The United States is a big comic country, with more than 300 comic companies.

However, it is the same as there are more than 5,000 film companies in the United States, but there are only six giant companies in Hollywood.

The entire comic market is also monopolized by five major comic companies - Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, ID Comics and Image Comics.

In particular, the three comic book companies of Marvel, DC and Dark Horse monopolize more than 90% of the market share.

The monopoly method is similar to that of the six Hollywood giants - distribution channels.

Including many Hollywood hit IPs, such as "Star Wars", "Jurassic Park", "Alien", and "Raiders of the Lost Ark" comic book versions, they also need to rely on the five major comic companies to operate and publish.

Due to the centralized monopoly of the comic market, it has also led to the squeeze of comic creators' remuneration.

For example, in Marvel Entertainment's comics, contracted cartoonists can receive salaries and bonuses, but they will never get dividends from the copyright income around the comics.

If the comic is created by hiring an outside cartoonist, it will also be a one-time buyout transaction, and the cartoonist will not be able to get dividends from the subsequent copyright operations of the comics.

That's true for Marvel, and it's true for DC.

Why can Dark Horse Comics be compared with the two giants of Marvel and DC?

It is because Dark Horse Comics has made great concessions that allow the author to enjoy the copyright of the comic and the dividends of various channels in the later stage!

Of course, even if it is a dividend, it is seven or three open, or six or four, at most five or five.

The income of cartoonists is still very unfair.

This is the meaning of Mark Miller, a famous contemporary cartoonist, who will join hands with his wife Lucy Miller to establish Miller World Comics!

He wants to help comic creators control their work and get more fair access to the derivative income of movies and merchandise.

The way to do it is simple, Miller World Comics is only responsible for the creation, and then the comics are handed over to different publishers and distributors to take care of the branches.

Of course, with the strength of this new company, it is impossible to venture into the distribution market and compete with Marvel and DC for territory.

Mark Miller is a producer, screenwriter, actor, and he is very familiar with the way movies work, so Miller's World Comics operates in a similar way to independent film companies.

Miller World Comics owns the rights to produce the comics and gives the distribution rights to other publishers.

Even if the distribution commission is very high, reaching 30%-40%, it is far more profitable than directly succumbing to giant companies such as Marvel and DC.

In fact, this company was incorporated last year.

However, it remains to be seen whether the operation model will succeed and whether it will be merged by the comic giants.

In fact, it is.

Mark Miller has been ostracized by the giants, and his comic strip "Wanted" can only work with publishers with very small market shares, Top_Co_Productions.

As a result, it was an instant hit!

With the popularity of "Wanted", the comic book industry seems to see a development path of the same model as the rise of Down Pictures in Hollywood - use content to defeat channels!

The popularity of the "Wanted" comic book has made Mark Miller finally return to the mainstream comic circle, and he can also announce in a high-profile manner that Miller World Comics Company was officially established!

As a competitor, the New Globe Group has comic book giant Marvel Entertainment under its umbrella.

However, Don has never paid attention to the comic business, for the simple reason that the volume is too small to be worth mentioning!

Don't look at the current Marvel superhero movies that are popular and explosive, but the volume of the comic market is really small.

Last year, Marvel Entertainment's revenue was only $310 million, and its profit was only $55 million. The volume of the entire comic book market is less than $1 billion. (Not counting the peripherals)

This piece of business is too small.

Even if Miller's World Comics is suppressed, so what? Will Marvel make a lot of more money?

Rather than this, it is better to take the initiative to show goodwill.

Befriending Mark Miller.

This is a great god in the world of comics!

Marvel's best-selling comic of all time is Avengers: Civil War, by ...... It's Mark Miller!

DC's best-selling comic of all time, Superman: Red Son, by ...... Or Mark Miller!

After he started his own business, he independently created three sets of comics "Wanted", "King Haibian", and "Ace Agent: Secret Service Academy", which were adapted into movies, with good reputation and excellent box office.

Needless to say, he organized a team to specially create the "Miller World Universe" - "Rebirth", "Huck", "King Haibian", "Jupiter's Legacy", "MPH", "War Hero", "Super Duar", "Wanted", "American Jesus", "Ace Agent", "Time and Space Voyager", "Starlight", "Heavenly Punishment", ......

Anything that involves the concept of a "cinematic universe" has great market potential.

"Mr. Walker, really...... I really didn't expect you to come in person!"

Mark Miller stretched out his hands and shook hands with Donn, his face flushed with excitement, as if there was a joy that had fallen from the sky.

"You're too polite, just call me Don. ”

Don smiled and looked around, there are a lot of bigwigs in the comic book industry here, but ...... He didn't know anyone except Stan Lee, who came with him.

Mark Miller shook hands with Stan Lee again and said excitedly: "Old man, I'm so glad you can come!"

Stan Lee smiled slightly, pointed at Donn, and said unabashedly, "Originally, I didn't want to come, but my boss was interested in you." ”

The two of them are also old acquaintances.

Mark Miller has created many comics for Marvel, such as "Spider-Man", "Wolverine", "X-Men" and many more.

But the competitive relationship at this time does not need to be disguised.

Don smiled, "I'm a manga fan, and Wanted is my favorite manga!"

Stan Lee pouted when he heard this.

On the way here, he told Don that Mark Miller was working on a set of "Wanted" comics, and Don was greatly surprised, apparently unaware.

Don now, that expression...... It seems that he is really a fan of manga.

What a drama!

No wonder he was able to work with Leonardo DiCaprio, Al Pacino, Cate Blanchett and others to make movies.

Mark Miller looked flattered, "You like Wanted, this ...... It was so unexpected. ”

"Good comics don't always have a shortage of readers, don't they?" Donn said politely to him, and then said half-jokingly, "By the way, when will the set of "Wanted" comics end? ”

Mark Miller said: "It will probably be serialized until this time next year. However, the future plot trend has been designed, and if you need it, I can give it to you. ”

"Is it convenient?"

"It's the greatest convenience that you can come here today!"

Mark Miller is not stupid, he naturally understands the significance of Donne's personal visit today.

Miller's World Comics, a new model of comic companies, will definitely be suppressed by comic companies with traditional operating models, and people from comic companies such as DC, Dark Horse, and ID have not come, which is equivalent to showing their attitude.

However, Don brought Stan Lee to the door to congratulate him in person, which was too symbolic.

It is almost equivalent to telling all peers in the industry that Marvel has accepted Miller World Comics!

reciprocated the favor and gave Tang En a copy of the plot outline of "Wanted", which was just a casual thought.

Don pointed to his chest and said meaningfully, "Mark, don't forget, I'm a film director. ”

"Huh?" Mark Miller was slightly stunned.

Stan Lee was also a little stunned, and asked in surprise, "You're not going to adapt this comic, are you?"

"Can't you?"

Tang En smiled slightly, standing in the center of the crowd, as if there was a kind of gold-like moist brilliance, exuding.

Mark Miller was speechless with excitement.

That's a great gift!

If Don is willing to adapt the comic "Wanted" into a movie, then it is conceivable that Miller World Comics will also become famous because of it!

Although "Wanted" is now popular, it is only within the comic book circle, and its influence is limited.

But movies are different, they will radiate to the whole world!

If the film adaptation of "Wanted" is successful, then the comics of Miller's world will soon be favored by film studios, and then more comics will be adapted into movies.

Miller World Comics Company can no longer be afraid of the suppression of giants and can survive comfortably.

Stan Lee is the boss of Marvel Entertainment, of course he has to consider Marvel Comics, and frowned and said: "Don, the comic book "Wanted" is not easy to adapt. If the project is established, it will inevitably be a commercial blockbuster. ”

Don said lightly, "If it was a small project, I wouldn't have come here in person." ”

Mark Miller couldn't help himself with excitement, and couldn't care about the other guests, so he directly invited Don into his office.

I also warmly poured him a cup of coffee.

"Mr. Walker, you...... Are you really thinking about adapting Wanted into a movie?"

"Well, I love the story of Wanted. Donn paused for a moment and added, "If the plot of the subsequent comics meets my psychological expectations." ”

Mark Miller immediately said, "Definitely, definitely! This is going to be a very wonderful story!"

Then, he took out a document from the safe, handed it to Don, and said, "I can make a copy of it for you if you need it." ”

Don didn't rush to read the outline manuscript and smiled, "Mark, if "Wanted" is really adapted into a movie, what do you think the movie ...... When is the best time to release it?"

"Of course, the sooner the better. ”

"The sooner the better?"

Mark Miller groaned for a moment and said stubbornly, "Next year! The comic version of "Wanted" will end next year, and if I use a movie to take over, it can make my comic company have a better living environment. ”

Tang En looked at him with a smile and said, "You should know that Marvel is my company. I'm not going to fund a competitor, am I?" (https:)

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