Comments for Corey Blake

Comment on What Movie Should We See This Weekend? by Carol

Carol — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:13:44 +0000

I already posted on Nahleen’s FB post, but in case you two aren’t speaking together, I said I liked The Artist and Hugo. I have seen other movie’s lately, but not many others that I would recommend. I hated Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo was entertaining, but some people walked out disturbed by it. Mission Impossible had some of the most thrilling scenes I have ever seen in my life….really heart pounding, but it was long and it was weak in character development of the villian. I’m sorry if you two aren’t speaking together, but I guess seeing a movie is a good activity for that. Have a great time!

Comment on What Movie Should We See This Weekend? by Danica

Danica — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:42:50 +0000

I really enjoyed the Irish comedy The Guard. “Nobody’s” talking about it though so it may be hard to find.

Comment on Comics College reveals Essential Reading of Comic Book Masters by Corey Blake

Corey Blake — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:13:57 +0000

In case you’re still watching, Dimetri, Comics College just posted an entry on Jessica Abel and next month will feature Gabrielle Bell. Definitely overdue but good to see.

Comment on Comics Publishers Come Out in Support of Dangerous Online Piracy Bill by Corey Blake

Corey Blake — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:54:28 +0000

There’s even evidence to back up what you’re saying, Marijon. I meant to link to this in my article above but somehow it got lost in the editing, but a study in Switzerland concluded that money isn’t lost to downloaders, who actually tend to spend more on entertainment

http://graphicpolicy.com/2011/12/05/switzerland-comes-out-with-facts-on-downloading-and-piracy-concludes-it-should-remain-legal/

Having said that, I think abuse absolutely does happens and intellectual property owners need to protect themselves and their creations. Creators have the right to determine how they make or lose money. But I think there’s a much more reasonable way to address these issues than SOPA.

Comment on Comics Publishers Come Out in Support of Dangerous Online Piracy Bill by Marijon Benedict

Marijon Benedict — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:42:32 +0000

Thanks for alerting us to this. I don’t think entertainment and publishing companies realize how much they benefit from fans doing fanfiction, fanvids, etc. It’s free advertising for their work. For instance, speaking of piracy, all of those stories and fan videos helped keep enthusiasm for the Pirates movies alive while fans waited for the next movie to come out. And did it hurt Disney’s business? Pirates 4 did well in excess of 1 billion worldwide despite all of the “piracy” going on. I have purchased music after seeing a fanvid featuring the music on youtube. Why fix what ain’t broke?

Comment on How the Medical System Screwed Over One Comic Book Creator… and How Comics Tried to Help by Corey Blake

Corey Blake — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:18:32 +0000

You’re very welcome, Mike. Thank you for letting us help in whatever way we can.

I noticed Marvel is putting out a second hardcover graphic novel reprinting Cloak & Dagger stories written by Bill Mantlo in March 2012. It might be a long shot, but I hope some of that money makes it to Bill.

My best to your family.

Comment on How the Medical System Screwed Over One Comic Book Creator… and How Comics Tried to Help by mike mantlo

mike mantlo — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:10:25 +0000

Thank you, Corey Blake. On behalf of Bill, and our family, you have our utmost gratitude for helping keep Bill’s situation in the public eye. I can only hope, like you, that Marvel will ever “step up to the plate” and honor Bill’s humongous contribution to their history.
And to any, and ALL of your readers who have reached out to help Bill, I offer the most heartfelt THANK YOU for their kindness!
BILL MANTLO’s name is etched in the annals of comic book history…..FOREVER!
And that’s as it should be!
Peace to all,
Mike Mantlo

Comment on First Time Comic Convention Goer Reviews Comikaze Expo by dailypop

dailypop — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:36:36 +0000

“I noticed on your blog you just reviewed The Starmind Record. Not sure if you noticed, but I played one of the “overcome zealots”. It was lots of fun working with Gerard again. Glad you liked it!”

Oh yes, I noticed. You were great and it’s a superb project. I look forward to next 8-Sided Films project, Quantum Theory.

Comment on Mimi Pond helps keep comics alive in LA Times by Corey Blake

Corey Blake — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:05:52 +0000

You’re very welcome, Mimi! Not sure if I got all of them but thank you for your wonderful work!

Comment on Mimi Pond helps keep comics alive in LA Times by Mimi POnd

Mimi POnd — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:10:32 +0000

Corey, bless your little heart! I had no idea anyone besides me was keeping score. Some of these links I myself had lost track of. THANK YOU SO MUCH!