Pro tip: I used to buy every single new #1 issue, but now I just follow the writers I like

Back in 2014, I was spending about $80 a month at my local shop in Akron just grabbing every first issue that came out (you know, FOMO). I switched about two years ago after realizing I only really loved the stuff from people like Chip Zdarsky. How do you guys decide what to pull these days? Do you still follow characters or just creators?

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the_christopher2mo ago

Following writers like Zdarsky... but man, I miss finding new artists that way.

james_bell2mo ago

Look at it the other way though. Following artists first can lock you into some pretty bad stories just for the art. At least with a writer you know the plot might hold up even if the art changes. I found way more duds chasing cool art than I ever did following a writer I trust.

leo_black762mo ago

Totally get where you're coming from. I made that same switch a while back and it just saves so much money and shelf space. I mean, following writers you trust just feels smarter, even if you miss out on some cool art sometimes. I feel for @the_christopher too, because finding a new favorite artist was a real thrill. But honestly, a bad story just kills it for me no matter how good it looks. Now I just check out the art online if I hear it's great, but my pull list is all writers.