RITA'S CXLVI: What's a Sweetheart Like You Doin' in a Dump Like This?

**Kees_L** · 11-28-2012, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Pól Rua

The argument "But Kids don't even read comics anymore" is usually used by entitled fanboys or out-of-touch publishers who want to justify the fact that 10 year olds can't read Batman, Spider-Man or Justice League comics anymore.
When what they really mean is: "But comics should only ever be aimed at ME! MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" (fanboys) and "Kids don't have the disposable income that we desire in our audience" (publishers).

Pól Rua can say things well I find. And there's the munkee specs spiffyshirted grinnitude off course.

**Athena Bast** · 11-28-2012, 04:59 PM

I see that same argument Pol being made by Sony regarding their gaming devices.

**Michael P** · 11-28-2012, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Pól Rua

The argument "But Kids don't even read comics anymore" is usually used by entitled fanboys or out-of-touch publishers who want to justify the fact that 10 year olds can't read Batman, Spider-Man or Justice League comics anymore.
When what they really mean is: "But comics should only ever be aimed at ME! MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" (fanboys) and "Kids don't have the disposable income that we desire in our audience" (publishers).

It's also used by entitled fanboys who want to claim that comics are dying and the only way to save them is to put Fabian Nicieza back on New Warriors.

**Pól Rua** · 11-28-2012, 05:00 PM

My condolences to Pip and Puma.
So sorry to hear, and please take care of yourselves.

**Pól Rua** · 11-28-2012, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Kees_L

Pól Rua can say things well I find. And there's the munkee specs spiffyshirted grinnitude off course.

Aww, ta. That makes me feel terribly warm and fuzzy.

Originally Posted by Athena Bast

I see that same argument Pol being made by Sony regarding their gaming devices.

Yeah. It's basically what happens when the target audience gets old enough to be 'the Man'.

Originally Posted by Michael P

It's also used by entitled fanboys who want to claim that comics are dying and the only way to save them is to put Fabian Nicieza back on New Warriors.

Okay, that gave me a good solid chuckle.

**Kees_L** · 11-28-2012, 05:24 PM

On the kids-oriented stuff I'm reminded of how awkward I feel as an uncle whenever there'd be kids over and South Park or Cow And Chicken would be on TV in the middle of the day. I love that stuff but not as a thing for kids, so when they visit me I won't allow it on. Which makes me feel like a cross between Stalin and Bill O'Reilly's spouse - whom I don't even know.
When they point at my sick metal CDs or book collection I go: oh, that's just stuff I like and I offer them cookies.

Family of mine have little kids growing up on a farm and whenever people mention (like I might) how there'd be pointy metal bits or hazardous stuff lying around, they point out that they want and need their kids (or other people's kids) to be minding their step as much as they could.

Or car repair men their calendars as adorning autoshops: some might argue that barenaked ladies should be kept hidden at all costs in case of incoming innocent eyes, but I would gaze at those calendars intensely like it'd be biology when I was five.
But such an encounter or glimpse into the world of car repairers needn't prove traumatic or spoilant too much in hindsight. Since I felt privileged for having been to glance at such, in the full knowledge that such calendars wouldn't be for little boys but for car repairers more rather.

**Michael P** · 11-28-2012, 05:27 PM

Watch this video, it has Fraggles:

**Vibranium** · 11-28-2012, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by Pól Rua

The argument "But Kids don't even read comics anymore" is usually used by entitled fanboys or out-of-touch publishers who want to justify the fact that 10 year olds can't read Batman, Spider-Man or Justice League comics anymore.
When what they really mean is: "But comics should only ever be aimed at ME! MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" (fanboys) and "Kids don't have the disposable income that we desire in our audience" (publishers).

indeed...they feel that grimdark Transformer rape is the way to increased revenue and critical acclaim

as much as I like "The Boys", content like that is never going to be accepted on the regular

**ChadH** · 11-28-2012, 06:14 PM

I've been reading the Marvel Essential Doctor Strange Vol.2 this week. I think I may lack whatever chromosome is required to enjoy Roy Thomas' writing.
However, I have discovered a new appreciation for the artwork of Dan Adkins and Gene Colan.

**howyadoin** · 11-28-2012, 06:35 PM

**Jeff Brady** · 11-28-2012, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by howyadoin

That's cute! This is a new side of you, Bret.

**Gryphon** · 11-28-2012, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by howyadoin

Very nice.

**Pól Rua** · 11-28-2012, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Vibranium

indeed...they feel that grimdark Transformer rape is the way to increased revenue and critical acclaim
as much as I like "The Boys", content like that is never going to be accepted on the regular

I have no problem with 'The Boys'. I don't think all comics should be for kids. I like lots of non-child suitable stuff in my comics, whether it be 'Criminal', 'From Hell' or 'Ed The Happy Clown'.
My problem is when mainstream titles for children are produced that are unsuitable for all-ages. And I'm sick of Marvel and DC's attempts to fill the gap with 'kiddie versions'. I've got no problem with something like 'Dark Knight Returns' for instance, but an issue of 'Batman' or 'Spider-Man' should be all-ages accessible.