Why Comic Book Fantasy Still Captivates Hearts
When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive thinking.Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) Physicist & Nobel Laureate Fantasy is as old as humanity itself. People love imagining, especially about things that are improbable or even impossible. Fantasy’s evolution began in oral traditions that later developed into fantasy literature and drama. It remains enormously popular. Today’s fantasy genre includes…
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¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ Brings Stephanie Maday Aboard as New Executive VP of Commercial Sales
Marceline, Missouri; Oct. 30, 2024 – ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ announced it has hired sales executive Stephanie Maday as the company’s new Executive Vice President of Commercial Sales and Board Member. Maday will be replacing ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s current Executive VP of Commercial Sales, David Grisa, who is retiring from the company in November. Maday will be based out of ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Sales and Marketing office in Overland Park, Kansas. Maday comes to ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ with nearly 25 years of sales and management experience, more than 20 of…
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MCDM Productions: Shaping the Future of Tabletop Gaming
MCDM Productions, a rising star in the tabletop gaming industry, has quickly established itself as a go-to source for innovative and engaging game content. Founded in 2018, the company grew from a popular YouTube channel to a thriving publisher of Dungeons & Dragons supplements and original games, such as their upcoming title Draw Steel. Geoff, General Manager of MCDM Productions, spoke with us about the company’s contributions to the world of TTRPGs (tabletop roleplaying games), as well as MCDM’s exciting…
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Uncharted Territory: Navigating New Printing Partnerships
There can be numerous benefits that come from switching to a new printing partner. You may be switching to save on printing costs or cut down on shipping time, to name a few. However, switching to a new printing partner can also feel like venturing into uncharted waters. While it can be exciting to explore new possibilities, it can also come with its fair share of challenges. To ensure a smooth transition and successful partnership, it’s important to navigate this…
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Nail Your Comic Book Artwork With Precision Color Printing
The visual effect of artwork clearly separates comic books and graphic novels from other genres. Get the artwork right and you’re off to a head start in capturing the reader’s attention and imagination. This unique combination of words and pictures also takes communication to the very highest level. For example, it’s one thing to introduce a powerful new comic book character through dialogue. However, you can make that dialogue much more impactful by demonstrating their immense power through stunning visuals…
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MCDM Productions and ¶¶Òñ¶ÌÊÓƵ: American Company Seeks American Printer
MCDM Productions, a company that produces tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) books, began their adventure with a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign in early 2018. Founded by Matthew Colville, a renowned writer, game designer and Dungeon Master (the role of coordinating and running Dungeons & Dragons campaigns), the company’s first Kickstarter raised over $2 million dollars to produce their first D&D companion book, Strongholds & Followers. The campaign’s massive success allowed Colville to leave his writing job and lead MCDM Productions full-time.…
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