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ZDARSKY COMIC NEWS
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WHAT IS ZDARSKY COMIC NEWS?
ZCN is a free physical newsletter available in fine comic shops everywhere! Only available IRL, this little slice of heaven is full of jokes and comic book news you can use!
WHY IS ZDARSKY COMIC NEWS?
ZCN was created by comic book creator Chip Zdarsky because he hates the Internet. Yes, you're reading this on the Internet and he knows how confusing that may seem. But he wanted to tell people about upcoming books in the only place that matters: comic shops. Hearkening back to the days of publications such as Wizard Magazine, Marvel Age or Comic Buyer's Guide, ZCN strives to be an entertaining source of comic book knowledge in the place where customers exist.
WHO IS CHIP ZDARSKY?
Look, you keep asking questions, someone's going to get hurt.
I...I'M SORRY. CAN I GO NOW?
No.
OUR WORK
SO, WHAT'S IN AN ISSUE OF ZDARSKY COMIC NEWS?
SCATHING EDITORIALS!
Every month Chip gives his incredible industry insights in his incendiary editorials! Should comics cost $3.99 or $4.99? Or maybe $5.99? How about $4.50? Have we considered $4.75? Chip's takes are the hottest in the biz!
SMART GRAPHICS!
Comics are a visual medium so Chip delivers his information in a visual way, with very accurate information graphics! Watch out, Hickman! Chip's got hella circles and lines!
CREATOR PROFILES!
Chip brings his years of experience to interviewing his fellow comic book creators! Follow along as he ask them if comics should cost $3.99 or $4.99!
BOOK PICKS!
Hey, we're here to help you sell comics! So every issue has recommendations from Chip and his pals and not all of the books suggested are written by Chip, weirdly! I thought this was Zdarsky Comic News!
FUN GAMES!
Sure, maybe you don't want your customers asking if they can borrow a pen. But, hear me out: what if you sold them Iron Man pens or whatever? New revenue stream! Nice!
SHOPLIFTER PHOTOS!
To help your shop, we distribute photos of known shoplifters, so you know who to ban seconds after they step foot in your shop!
WHY ADVERTISE IN ZDARSKY COMIC NEWS?
14,000
is the current circulation number for ZCN! That's a lot of eyeballs! Eyeballs with money!
87%
of comic buyers only research their purchases when inside the shop! Where ZCN is!
20,000
100%
subscribers to Chip's newsletter get up-to-date info on ZCN, driving them to shops!
of ZCN readers are comic readers, or at least like to look at the pictures!
STAFF
WHO IS ZDARSKY COMIC NEWS?
CHIPFORD ZDARSKY
Publisher
Chip is an award-winning comic book creator who is known for working on such titles as Daredevil, Batman and Sex Criminals. Before comics he worked in newspapers as a columnist and graphic artist, all of which is coming in handy on ZCN, let me tell you.
ATOM FREEMAN
Business Manager
Atom Freeman was an Eisner winning retailer before he started working for award-winning publishers and then started his own consulting and marketing agency for comics publisher (no awards, yet). He really wants to know if there are awards given out for business managers. Also, don't forget to keep scrolling to the bottom of the page if you want to advertise in ZCN (You do. You really do.).
ALLISON O'TOOLE
Editor
Allison is a comics editor who works with Chip on books like Public Domain and Time Waits. She used to write and edit for comics websites, but those don't exist anymore, so she's trying out this up-and-coming news format called print media!
JESSICA LEIGH
Accounts Manager
Jessica knows how to give money and receive money, both very helpful skills in life and business.
Contact
WOW THIS ALL SOUNDS AMAZING HOW DO I ADVERTISE IN ZDARSKY COMIC NEWS?
It's easy! Just fill out our handy contact form and our Business Manager Atom will respond with our rate card and all the info you'll need to succeed!
We look forward to hearing from you!
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