The Official Digital Webbing Presents #32 Feedback Thread

[Imboden]

So - most everyone should have gotten this by now. What did you think? Good? Great? Bad? We want your comments and reviews! And remember, we often pull things from these threads for the 'Letters of Justice' page, so if you don't want your words printed please be sure and indicate that.

Operators are standing by to take YOUR calls!

[rplatt]

First off, this FoJ had the best cliffhanger ending I've read in any comic in a long time! I can't wait to see what happens next with the new character. The whole art team did a fantastic job with this one. The story had a great flow to it, and the action was top-notch as usual. Keep up the great work to all involved!

I was happy to see the newest installment of the Revisionist. I had really been looking forward to it since the last one. Overall, I really enjoyed it. I'm not 100% crazy about the new development with the Revisionist since I really enjoyed the world that I thought was established in the Revisionist where there weren't any apparent super powers. I liked the fact that it was sort of anchored in reality in the sense that the main character is a somewhat regular guy who works a regular job and maybe has some serious psychological issues (paranoia, delusions of grandeur), and there was something really amusing to me about the characters who would dress up like super heroes or super villians in that world. Even though I'm not crazy about the new development, I still found this installment to be a real pleasure to read. I think Chad is a brilliant writer so I'm still really interested in seeing where he takes the Revisionist from here.

[eDuke]

That ending DID kick ass. ;)

[justchad]

Hey rplatt, thanks for the feedback. I assure you, there are (and will never be) super powers in the world of the Revisionist. This is the first time the Revisionist's "trait" has been addressed in a literal sense. If you recall, he was shot to death and tossed in the East River in DWP #10 and stabbed to death by the Cicada and left to die in a pool of his own blood in DWP #20...yet was alive and well the next day.

This apparent invulnerability is part of what makes the character mentally uneven and will be addressed at-length in the up-coming graphic novel Kill the Revisionist!, due out hopefully by the end of the year.

Glad you liked the story!

[khopson]

I just got my issue today and made a point of reading it before anything else. I have to say that this was my favorite FOJ issue yet. This was one of the better written stories, in my opinion, and the art was great. Plus, how you can go wrong with non-stop action?! I heard rumors about the the cliffhanger ending (prior to reading this issue) and it did not disappoint.

However, I'm curious as to whether you're going to try and develop the character a little more in future issues. You have shown signs of doing this in the past but, lately, it seems like every time the FOJ gets done beating one villain, another one shows up. Don't get me wrong. I love the action. That being said, I wouldn't mind seeing some story development in the process.

Anyway, great job to everyone involved. I'm really looking forward to the next issue!

[eDuke]

Hang tight! It's coming up!

[Imboden]

I just got my issue today and made a point of reading it before anything else. I have to say that this was my favorite FOJ issue yet. This was one of the better written stories, in my opinion, and the art was great. Plus, how you can go wrong with non-stop action?! I heard rumors about the the cliffhanger ending (prior to reading this issue) and it did not disappoint.

However, I'm curious as to whether you're going to try and develop the character a little more in future issues. You have shown signs of doing this in the past but, lately, it seems like every time the FOJ gets done beating one villain, another one shows up. Don't get me wrong. I love the action. That being said, I wouldn't mind seeing some story development in the process.

Anyway, great job to everyone involved. I'm really looking forward to the next issue!


You've gotta read the 'Behind the Scenes' stuff, man! I fessed up there about dropping some of the character development from this issue in favor of more fightin'! :laugh:

But don't worry, we've got everything charted out and by the end of the next two issues you'll know all sorts of stuff about how Marc is feeling and where his head is at.

I promise!

[eDuke]

I promise!
Or Mike will drive to your house and plant a big, fat, juicy kiss on your lips!

[Imboden]

Or Mike will drive to your house and plant a big, fat, juicy kiss on your lips!

Yeah!

Wait... what? :huh:

[ethanWright]

I got mine in the mail yesterday, and after reading through it, I agree with everybody else on the great cliffhanger ending. I can't wait to see where you take the story next issue. And Dario's art is awesome, but I thought the inker "change up" was a little distracting.

As far as the series overall, I'm enjoying it, and I understand that part of the point is the "retro" style of storytelling and fast-paced action. But I think it's nice to take a break from the action more and spend some time developing the supporting cast, and fleshing out the Fist some more. I think the Fist could use a Foggy Nelson, or a Mary Jane... we only saw Amy for a couple of pages last issue. Just a suggestion, keep up the good work!

[Imboden]

Marc will have a - for lack of a better word - 'sidekick' starting with the very next issue. Although "friend" works just as well; sidekick might bring visions of Fist of Justice Lad or something and that's NOT in the works.

[eDuke]

With this issue, we do open the doors to Benson and Carl becoming supporting cast members for future issues. That wasn't in our original plan since they only appeared in the first FOJ full-length story as throw-a-way characters. Now that Benson has "welcomed" Fist to see him anytime for check-ups and shit... tah-dah!

Issue #33 still has action, but also introduces a new regular cast member, someone from FOJ's past. That's who he'll be hanging with if the bad guy doesn't kill him first.

Unfortunately, Amy is dead. She'll only appear in flashbacks. And think about it, everyone FOJ knows from three decades ago is probably aged or passed on. New cast members will be appearing as he gets adjusted to 2007 and starts his life over.

[Paul Sanderson]

Fistie Lad...cool :D

[Mike225]

:confused:

[Imboden]

Get your mind out of the gutter, mister!

:sure:

[JoMaC2k]

Hey Ed, would it be possible to call you tomorrow to get a comment on DW for my podcast? PM me, a contact number and a good time (evening preferable)

[eDuke]

Why not have Mikey on it? He's the superstar.

[Paul Sanderson]

His stage name is Imby :laugh: ;)

[Imboden]

I'm no superstar.

:(

(but I'd be willing to be on a podcast :thumbs: )

[Paul Sanderson]

They're fun, I've done two myself.

[Smoked Bass]

Got my FOJ.

My sub came in a week or so ago, but it was a week before I could get around to reading it.

This was the first FOJ I have read, and was pretty happy with it. The story had a very silver age feel. I was impressed with your ability to introduce a new monster, completlely believable as a "victim" monster in three pages. Felt like I was reading "Tales of Suspense" again.

I am going to throw an extra bonus point for good use of the english language. You do not use an expletive until the very last word balloon. It set the new FOJ apart from everybody else in the book, and set the hook for the next issue. Nice work.

For the art team- I read through the entire book without saying, "Hey, that's not right " once. Art was completely up to standards. You could find some differences caused by the multiple inkers, but only if you looked specifically for them. Really did not see it first time through.

[Imboden]

Thanks for the kind words.

Ed and I originally didn't agree on the %&$#ing at the end. Normally, you'll never see that stuff, it's just not what we want. However, this other character (no names for fear of being a spoiler) talks like that because I wanted him to be like a character from the 90s - when everyone started wearing leather, had lots of pouches and buckles and killed first and asked questions afterwards.

Plus, he's a total bad-ass. :p

Glad you liked it, Bass!

[eDuke]

Yeah, I was out-voted by Mike and the editor. I didn't want the "#@$%$ing" there because it looks too comedic when I see something like this in a story. But I'll live.

[Imboden]

Yeah, I was out-voted by Mike and the editor. I didn't want the "#@$%$ing" there because it looks too comedic when I see something like this in a story. But I'll live.
Yeah, but I wasn't going for a comedic moment. Maybe we could have done like a lot of books do now ('Freshmen' for example) and put the word there, but put a little black 'censored' bar over 95% of it. I NEEDED the guy to cuss like that. He didn't have the same attitude without it.

[eDuke]

I know.

[Buckyrig]

Maybe we could have done like a lot of books do now ('Freshmen' for example) and put the word there, but put a little black 'censored' bar over 95% of it. I NEEDED the guy to cuss like that. He didn't have the same attitude without it.

Or obstruct part of the balloon with another one or part of the panel itself.

[Jeffbot]

I picked up my copy at the comic shop last week. It was by far my favorite FOJ tale yet and, I think, the most complete story that's been told. At first I didn't like the new format but it's growing on me...so a good job all around.

I'm also interested in the backup content switching to FOJ's supporting cast. Is there any information other than what was teased in the issue itself?

[eDuke]

Hey, Jeff -- more in the next issue. But what you saw in there is the basics. ie; a writer interested would contact us and we'd go from there.
Thanks for picking up the issue, dude!

[Jeffbot]

Hey, it's my pleasure. DWP is one of the most creator-friendly books out on the market, and I really think that comic fans should feel obligated to pick it up on that premise alone (but the quality makes it a good buy, too!).

I'll send ya a pm regarding the backups!

[Calloway]

AWESOME! Finally, a foe worth fighting hand to hand. I am so glad it's a monster too. Next up has to be an alien or aliens. Only seems natural. Oh and to do fist in a buck rogers kinda feel for an alien thing would fit perfect! Need more pages!

One thing about the cover, not as a fan but an observer, the monster shoulda been kinda hidden in shadows or something so it'd be a surprise when we opened the issue. It woulda been great seeing the monster for the first time in the pages but I think I saw him elsewhere online. Still, made an impact with me.

Keep it up Mike and try to keep Dario as long as possible!

[Troy Wall]

Yeah, I was out-voted by Mike and the editor. I didn't want the "#@$%$ing" there because it looks too comedic when I see something like this in a story. But I'll live.

I loved that part! You ain't cool, Dukeshire!

Mike--I took it as half-humor, half hardcore badass mother fucker, and it worked well for me!

[eDuke]

You only like #@$%& (replacement swears) because you use them in BloodRayne. I think badassness can be conveyed with actual words instead of comedic, cartoonish type symbols.

[secondrater]

I really enjoyed the "Behind the Scenes" aspect of this issue...I always enjoy seeing people's artistic process.

Great art, didn't really notice/have trouble with the different inkers. My favorite of all the FOJ DWP back issues I recieved.

very excellent work guys.

[Imboden]

More kind words! Huzzah!!

:thumbs:

[Calloway]

so, uh, Mike...who's the other fist...you can tell me...go ahead...tell me...ok, pm me....I won't tell. :cool:

[Imboden]

so, uh, Mike...who's the other fist...you can tell me...go ahead...tell me...ok, pm me....I won't tell. :cool:

No, no, no - there'll be no spilling the beans on this one! :D

All will be revealed shortly!

[Paul Sanderson]

You tease! :D

[pandayboss]

I finally got my copies! Wohhooo! This is soooo gorgeous! I'm really happy how it turned out!

Imby & Eduke, thanks so much for the opportunity to do Fist! It was quite an experience! :D

[Imboden]

Note to self:
Strangle Frank D. for coming up with the nickname "Imby". :sure:

[Paul Sanderson]

:laugh: that was actually Mike Exner, Imby, I just made it famous :laugh:

[Imboden]

:laugh: that was actually Mike Exner, Imby, I just made it famous :laugh:

And that's why I am going to have to strangle you. :man:



:D

[Paul Sanderson]

At least I'll be known for something :laugh: ;)

[mikeexner3]

Frank has always been really supportive of my work. :laugh:

[Paul Sanderson]

Oh yes, I follow only the best ;)

[The DarkMind]

my stupid f'n comic shop doesn't carry it :cry:

wish they focused more on comics and less on roleplaying miniature games. I gotta hit one of the shops on South Street instead of being loyal to the shop in my old neighborhood and picking stuff up on weekends when I get my kids :man:

[Imboden]

Even if you ask them to get it for you?

They suck. :yuk:

[Paul Sanderson]

Yeah, some shops, I've noticed, aren't interested even when you ask them, which is a crazy way to run a business IMO

[The DarkMind]

Even if you ask them to get it for you?

They suck. :yuk:

one person requesting a comic doesnt have any pull on ordering.

[Paul Sanderson]

Not with crappy stores anyway.