Nerds Rejoice: DC Comics Wants You
The editorial panel will consist of Ron Perazza, DC Comics Director of Creative Services and Kwanza Johnson, DC Comics Online Editor, and overseen by DC Comics SVP-Creative Director, Richard Bruning.
Every month, starting when they launch in October, Zuda’s editors will select 10 entries for the community to vote on. Each monthly winner will be awarded a one-year contract (52 issues) to produce their comic. Editors also have the option of selecting 6 instant winners each year. The winner’s contract will also include an upfront fee and any royalties from a possible print edition.
There are a lot of great web comics out there already making a tidy profit off of traffic and swag, like PennyArcade and the venerable Dilbert. Zuda’s offering a way to skirt the normal hustle that goes into building a brand by giving exposure to a select group of artists.
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