11. If I have to use the advantages, I will use them.
-Then, Nike behaved well and didn't cause any problems, -Mike said.
-Yes, they had a clear goal and didn't seek apparent benefit," Billy replied.
-As for your request to create a comic about Terminator, I spoke with my contact, and James Cameron gave the green light for the script adaptation for the movie as you proposed, - Mike said.
-Wow, you spoke with James Cameron, - Billy exclaimed.
-I could only dream. His assistant is the one who handles the calls, - Mike said.
-When will you have the comic ready? -Mike asked.
-I'm working on it, but I'm finding it a bit challenging to develop the respective plot. Once it's ready, I'll show you the product, - Billy said.
-That's good. Mrs. Halle added that she wants to have an approved view before shooting, - Mike said.
-Any issues? - Billy asked.
-No, just that James Cameron tends to be demanding when it comes to the Terminator franchise. With your skills, there shouldn't be any issues, - Mike assured.
-Remember the 40-30-30 split I mentioned? With the popularity of the series, 40% of the revenue goes to James Cameron, 30% to Dark Horse Comics' commission and distribution costs, and 30% to profit. It's a good gain. Terminator is a series that sells well, with sales numbers around 50,000 per issue, -Mike explained.
-Well, Mike, I'd like to go all out with sponsorship through advertising. It could be released in conjunction with Pinky and the Brain, Samurai Jack, and Hellboy, - Billy suggested.
-The Pinky and the Brain series will be done with full-color 30-page issues, specially enhanced to grab the attention of Warner Entertainment and Amblin Entertainment. I don't have high hopes for the sales of this series, -Mike commented.
>>Samurai Jack and Hellboy are different identities. A captivating story developed in five seasons with thirteen episodes each in their animated series. The comics serve as a means to build relationships and create animations, as well as reprint many more series, - Mike explained.
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>>For Terminator, we'll recreate the 1991 film in a comic format that elevates the movie shots to the next level. Set the future as an introductory prologue to spice up the volume, taking references from both the past and the future, all done before James Cameron starts tweaking the effects, Mike detailed.
-Even if I must cancel the Samurai Jack series for next summer, publishing the Terminator series is of vital importance to me. For my future in the film industry, they say nepotism in Hollywood is evident, and relationships are an important part of an actor's development. Starting from scratch is a long and tedious process, - Billy reflected.
-Your drawings are amazing. I'm excited to see what design you come up with. I'm a loyal fan of Ghost in the Shell/Yu Yu Hakusho. It's on par with Akira, Astro Boy, and Sandman. I've read up to volume 8 that you advanced here in Oregon. I'm looking forward to seeing the project illustrated in advance, - Mike complimented.
-I'll consider it. Wouldn't it be better to surprise you instead of knowing the entire course of the story beforehand? - Billy suggested.
-Hahaha, little Billy, don't keep me waiting, - Mike joked.
-Mike, no spoilers until June, - Billy replied.
-And don't forget the Comic-Con in late August in San Diego. Last year, it kicked off with the Eisner Award for Best Artist, Best Series, Best Editor, Best Artist, and Best Writer, - Mike reminded.
-You are, in a way, your writer, editor, artist, and illustrator, all in one, -Mike said.
-Is there an opportunity to surpass the two giants? - Billy asked.
-It's complicated. DC and Marvel's design holds a huge market share, and their teams are among the best in the industry. But there's a possibility that you could win an award above the others, - Mike replied.
-The award usually brings recognition within the reader community. Positive success statistics are a strong appeal to American readers seeking new entertainment readings and even to entertainment companies. The winners have evident popularity indexes, and word-of-mouth spreads among individuals willing to invest, - Mike explained.
-These are fanciful ideas, Mike, but well, winning the Best Artist award wouldn't be bad, - Billy said.
-Speaking of that, DC recently contacted me and asked about purchasing Captain Atom. They're willing to pay $20,000, - Mike mentioned.
-That's very little. Captain Atom will help me later. Tell them I decline. How about creating a world like Marvel or the Justice League, infused with culture and suspended animation, written by my own hands, competing with the previous worlds created by those pioneers who marked the golden ages? - Billy proposed.
-It's interesting, - Mike said. -I'll give them a negative response. But superheroes are overvalued. It's not necessary to focus on a bygone era. The novelty and intriguing aspect of your series, which focuses on everything except superheroes, is one of your strengths. The focus has shifted, and the stories are more captivating. -
-I'll think about it, Mike, - Billy replied.
Of course, the ambiguous world of superhero series has been lost. And the new productions have become entangled in different and unimaginable universes. Billy thought that, with his knowledge of the future, series like V for Vendetta, Sandman, The Walking Dead, Saga... are many reevaluated ideas distancing themselves from the classic superhero formula.