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By: Don MacPherson

Don MacPherson — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:47:30 +0000

Johanna,

Your original point about the vague quality of the Eisner guidelines when it comes to online media is still valid.

The guidelines state only that websites can submit URLs. Which URLs? Just the main front-page link? Links to the strongest samples of 2007 work? What do the Eisner judges view as journalism? Industry news reporting? Opinion pieces? Reviews of comics?

What about sites that go defunct for various reasons between the time of eligibility and the time of the selection/judging process? In this day and age, it’s rare, I admit, but it’s entirely possible.

I realize I sound quite negative and that it seems as though I’m nitpicking. I’m actually quite pleased to see the Eisners recognize the importance of online media. I just don’t think the logistics have been fully thought out.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:46:46 +0000

Don, how did I overlook that? (Because it wasn’t in the same paragraph that talks about print, I think, and I only scanned the rest.) Thanks so much!

Lyle, that is quite a silver lining, I agree. It’ll be interesting to see Raina write something without drawing it.

Adam, why?

By: Adam_Y

Adam_Y — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:08:43 +0000

“I’ve figured out how to enjoy them more. I drink before reading them.”

Reading whilst drunk is horrible – less so with comics than novels, but still.

By: Lyle

Lyle — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:43:56 +0000

I agree about the thinking behind the Marvel/Del Rey books — and the short length — but with Raina Telgemeier and Dave Roman working on the shoujo title, they’ve got me sold.

By: Don MacPherson

Don MacPherson — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:15:53 +0000

Johanna wrote:
I can’t imagine making printouts of my most impressive examples of journalism this year, and just sending a URL likely means being overlooked.

The call for entries includes the following: “For webcomics and journalism websites, submit URLs.”