Christian comic books or just another Niche
Christian comic book, auto racing, skateboarding, soccer, math
or "clothed female superheroes" can all be considered a comic
book niche. I call them a comic book niche because these comic
books would be made to appeal to or meet the needs to a certain
group of people.
I would be very realistic with you. Everyone would not like what
you have produced as a creator that is why it is impossible to
create a comic book that everyone likes. People have different
taste. With the number of comic book creators or aspiring
creators only very few become what you can call successful. My
belief is that more creators would be successful if they can
create a comic book that relates to certain masses instead of
trying to gratify everyone.
A Christian comic book is one of the best and easiest examples I
could think of at the moment. Believe it or not there is a
market for Christian comic books. People looking for a Christian
comic book would most likely not be interested in a sexually
oriented comic. At least let's hope not. But some creators and
producers think that in order to make it as a comic book creator
you have to come up with something that is erotic. We are all
familiar with the common belief that sex sells, so the more
barely clothed women and erotic material you put in the comic
book the better your chances is suppose to be to get an
audience. Many creators who created their comic book to fit this
belief end up with a shock when they realize that there comic is
still not getting readers. A sexually oriented comic book would
most likely get some looks, and that is it. There would be no
serious purchaser or reader because sexually oriented materials
could be seen everywhere, but a good story is not as easy to
come by
My point is creators would most likely have a better chance at
making it in the comic book world by creating comics that caters
to certain people or needs rather than trying to compete with
the big boys. For example, a Christian comic book would cater to
a committed Christian, just like a comic book about evolution
would appeal to a devoted evolutionist. I am not saying since
there is a good market for a Christian comic book that creators
should try to create a Christian comic book. Not at all, because
if a Christian comic is not your interest, then please don't try
it. But do find a comic book niche of interest to you and try to
create a good storyline for it.
Know that to make a comic book for a specific need or people;
you would be expanding your creativity because you would be
forced to come up with new ideas relating to your comic book
focus.