drotto Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Looking at the decline in comic sales, and the decline of print media in general, will we ever see a new true key comic? Modern comics for the most part are littered with speculation. Seeming based more on cover art than content. So many new characters have been pushed the last 10 years or so, and not many have cought on. Yes we have a handful, like Harley, Deadpool, X-23, and a handful of others, but they are 15 years old or more at this point. Yet collectors still focus on the same characters that have been around for 40 plus years. So is there still the potential for the next Spider Man, Superman, or even Harley, or are those days gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushing Fan Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I think it a new character is interesting enough and well written that they will catch on - not easy to do with the seemingly cookie cutter assembly line of superheroes. bentbryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 When was the latest "super key" released? I'm talking first appearance of a major character. Spawn #1 in 1992? Are there other released later? Creativity these days is spread thin. That's why CBMs are so popular. They draw from other source material. Most other movies are reboots. I find it unlikely that a "grail" type key is printed anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagekilz Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 16 minutes ago, Cushing Fan said: I think it a new character is interesting enough and well written that they will catch on - not easy to do with the seemingly cookie cutter assembly line of superheroes. I think this sums it up pretty well. Additionally, a death of a major character would probably warrant key status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dupont2005 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 The death would only matter if the character stays dead in all forms of media forever. Not going to happen in any corporate owned IP. Skylath 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 It's possible that a book that has already been published is sitting out there, waiting for that big "pop" to key status. I think that Harley Quinn, Deadpool and Venom are usually held up as the only examples of characters created in the last 30 years or so that have had true enduring popularity. But maybe something is buried out there, waiting for the moment. ComicConnoisseur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazyboy Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Quote Will we ever see another true key comic? Of course. 2 hours ago, drotto said: Looking at the decline in comic sales, and the decline of print media in general, will we ever see a new true key comic? Modern comics for the most part are littered with speculation. Seeming based more on cover art than content. So many new characters have been pushed the last 10 years or so, and not many have cought on. Yes we have a handful, like Harley, Deadpool, X-23, and a handful of others, but they are 15 years old or more at this point. Yet collectors still focus on the same characters that have been around for 40 plus years. So is there still the potential for the next Spider Man, Superman, or even Harley, or are those days gone? Is "Will we ever see another major character with enduring popularity debut in a comic?" your real question? That is very different, but still fairly likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Given a long enough period of time, every comic will pop! ComicConnoisseur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedcake Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 What is your criteria for "true key"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespiderman Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I'd think the Walking Dead #1 is a true key comic. It launched in incredibly successful tv show, and had a limited print run. ThothAmon, EvilAsh, CycleGirl and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBRobin Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Invincible #1 isn't a key? Spider-Gwen? ComicConnoisseur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I have to begrudgingly agree that Walking Dead is a true key for this time period. However, you are never going to see another Action 1 or Tec 27 because of the time period and how comics were perceived as disposable. jcjames and ComicConnoisseur 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweandlorder Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 We will see many many more keys We wont see another Marvel or DC though bb8, ThothAmon and ComicConnoisseur 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Yes, without a doubt. As long as comics are still published. Every era ends up being defined one way or another with a key book or character. ThothAmon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 hour ago, SBRobin said: Invincible #1 isn't a key? Spider-Gwen? Saga? Thief of Thieves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 47 minutes ago, oakman29 said: Saga? Thief of Thieves? Spider-Vampirella? ComicConnoisseur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, thespiderman said: I'd think the Walking Dead #1 is a true key comic. It launched in incredibly successful tv show, and had a limited print run. But 16 years ago now since it came out. In sports cards there is a key rookie card every year like Walking Dead. Edited March 21, 2019 by ComicConnoisseur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, kav said: Spider-Vampirella? not to mention Creepy Combat Vampirella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Just now, oakman29 said: not to mention Creepy Combat Vampirella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 7 hours ago, drotto said: Looking at the decline in comic sales, and the decline of print media in general, will we ever see a new true key comic? Modern comics for the most part are littered with speculation. Seeming based more on cover art than content. So many new characters have been pushed the last 10 years or so, and not many have cought on. Yes we have a handful, like Harley, Deadpool, X-23, and a handful of others, but they are 15 years old or more at this point. Yet collectors still focus on the same characters that have been around for 40 plus years. So is there still the potential for the next Spider Man, Superman, or even Harley, or are those days gone? Well we could say Spider-Gwen Silk Miles Morales I guess. the authority, jason4 and Tony S 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
