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| TiamatRoar 440th Post
 
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|  "Re(2):Street Fighter comic needs your help"
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They were using Capcom USA's version of the story, so it's only fitting it's cancelled as a failure.
Sometimes I can't help but wonder if I created a monster. Course, I suppose if I did, it's partially Capcom of America's fault, too.
Of course, in all honesty, these days I'm starting to think Capcom of Japan itself doesn't remember its own Street Fighter canon...
But at any rate, so far, the story actually seems to be following the Japanese version more with the only exception being the names of things being the US versions instead of the Japanese ones. Or at the very least, they got what Satsu no Hadou actually is, right.
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Oh yes, Ryu has his red headband. However, THAT particular thing is something that neither Capcom of America nor Capcom of Japan got right-_-
http://db.gamefaqs.com/coinop/misc/file/street_fighter_plot.txt
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| CrazyMax 279th Post
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| "Re(4):Street Fighter comic needs your help" , posted Thu 7 Aug 07:06
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I was expecting retailers would pick this one up because of the nostalgia fad.
I guess most retailers grew up watching Voltron, Tundercats, GiJoe and support those products because of that (in part, of course. There really are fans out there too that purchase those comics) and I guess they didn't grew up playng SF or just didn't like the game at all.
It's a shame that they didn't order more copies, because it looks so great and with so much atention to detail.
Also, it does surprise me that Udon hasn't mentioned if the comic would be available in, say, video game stores that carry game magazines and stuff like that. Seems to me the ideal place to get some extra customers.
Things are getting tight in the comic book market again, and like it was stated before, the whole multiple cover gimmick is old.
Also Udon had done things to generate interest, I just don't understand their approaches. They have an insert in the latest Gamepro magazine, so they will get the widest advertising they could ever hope to. But turned around and released the 'Zero' issue only at San Diego. I assume that they will continue the convention circuit and make more copies available, but as it stands now only a small portion of people have a great primer to the series. Even then, a portion of those copies were gobbled up just to sell on Ebay at jacked up prices. Something that will definitely turn off people. Not exactly what I would call a good plan.
It's also my understanding that getting product into game stores is a lot different than getting it into comic book stores. In the videogame store I ran, we carried comic books. But our magazines were from a magazine distributor who doesn't carry comic books. If Udon wants their product in videogame stores they may have to strike deals with Electronics Boutique, Gamestop, and etc. individually. Or consider mainstream distribution ( ala TV Guide, People, Time ) but that is VERY costly and impractical.
Best bet. Stick to word of mouth, and hope sales increase in bits. Making the early issues collectibles. That and hope Wizard magazine jumps on the bandwagon and creates artificial interest. Get to work Udon! Start doing those free covers for Wizard! Make another zero issue and stick it in Wizard.
I too, would like to see the book do well.
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| CrazyMax 281th Post
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| "Re(7):Street Fighter comic needs your help" , posted Thu 7 Aug 09:13
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I can agree with the comic book market again taking a turn for the worse. I haven't bought a comic in forever,since that crappy Blood Stone one. The art for it was tight,though.
However,what I'm mostly worried about is if the DreamWave Darkstalkers comics will go to retailers? I need my J.T. And the same with that Cammy one. Adam Warren did such a sweet job drawing her.
Yeah, Eric, I also hope retailers around here will pick up the Darkstalkers comic. I need to get it. I want that and the Street Fighter, and all the other ones coming out. Especially the Street Fighter and the Rival Schools.
I wouldn't sweat it. Dreamwave is riding high these days from Transformers. Ask your retailer about the Diamond order book, and you can specifically order the book, if for some bizarre reason he doesn't carry it.
Worst case scenario, I belive Dreamwave is making their way into Trade paperbacks ( aka TPBs ) so they will collect it to get back any monies lost, or get further profits.
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| Hungrywolf 2157th Post
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| "Re(9):Street Fighter comic needs your help" , posted Thu 7 Aug 09:59
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I wish people would put small stuff like name changes and minor storyline elements aside. The success of this comic will increase SF's popularity and that can only lead to good things. The chance of getting a new SF game quicker increases, more respect for 2D Games increases, acquiring Japanese SF toys/mangas/products will become easier, better quality SF US Made Stuff will come out (Studio Udon is already promising two kick Ass Chun-Li and Vega(Dictator) Busts!), the chance of Masahiko Nakahira's Mangas, AAC Books and the new SF Art Book being translated increases, and so on, and so on. So put your personal prejudices aside, bite one for the overall good and support this book!
Very nicely said, Sano. I agree.
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