anyone ever actually send samples into Marvel or DC

[RobertErdody]

how did that work out?

[RobertErdody]

http://robertleeerdody.deviantart.com/

[Stinty]

Pretty certain DC and Marvel do not accept unsolicited submissions, so I imagine most people are going to reply in the negative.

In the current comics world, and I speak solely as a writer, it is VERY difficult to find anywhere to submit a writing proposal. There are several companies that DO accept blind submissions (see the links in my sig), but even these gt flooded with submissions and usually don't have time to response (or possibly even LOOK at) all the submissions they get.

I think the best way to get noticed by the Big Two is to have a body of published work to either so them at conventions or for them to notice in some other way (Diamond magazine, word of mouth, etc).

[RobertErdody]

the only one that doesn't take samples is IDW based on the websites

[Stinty]

Really? Care to enlighten us and point out where they say they do accept unsolicited submissions?

http://marvel.com/help/category/17/topic/30
Seems pretty clear to me.

And the only submissions DC accept are for the Talent Workshop which is currently closed - hence no unsolicited submissions.

[RobertErdody]

I was planning on having mine viewed at San Diego but it was sold out like months in advance

[Stinty]

Your poll topic is 'anyone ever actually SEND samples into Marvel or DC' not has anyone taken a portfolio to a comic con for review. Based on the question asked in the poll, you cannot submit (by sending) to Marvel or DC as they do not accept.

[RobertErdody]

are you even an artist or are you a writer

[Stinty]

Your topic only mentioned 'samples'. I replied, and if you read it, you would note that I mentioned I was replying 'solely as a writer.'

If you intended this thread to be aimed solely at artists, perhaps you should change the title to reflect your actual intention. That way everyone will understand what you are trying to ask in your poll.

[RobertErdody]

Your topic only mentioned 'samples'. I replied, and if you read it, you would note that I mentioned I was replying 'solely as a writer.'

If you intended this thread to be aimed solely at artists, perhaps you should change the title to reflect your actual intention. That way everyone will understand what you are trying to ask in your poll.

I don't consider samples the same as a submission at all if I wanted to start a creator owned book I would submit to image if I wanted pencil a already running book I would send samples to the editor just like the Toddfather

[PatriciaLoupee]

Dude, I'm not a moderator (this forum clearly has none), but this part of the forum is for people that want to find artists/colorists/writers and whatever, not for general discussion. There's a whole forum for it here: http://www.zwol.org/forum/index.php

[Ruyei]

Hey Patricia.

I've seen some very good threads here that are simply discussion, so I would disagree that discussion has no place here (though it is certainly not the focus).

As for you RobertErdody, please understand that you are being very rude to the people around you are simply trying to add or clarify the discussion you've started. You asked a question, showing that you wanted feedback and clarification, and when you got clarification you didn't like you would give short answers simply stating that they were wrong from your point of view. Especially your comment asking someone if he was a writer or an artist is particularly inflammatory, since we're all creators here and in a situation where a person is submitting to a publisher we're all equal. I know you didn't mean it that way, but your style of short answers and posts really makes it very easy to misunderstand your intentions, especially since "sending samples" very easily comes across as sending submissions which indeed Marvel and DC do not accept. And creator owned or not the policy is the same, even for artists sending out pencils. You may be able to, perhaps, shift through the crowd at a convention and show your work, but consider for a moment the crowd of people who will likely be doing the same thing. My impression is that Marvel and DC largely go after established creators who either self-publish or work with indies to some degree. No-one goes to unknown to drawing Spiderman, it just doesn't work that way.

Best,
Ruyei

[RobertErdody]

Bro I was just trying to be curious what sort of stuff people had done while trying to break in.... so I asked if anyone had sent off samples?...and then I get some snarky dude telling me no one even takes samples... like I'm a moron... but the point is... I asked if anyone sent in samples I didn't ask... if Im dumb for asking if anyone sent in samples.... or hey ma'am am I asking the wrong wrong question in the wrong place here.... its even a poll so click yes or no.... and then comment on how that went.... so for instance writer guy from aussieland could click no and move on.. I think people are spending way to much time hating and nay saying not nearly enough drawing however I like the energy... but lets all actually answer the right questions and for the record IM not asking you if I'm a moron or retarded I have already been checked out

[vitus.m.paxton]

I saw Cebulsky in some video citing his email, so I sent him some of my works. Instead of c.b. some guy Rickey replied with the tips regarding line thickness and everything that I should improve

[Ricco]

... and for the record IM not asking you if I'm a moron or retarded I have already been checked out

So, what was the verdict?😜

[Ricco]

I saw Cebulsky in some video citing his email, so I sent him some of my works. Instead of c.b. some guy Rickey replied with the tips regarding line thickness and everything that I should improve

Huh??🤔

[RobertErdody]

Thank you that's the kinda stuff I was looking for

[RobertErdody]

So, what was the verdict?😜

hey Trooper you lookin for work cause I don't see any links and whats bump mean if you don't mind my asking I figured you would know since that's about all you say on here

[vitus.m.paxton]

This is something that alegedly really happened. Marvel's editor c.b.cebulski used to be a regular guest at Makarska comic fest in Croatia. Coastal city, late May, perfect way to spend some time abroad. He arranged meeting with some local artist whose been trying to break into real business for some 30 years. On his way to the meeting place c.b. was intercepted by some new comer artist who asked him to stop for a beer. And after a couple of bottles they arranged future collaboration even without seeing this guy's work. He's now one of the raising stars not only in marvel's but also dc's and dark horse's stuff:)

[Ricco]

hey Trooper you lookin for work cause I don't see any links and whats bump mean if you don't mind my asking I figured you would know since that's about all you say on here

If you have money to throw my way I'm willing to accept. Anyway, I don't know if you've noticed that there isn't really any type of spam control on these forums. I don't browse here to read about Raybans or disk recovery!
When I think the spam is a little out of control, I do my best to knock it to the bottom of the page and then BUMP the " legit posters" to the top of the page. I consider it my good deed of the day for my fellow Zwollians.🙂

[Ricco]

This is something that alegedly really happened. Marvel's editor c.b.cebulski used to be a regular guest at Makarska comic fest in Croatia. Coastal city, late May, perfect way to spend some time abroad. He arranged meeting with some local artist whose been trying to break into real business for some 30 years. On his way to the meeting place c.b. was intercepted by some new comer artist who asked him to stop for a beer. And after a couple of bottles they arranged future collaboration even without seeing this guy's work. He's now one of the raising stars not only in marvel's but also dc's and dark horse's stuff:)

Oh, ok thanks for clarifying. I didn't know who Cebulski was. I went and googled him to see who he was. I haven't read any of his stories, and didn't realize he was also an editor at marvel. If this story is true, then that's very cool on his part. Thank for sharing.🙂

[RobertErdody]

you go ahead and keep bumping your little posters if that's what you kinds call it today

[RobertErdody]

This is something that alegedly really happened. Marvel's editor c.b.cebulski used to be a regular guest at Makarska comic fest in Croatia. Coastal city, late May, perfect way to spend some time abroad. He arranged meeting with some local artist whose been trying to break into real business for some 30 years. On his way to the meeting place c.b. was intercepted by some new comer artist who asked him to stop for a beer. And after a couple of bottles they arranged future collaboration even without seeing this guy's work. He's now one of the raising stars not only in marvel's but also dc's and dark horse's stuff:)

how many of you wish you could write a story this good but if you could well..............

[RobertErdody]

Some of you guys really would do better at bullycon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NodMd2hhLaw