The Problem With YouTube's Comic Book Community

[@comicjourney]

The biggest problem is people have lost the ability to agree to disagree. We all don't have to agree about stuff and its ok to argue. The problem is people turn into enemies over comic related stuff.

[@wylierichardson-tu6zs]

I though the Political divide was much bigger tho? Yes, hard-core fans can get into arguments over the medium, but ultimately we are all part of the same community.

[@sleepyreader666]

Great video. The more each person just expresses their interests and personal perspectives on their hobbies the more fun this is.

[@philipowen-keepers]

First time viewer here and a comic creator. The only way things are going to change is people like you being passionate. It gets people to take an interest in comics, manga, Music and games. Please just keep being you and people will find you.

[@williambarrett7108]

These thoughts are great and I am so glad 😃 that you are expressing them honestly and the way they should be put out there, so we as a community can hash it out.

[@Matt_Likes_Comics]

No one can accuse you of not being you. You have a fun channel.

[@Gotham_n_glam]

No lie there! Thank you! 🤘

[@C.B.Smallwood]

I'm working on new comics. I don't like how much things have changed in comic community and the comic industry. Everyone is so divided and there are justifiable reasons for that. I just wish we could get back to the days when we could argue about the things that matter: who is stronger, The Hulk or Superman. It's a rhetorical question. It's Hulk.

[@jaro4742]

This! Superman still beats Hulk in a fight though

[@lukeyznaga7627]

It's good that you have gotten people to read comics. You seem like a good lady. I subbed.

[@JohnNelson1]

I miss people sharing about themselves like this. Reminds me of blogs that I used to enjoy. Thanks for sharing!

[@PirateBob711]

Channels like this are sorely needed. I watched good channels that were small evolve into huge channels that constantly pushed outrage about everything. Also one channel to the next all carrying the same story, and using the same points. I treasure small channels like this. I like to see someone positive and sharing stuff they like. I am glad the algorithm showed me your channel.

[@williambarrett7108]

Who you are is awesome!!! Love ❤️ you!! Please never change. It’s great when you talk comics. Definitely up there with the geek!!! You are the best! I hope you keep doing what you do!

[@lukeyznaga7627]

I agree with you about people being too niche. Comic video channels should spend MORE time on saying WHY they like some comics rather than talk about how they made money or "...only paid a dollar for these comics..."

[@MJComix]

I agree with you. I used to think that people tune for the comics, but it’s the personality of the channel. People tune in for you. Great video 👏

[@ComicCollectorGeek]

You made some good points. Generally the KZbin algorithm prefers more niched content. So if you are too broad with your content your channel won't perform as well. Also, subscribers generally prefer consistent content.

[@Lithograph_Comics]

Thumbs up on this one. Like you, I have absolutely gotten more than a few people into comics, and even after a few years, they still buy and read today. Same for heavy metal music, as that's my jam as well. Keep up the positivity, and thank you for being an ambassador for the hobby/hobbies that we all find enjoyment in! I don't know where my life would be without the passion I have for this hobby, as it's a HUGE part of my life, and I know it can affect other people the same way.

[@captainstrangelife]

The problem many people like myself have is that, while I love many channels including yours, I can’t possibly watch all of them regularly. I subscribe to about 300 Pop culture comics related channels of which there are close to 100 I really enjoy (you being among them ) but could never be able to watch them all let alone commenting on them. I would be spending 10 hours a day doing that. I make strong efforts to show support for those channels including newer ones as much as I can. I agree with you that there is a very high number of people that enjoy and thrive on drama, wild perspectives and tension. Many Channels take advantage of this for the purpose of garnishing views and subs. I think you’re doing a good job of being yourself ,sharing your love of the medium which is how it should be.

[@paulinthe6194]

Good points. I show stuff I like. Not really driving for views or subs but content I want to present. If people like it. Cool. If not, there is other channels they can watch. I do this for fun and connecting with other collectors in the community. There is a lot of us out there. I watch your content because you keep it real and are entertaining. Thank you for that.

[@Bel_Izeard]

You're channel is one I tend to watch semi-regularly. You're passion for Batman is great to watch. I really enjoyed your video where you had your husband try to guess obscure DC characters. That was really fun. In truth, there are so many channels out there. It can be tough to watch everything posted by all the channels I'm subscribed to. There is only so much time in the day, after all. The best thing you can do is create the content you want to make for you. If others want to watch, then so be it.

[@Gotham_n_glam]

You got that right that there's a lot to keep up with. It's great to hear you liked that video because we had so much fun making it!

[@edcrayzys3853]

There is a wide variety of interest in the comic book environment. Im not just talking about modern vs golden age, but there are people who dont care about the story as much as they love the art work, they follow a specific artists, they collect sketches, they collect cover proofs, or color charts, acetate pages, printer plates, foreign comics, etc etc and if you did a survey you would find that most of those items have no appeal to most. I personally have no desire to buy a book made with digital art, or to read a series about modern day x-men for example, the original ones are it, there are no other. Now I know their are other series and I appreciate all of you who keep up with it, but i was that kid who went to the corner store every saturday as a kid in the 60's to get my so called silver age comic. I remember the art work and I collect the ones I remember, and I knew the story back then but not now, to long ago. I like to draw so i draw the old stuff, yet another angle to comics books, the guy or girl who likes to draw, and no interest in story. So I appreciate this video, keep your head up, dont go any where, and I use to see you on minthunters auctions, hope you continue that, and peace to all.

[@Gotham_n_glam]

Thanks for stopping by and for your input. I'd bet you have an insane silver age collection that I'd love to see! ✌️

[@DONCOMICBOOKJUNKIE1971]

Good video and insights on this community. My channel sucks now and I'm ok with it, my videos are very boring with my same old same old comic book hauls. And you know what I'm ok with that , I lose subs everyday and I'm ok with that because I make content I like. At the end of the day make content you enjoy because that's all that matters at the end of the day. Thanks for sharing

[@Gotham_n_glam]

Right on! I'll always love unboxing/haul videos! Keep it up!

[@WyzGyzEntertainment]

My channel is an example of me doing my own thing despite having a small audience. I know there are many areas I can improve in things. I am working on that include creating more comic book related content, and returning to promoting in the books. Keep up the good work.

[@Rick-mp8tm]

I like Comic Tropes, Casually Comics , and I just discovered Comics Pals, and I like to watch this guy in New York chasing down deals on comics all over New York, because he shows a lot of comics that I really like from the 60s and 70s, but there are a lot of you tube channels that I really don't like , I just ran across you , so good luck to you !!!! Have a good one !

[@jimmywalker4884]

I just found your channel and because of your attitude you described about yourself on this video is why I subscribed and will keep watching your videos.

[@Renegaderantscomics]

Great video, well said. The community is mostly good, but the bad actors can definitely ruin the vibe.

[@svaughn82]

Thought I was subbed to u already. Fixed that. Great video! Some very valid points! I agree with your overall opinion. Have a great day!

[@crazychadmb]

I've read comics off and on for 20+ years, and I'm currently reading Concrete by Paul Chadwick. Guy like me? If you don't read mainstream or care about it, a lot of drama goes over your head. The Factor by Nat Gertler The Jam by Bernard Edward Mireault Usagi Yojimbo by Stan Sakai Mort Cinder by Hector Oesterheld and Alberto Breccia Lot of great stories out there

[@SlaserX]

Bro is spittin'. Subbed.

[@DiggerJim7202]

I like your approach to KZbin. With comics read what you like. Plan to watch more videos

[@robertharrison2.055]

so what do you think of my channel ? kids today need 50 dollars a week allowance to buy comic books .

[@BrianLCS]

Great video. Agreed, comic channels need to get back to talking comics.

[@SyntheticPanels]

This was a good Video. well done!

[@razorcomics]

👏 👏 👏 Nailed it. Awesome job my friend! Great message. Be yourself don't follow everyone else there is no road map to growing your channel. Just be you.

[@nelvis_eats1192]

Yes , the comic book game is mostly older , you're right , thank you for saying it .

[@Ace_of_The_Reckoning]

🤘🏼thanks for the video girl!

[@Monty-xs4jh]

Just noticed the Riot shirt in the thumbnail. Great band.

[@Gotham_n_glam]

Great to see some Riot fans out there! i just saw them live a few months ago and there were around a dozen people who showed up. Criminally underrared!

[@lukeyznaga7627]

Ma',am...mz. Gotham...to be fair and honest most comicnook collector channels are NOT comic book lovers or collectors. They are SALESMAN and hucksters. Only a few are legimiy comic book lovers and collectors. I DO appreciate your sincerity and passion and concern. But you need to educate yourself about what is really going on. We true comic book lovers and collectors are trying to PROTECT our hobby and culture.

[@comicalopinions]

Good video. Very authentic. Keep it up.

[@lukeyznaga7627]

I would rather watch HiggyPop comics channel than sales hucksters and business shills like Comics Den and Comics Corner and Pop Comics

[@Stevie-J]

"Publishers are struggling to reach the next generation of readers.." Maybe they should stop hiring people that hate the franchises they are working on?

[@Brush4000]

Well, that plus it is a expensive niche hobby. Comics used to be printed on cheap paper and cost a quarter, later 50 cents, than a dollar. Around a dollar, if I remember my history, publishers decided to target adult collectors. It's not a hobby for most people price wise. Most people aren't going to spend $4 to try out a comic when there is so much more entertainment available. They are pushing away the old fans without actually getting new paying customers.

[@Gotham_n_glam]

I do plan to make a seperate video in regards to a publishing angle, however this was meant to focus on how we as comic fans on KZbin can do our part.

[@Stevie-J]

@@Gotham_n_glam ok I didn't mean to derail

[@lukeyznaga7627]

Amen...and thanks for saying the truth!

[@resistancepublishing]

What’s “toxic positivity”? I never heard that phrase before.

[@Gotham_n_glam]

I would say it's when somebody is too afraid to upset anyone in their audience that they don't really speak their mind.

[@dragonball3166]

I’ll be happy name one problem with comic collectors grading books comic fans act if you don’t choose cgc , cbcs they mock you make fun of you while pgx and egs does same work cgc sent me email buy book not company grading case book is in book have value not cgc case cgc and cbcs have problems people still use them options are good choose who you want grade your books, graded books should be value same depending on grade regardless what company grades books there is no right and wrong pick company grade books

[@benng4376]

Cool Riot shirt. They have the worst/best mascot in metal. Have you ever watched Comic Book Palace?

[@Gotham_n_glam]

Haha, I love it, but some albums covers aren't the most aesthetically pleasing. I love Comic Book Palace. I've only started watching recently.

[@benng4376]

​@Gotham_n_glam I've visited the Comic Book Palace 3 times and Glenn is a great guy.

[@markwilliams6394]

Nice Riot shirt.

[@markwilliams6394]

I saw Riot live a bunch back in the late 70s and early 80s. I saw Mark Reale when he had the band Narita too before he reformed Riot. R.I.P. to Mark Reale, Guy the original singer and to Rhett his replacement.

[@Gotham_n_glam]

I just saw them a few months ago and only about a dozen people showed up. They are way too underrated and their new music as Riot V has been fantastic!

[@markwilliams6394]

@Gotham_n_glam I love that your content is different than most comic platforms, so thanks for you being you. It's hard for me to hear that a great band like Riot had only a few people at their show.

[@UnorthadoxPhantom]

Do what you wanna do and success will find you. No need to waste your time feeding the masses.

[@32FONickweiser]

RIOT! Be seeing them in Houston in March. Gonna be HYUGE

[@Gotham_n_glam]

I saw them recently and it was awesome! There were only about a dozen people. They were pouring tequilla into people's glasses and they stayed after to sign and chat. I brought my copy of Unleash the Fire to get signed as well as their new album that I bought there.

[@Clayton-kf3su]

Well said Glam Girl!!

[@grios5530]

So you mean like this video?

[@bostonsportfan91]

Great vid!

[@evilfacebad4548]

Good different take

[@lukeyznaga7627]

There is a huge cultural shift coming. The majority of American voters rejected liberal culture and values. People want clean, wholesome and entertaining comics. Publishers and awful artists and writers are bringing THEIR drama to US. So, we complain.

[@RocknComics]

Your channel just came across my feed. Would love for you to check us out. We are all over the place and we would love to build a community that is helpful and not just schills. New sub here either way.

[@Gotham_n_glam]

I will give it a look! Thanks!

[@kittenpuke7239]

You're way to stiff, loosen up a bit, its just a script .

[@Gotham_n_glam]

This video was not scripted and is a subject I take seriously. My normal videos are anything but stiff and serious. I tend to crack a lot of jokes and get stoned in my videos, so I'd say I'm pretty loose with my audience. I'd reccomend my previous two uploads if you have any doubts.

[@officiallyunofficialgeek]

You stopped short of telling her to "smile more". She's doing just fine.