How much do average writers and artists make at Marvel and DC?

[Matt_Stevens]

I have yet to find an answer to this. Almost like it's some kind of state secret. I have seen referneces to under 25 grand a year, but how the hell can anyone live on that unless they live in Kentucky or North Carolina? Seriously. I am in NC right now so I know what it takes to live here. :)

I'm not talking about Frank Miller money or Garth Ennis money. The average guys. The guys who's names we don't really know (yet).

[Paul McEnery]

That's all they've got any more, isn't it?

[Jeff Brady]

Depending on the name and the project, anywhere between $100 and $200 per page, give or take.

Don't expect to write for them anytime soon.

[Hoss]

No wonder guys try to write 5 or 6 books a month.

[Matt_Stevens]

No wonder guys try to write 5 or 6 books a month.

No kidding. More than I expected.

So how about the Indes like Dark Horse?

[Jeff Brady]

No kidding. More than I expected.

So how about the Indes like Dark Horse?

If DC & Marvel (and Image & Dark Horse) are the bigger companies, would you not expect the smaller companies to pay less?

[Matt_Stevens]

If DC & Marvel (and Image & Dark Horse) are the bigger companies, would you not expect the smaller companies to pay less?

Of course, but I am try to find specifics.

[Jack Zodiac]

What about exclusive contracts? I doubt Bendis or Johns are just getting two hundred bucks a page per comic when they're... I guess "golden children" for either company.