So that is what you have been up to, confusing the readers?? Well, you certainly did a good job on me, I almost thought it was a Phantom book!!
Thanks for clearing that for me!!
CR
With you, Ivan, there is no "try". 
So that is what you have been up to, confusing the readers?? Well, you certainly did a good job on me, I almost thought it was a Phantom book!!
Thanks for clearing that for me!!
CR
With you, Ivan, there is no "try".
Well, we can smile it away if we want, but it is serious enough. As soon as a product hit the street the trying should be done.
CR
Mke can speak for himself of course, but it's gotta be depressing to study Lee's stories, work hard to put something together that has the publisher's approval, King Features approval, that US fans and critics like and have people on the boards from other countries pan your work.
In his shoes, I would feel unappreciated. (I guess fortunately for me...no one has mentioned my columns...I don't mind if they stay below the radar in this crowd.) From Norway to Australia...people are saying some pretty discouraging things to Mike and Moonstone.
I think that anyone in the creative industry who thinks that the world should fall at their feet, just because they work hard to put something out has a bit of a problem with narcisim. Someone with that kind of attitude is not writting for a general audience but in order to receive praise.
The creators I like and admire the most are the ones who are able to take their 'lumps' like an adult. As well as those who listen to the criticism and see how they can improve their stories. 7 years ago when I first tried Ultimate Spider-man by Bendis I stopped reading half way through in disgust. I thought that it was pure trash and had no semblance to the hero I spent years reading about. I refused to touch anything by Bendis. Until one day I decided to give his Daredevil a shot and was shocked how good it was. The man had obviously learned something ( I understand that USM was not accepted by older fans).
This is the type of attitude I admire. Someone who takes on the critics and makes their work better. Not someone who whines and complains about the lack of 'appreciation' they are receiving.
Well, both Monet and Van Gogh kept painting despite having their worked trashed and in hindsight, the art world is glad they did. I sincerely hope Mike does the same, because there are many of us who sincerely enjoy his stories, and he has some really nice stuff coming up.
Well I hope that's not the case with Mike. I would rather Mike Bullock put out work to appeal to wide range of readers who will appreciate his work while he's alive, as opposed to dead.