DC Comics Publisher Jim Lee shares his rejections on Twitter

#SHAREYOURREJECTION is a trend on Twitter and Jim Lee shares his.

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Iconic artist and present day co-publisher at DC Comics Jim Lee took to Twitter earlier this morning to share a few of his past rejections. In recent days the hashtag "shareyourrejection" has been something of a trend on twitter, and the comic book legend posted four of his from 1986. He eventually got hired at Marvel in 1987 and the rest is comic book history. 

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Jim Lee has since become a force is the comics industry. Many consider his Batman and Superman to be the definitive look for the iconic characters. Lee also was part of a group of creators who shook up the comics world in the early 90s, breaking away from the Big 2 and forming Image Comics. In doing so paving the way for indie creators and giving them an outlet for their books while retaining the rights to their characters.

There certainly is a lesson to all up and coming creators in the industry. Even the Legends started out as unknowns, but a perserverance and dedication to your craft might lead you to the very top.

Eisner Award winning writer Ian Boothby and Artist Gisele Lagace bring you Exorsisters from Image comics.

Eisner Award winning writer Ian Boothby and Artist Gisele Lagace bring you Exorsisters from Image Comics

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PORTLAND, OR, 7/17/2018 — Eisner Award-winning writer Ian Boothby (The Simpsons, MAD Magazine) teams up with artist Gisele Lagace (Ménage à 3, Archie Meets Ramones, Jem & the Holograms, Betty Boop) for an all-new ongoing series—EXORSISTERS—launching from Image Comics this October.   “As a kid, I loved Scooby-Doo. That love for mysteries mixed with the supernatural then got me into shows like Buffy and Supernatural as an adult. If you liked those shows, you'll love ExorSisters,” said Lagace. “It's a universe full of fun and intriguing characters with many stories to tell.” 

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  Did you sign a deal with the Devil? Has your fiancé been dragged to Hell? Then Kate and Cate Harrow should be the first ones you call for timely soul retrieval at a reasonable rate! But why are these identical twins so different? Is there a darker secret? Readers will find out when they pick up EXORSISTERS this fall.   

 Boothby added: “Gisele draws both the real and surreal so well I wanted to work with her on a story that mixed the two. Cate and Kate Harrow fight against outer and inner demons because when it comes to actual Hell on Earth that can often be family.” - See more at: https://imagecomics.com/content/view/eisner-award-winning-writer-ian-boothby-artist-gisele-lagace-summon-exorsis#sthash.SXbAd2ky.dpuf

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Diamond starts " pop up a spinner rack " program

Diamond's" Pop up a Spinner Rack" Program

Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. 

          June 19, 2018-  With its March debut, Diamonds 44 pocket comic spinner rack (JAN188004) has seen a strong reaction from Retailers. The $299 spinner rack (which has free shipping in the continental United States) has sold hundreds of units and had positive feedback on the units in store footprint and the quality of the construction. 

     Now, Diamond and Premier publishers, along with Diamond Select Toys are encouraging comic retailers to "pop up a spinner rack" in other "complementary businesses" in their area by offering incentives to retailers who purchase a spinner rack for placement in other businesses.

Diamond 44 pocket spinner rack.

     "We're thinking about stores with the kind of clientele that would be interested in comics," said Diamond Executive Director of Sales Mike Schimmel, regarding what qualifies as a complementary business. " The book, record, toy, or game store around the corner, the hospital gift shop down the street, drug stores, convience stores, movie theaters, you name it. Since there really are comic books for everyone, there are lots of possibilities, and each retailer will know best what might work in their communities."

     For every rack purchased and every rack agreement sent over to Diamond, publishers will be provided the following limited edition variants and free goods to offset costs:

• Marvel: A 1 in 1000 Variant Comic TBD at time of redemption
• DC: MAY178593 DARK NIGHTS METAL #1 B&W MIDNIGHT RELEASE VAR B plus a second limited edition comic TBD at time of redemption
• Image: Retailer's choice of 50 in-stock Image Firsts, plus a 2017 Retailer Appreiation Variant (while supplies last)
• Dark Horse: JUL168360 V LEGENDS OF ZELDA ART & ARTIFACTS HC & JAN080090 V HELLBOY TP VOL 08 DARKNESS CALLS
• IDW:  SEP170487 TMNT  GHOSTBUSTERS II #1 INCV
• Dynamite: A high perceived retail value item TBD at time of redemption
• Boom: CGC books & assorted Limited Edition Incentives TBD at time of redemption
• Diamond Select Toys: Retailer's choice of one In-stock Gallery PVC Figur

     Retailers qualify by reaching a signed agreement with another business to allow them to place and maintain a spinner rack of comics in their stores for a minimum of six months. Agreements can be reached on a buy-sell or consignment basis with quantities, margin splits, payment terms, and other details being at the discretion of the parties. " There are lots of ways to structure and agreement," said Schimmel. "We've provided a couple of templates that retailers can adapt as they see fit. The program is also flexible in that there are no requirements in terms of the titles or quantities retailers put on the racks."