SUBURBAN GLAMOUR creator Jamie McKlevie has decided to take an interesting approach with comic book downloaders. He has posted a PayPal button on his blog and asked people that download his comics to pay for them.
Obviously I would much, much rather people bought the actual comics I produce than torrent them. Not only does it mean I earn money for the long hours I put into the work (and as it’s my fulltime job, it’s the only money I earn), it also shows my publisher AND retailers that there is an audience for my comics, improving my chances of continuing in this career. Not only that but my publisher benefits from a better-selling book, and as they’ve been very good to me that’s something I am keen to encourage.
I’ve never downloaded any of Jamie’s comics. I still sent him $3 through PayPal. Though he may prefer people to purchase the actual comic, I would prefer to purchase my comics like I do with my music. Through a paid download with iTunes.
I don’t need to read a paper pamphlet like people did 70 years ago.
