Post by Cei-U! on Nov 27, 2015 13:31:06 GMT -5
Welcome, my boon companions, to the second/eleventh observance of the Twelve Days of Classic Comics Christmas. Come on in and set a spell.
“Wait, Unca Cei-U!,” I hear our newer members cry. “What the canned flock is the Twelve Days of etc.?”
So glad you asked! TDCCC is an annual celebration of the tastes, opinions and quirks of our happy little community of classic comics fans. I began it back in 2005 and, to my eternal shock and pleasure, it has become a tradition, one I wouldn't dream of futzing with. Now put on your comfiest grubbies, grab a cup of eggnog, and let's do this!
A few Decembers ago, I asked you to consider lightning in a bottle, those rare and wonderful combinations of writer and artist that produce a comic that is more than the sum of its parts. With this year's theme, we'll be exploring the flip side of the coin. To wit:
For our purposes here, I'm defining a cartoonist as a comics creator who plots, scripts and draws one or more comic books, newspaper strips or graphic novels. Your choice can partner with others for the inking, lettering, coloring and background art, as long as he or she did the creative heavy lifting. Any genre, any era, any nation of origin, any format is eligible.* You do not have to own any work by your picks, now or ever. The only absolute restriction is that their work must have first appeared in print prior to January 1, 2006 ('cause it's the Classic Comics Forum, doncha know). You do not have to include an image of your selection but if you can, please do.
Keep in mind that these are your personal favorites, not what you or anyone else considers “the best,” and remember: you must explain your choice.
The survey will work just as it has in previous years. Each participating poster will draw up a list of their favorite cartoonists, ranked 12 (lowest) through 1 (highest). On December 13, I will post my #12 choice, on the 14th, #11, and so on until our #1 choices on Christmas Eve. You must post each selection on the appropriate day's thread, though not necessarily on that day. Late entries (up through, say, the 31st) are welcome. At the end of the survey, the results and a brief statistical overview will be posted with links to the original 12 threads.
Rules are subject to tweaking based on participant input for the next week (until midnight on December 4), after which they’re locked in. Any questions, suggestions or (horrors!) criticisms should be posted in this thread.
So this is your official heads up: you have two weeks and a hair to create your lists before the fun starts. Who's in?
Cei-U!
I summon your personal Mount Rushmore… times three!
* I try to keep public rules lawyering to a minimum so I encourage you to contact me via PM if you have any questions about your choice's eligibility.
“Wait, Unca Cei-U!,” I hear our newer members cry. “What the canned flock is the Twelve Days of etc.?”
So glad you asked! TDCCC is an annual celebration of the tastes, opinions and quirks of our happy little community of classic comics fans. I began it back in 2005 and, to my eternal shock and pleasure, it has become a tradition, one I wouldn't dream of futzing with. Now put on your comfiest grubbies, grab a cup of eggnog, and let's do this!
A few Decembers ago, I asked you to consider lightning in a bottle, those rare and wonderful combinations of writer and artist that produce a comic that is more than the sum of its parts. With this year's theme, we'll be exploring the flip side of the coin. To wit:
Please, Ma, I Can Do It Myself!:
Your Twelve Favorite Classic Comic Cartoonists
Your Twelve Favorite Classic Comic Cartoonists
For our purposes here, I'm defining a cartoonist as a comics creator who plots, scripts and draws one or more comic books, newspaper strips or graphic novels. Your choice can partner with others for the inking, lettering, coloring and background art, as long as he or she did the creative heavy lifting. Any genre, any era, any nation of origin, any format is eligible.* You do not have to own any work by your picks, now or ever. The only absolute restriction is that their work must have first appeared in print prior to January 1, 2006 ('cause it's the Classic Comics Forum, doncha know). You do not have to include an image of your selection but if you can, please do.
Keep in mind that these are your personal favorites, not what you or anyone else considers “the best,” and remember: you must explain your choice.
The survey will work just as it has in previous years. Each participating poster will draw up a list of their favorite cartoonists, ranked 12 (lowest) through 1 (highest). On December 13, I will post my #12 choice, on the 14th, #11, and so on until our #1 choices on Christmas Eve. You must post each selection on the appropriate day's thread, though not necessarily on that day. Late entries (up through, say, the 31st) are welcome. At the end of the survey, the results and a brief statistical overview will be posted with links to the original 12 threads.
Rules are subject to tweaking based on participant input for the next week (until midnight on December 4), after which they’re locked in. Any questions, suggestions or (horrors!) criticisms should be posted in this thread.
So this is your official heads up: you have two weeks and a hair to create your lists before the fun starts. Who's in?
Cei-U!
I summon your personal Mount Rushmore… times three!
* I try to keep public rules lawyering to a minimum so I encourage you to contact me via PM if you have any questions about your choice's eligibility.
