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"It should ...... It's going to be long, right?"

Mark Dujon didn't expect Meng Qi to do a tai chi and throw the question back. In fact, he is not sure about his answer, whether it is based on his experience in painting for many years, or from the plot of "Superman", the serialized "Superman" does not seem to be long.

That's why he asked such a question at the end of the interview.

Meng Qi smiled and said, "No, the "Superman" I am writing and selling now is not too long, it is just a short story. ”

Mark Dujon let out a sigh, as if he was sorry, and seemed to be a little dissatisfied.

"Mr. Miller, if Superman's fans knew that the comics would be over soon, it would cause a great shock...... "Mark Dujon said euphemistically, and of course he wanted Superman to be serialized as much as possible.

"So please Mr. Du Hong don't publish this news......" Meng Qi responded in a joking tone.

"Of course......" Mark Dujon replied with some difficulty.

Although this news is difficult to accept, Mark Dujon, as a media person, still has his own professional ethics and bottom line, and they still try to respect the opinions of the interviewees who are unwilling to report, unlike some unscrupulous media, in order to attract attention, whether it is distorting the facts or adding oil and vinegar, anything can be done.

But wait...... A flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in his mind, what does the "Superman" he is creating now mean?

Thinking of this, Mark Dujon became excited again, straightened up, and asked, "Mr. Miller, just now you mentioned that the "Superman" you are working on now ...... Is it possible for me to understand that after this story is over, the "Superman" comic will open a new chapter......"

"That's for sure...... Superman's story is very long, very rich, and very exciting, and he will have more super enemies and a group of allies who are just as strong as him......"

Sure enough, Mark Dujon couldn't help but applaud, and Meng Qi's words revealed a lot of information, which made him can't help but have a strong sense of anticipation.

"Mr. Miller, can you briefly talk about Superman's next enemies? Superman is already so powerful, will there be more and stronger enemies? Also, are the allies like Superman people with superpowers or aliens?" Mark Dujon couldn't contain his excitement and asked a series of questions.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Duhong, but this is a trade secret...... All I can tell you is that Superman and his friends are real superheroes, no longer the masked fighters of the past. ”

"So, when do you plan to release a new comic, and will the new comic succeed Superman?"

"The timing is uncertain...... Because, the next Superman comic doesn't have to be created by me......"

"What do you mean by that?!"

Mark Dujon was even more agitated at this time, and he got up from the couch and asked loudly.

"Don't be so excited, Mr. Du Hong......" Meng Qi was unimpressed, his expression was still very calm, "I mean, the story and the script are still in my hands, but the painting may be handed over to someone else." ”

Hearing this, Mark Dujon sat down slowly and said, "I don't understand what you mean, Mr. Miller, I don't think it's a good idea to give someone else such a classic character as Superman. It's like, it's like fandom. ”

To be honest, Meng Qi's thought made him a little uncomfortable.

"If you have to think it's a fanart, I can't help it, Mr. Duhong, but there's one thing I still have to correct you, it's a fanwork that I've authorized. ”

"You mean fanworks that can be put on sale?"

Meng Qi nodded and said, "Of course, it will be on sale." However, the comics that I have authorized have another meaning......"

"I would like to hear it, Mr. Miller......"

"Let's just say that there are two main ways to authorize. Meng Qi replied while thinking, "First, I write the script and storyboard and authorize other cartoonists to draw them, and second, I authorize Superman, or other characters I create, and anyone, as long as they have my permission, can make up stories around these characters." ”

"What?!"

The unheard-of way of creating comics shocked Mark Dujon.

Of the two types of authorization mentioned by Meng Qi, the first is actually relatively common, and many cartoonists with weak storytelling skills generally adopt this approach and cooperate with story-writing masters.

In the anime library in Meng Qi's mind, a Japanese manga artist named Ken Obata is the most typical representative. Several of his most classic comics, "Chess Soul", "**" and "Dream Eater", all have quite powerful originals.

What makes Mark Dujon mess up is the second way of authorization.

In fact, this kind of authorization method is the creative model of the two giants of DC and Marvel on the earth, and it is this freer creative environment that makes these two companies become American comic giants.

However, for Mark Dujon of this world, there is no doubt that a bomb has been dropped in his heart.

In this golden age of American comics in the world, it was too easy for cartoonists to succeed.

In those days, as long as it was a detective comic, as long as it was a suspense comic, as long as there was a masked fighter, no matter how similar the plot was, no matter how bad the character design was, there would be readers who would pay for it, and if it was marketed properly, it would be okay to adapt games, animations, and even live-action movies.

Because of this, what cartoonist would authorize the characters he created to be created by others? Even if there is, I'm afraid other cartoonists won't accept it, and if you have time to draw a licensed comic, it's better to quickly concoct a new comic according to the routine.

Anyway, it can be sold anyway.

Of course, it is precisely because of this that after the golden age of American comics, the problems of rigid themes, lack of innovation, and lack of imagination suddenly exploded, and outdated thinking and lack of imagination have formed barriers, and the vitality of cartoonists has slowly lost, just like a flock of sheep in captivity.

What's more, the indomitable momentum in the creative period of American comics seems to be invisible, the old comic companies are resting on their laurels, and the new cartoonists are in their own shackles, and everyone is ...... Everyone just wants a piece of the existing cake, and no one wants to make the cake bigger, and Meiman has declined year by year.

"I call this kind of comic creation a ...... open-ended" Meng Qi's hand clenched into a fist and smashed it in the air, quite a bit of a pointer.

Mark Dujon's natural sensibilities for this new form of comic writing quickly caught the gle, but he also saw the problem: "But, Mr. Miller, if everybody gathers to squeeze superhuman value, I'm afraid this model will soon go bankrupt." You know, over-grabbing will only make the desert form faster. ”

"Who told you that I only have Superman, a superhero?" Meng Qi's words invisibly revealed a domineering spirit, and he nodded his head, "There are treasures in here that you can't imagine." ”

Mark Dujon was stunned, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer.

Meng Qi walked to the window, looked at the sparkling San Antonio River, and said, "Wait and see, Mr. Duhon, the era of superheroes has come." ”