
