58. A new company

-Leave that long face behind, boss. I'd be thrilled to spend time with my sweetheart in Italy, with so much love. And a luxurious hotel as a starting point for a European vacation, how romantic, - Anne said from her seat in the meeting room.

-She's the most beautiful woman I've ever met in my entire life, - Billy said.

-You're fifteen; in a few years, you'll be going to college and you'll come across women who are going there to find a husband. There will probably be supermodel-like women with their gorgeous curves. You'll have plenty of time for love, - Anne said.

-That doesn't matter, Anne. She's the love of my life. What fool would think of other women when you have the love of your life? - Billy replied.

-Awww, quite the romantic, Billy. Everything has its course, - Anne said. - And your father hasn't been seen around the company, relieving some of the stress he carries in his heart. He always looks so serious. -

-I don't know; he took several massages, relaxed by the pool, slept in late, and didn't worry about anything. I even felt abandoned, - the boy joked.

As he worked on the new series, completing Hellboy, Pinky and the Brain, and Samurai Jack, the new comic series Neon Genesis Evangelion, revolutionizing the cyberpunk-mecha art, was coming. It still needed some finishing touches, especially regarding the complexity of the plot, but it would be ready for release by early October.

-Starting a new comic line is quite complex; it's not a decision to be rushed. You were talking about reducing production due to possible financial problems,- Anne commented, observing Billy's effort in his new comic series.

-We have many workers; we'd lose money if we don't expand our production line. To avoid losing money, we need to produce more while we can. I hope that when the crisis comes, we can face it with some savings earned during our good times, - Billy said.

-Well, you've learned an economic principle. Sometimes the simple things turn out to be difficult, - Anne remarked.

-Yeah, it's amazing that we're having this conversation. Although this series is shorter compared to the others, it has a different tone, much more raw, emphasizing the feelings, thoughts, and emotions of the protagonists, similar to Samurai Jack but with more nuances between characters, - Billy said.

Due to the influence of the manga and anime of Yu Yu Hakusho/Ghost Report and Slam Dunk, the sequences and publication numbers have increased by almost thirty percent.

-Oh, I can't wait to see it published. I hope it's worth it. No one has had the chance to read something you've drawn, - said Anne.

-This one is quite different, and it's better to show it when it's finished. It's designed for a smaller audience, and I hope everything goes well without causing financial gaps, - said Billy.

-I don't think we have financial needs right now, besides, we'll be receiving money from the deals with the companies you have on the table. Many contracts have been closed; we just need to wait for the expected returns. The advertising campaigns, the partnership with Nike, the game company Capcom, negotiations with Warner, and well, Pixar, - Anne replied, surprised at the company's excellent financial climate. What is this boy expecting, the third world war?

-I want to believe that's enough, - said Billy, who continued redesigning the Evangelion chapters.

The glass door opened, and there stood Mike Richardson, along with a bald man with glasses and a gentle demeanor that belied his appearance.

-Billy, great to see you. You've grown a lot in these two years, - said Mike. - This is Mike Mignola, my namesake. -

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The man entered with a smile, just like the first time they met.

-It's also a pleasure for me, Mr. Mike and Mr. Mignola. You know Anne, the administrator of Lux Comics, - Billy mentioned.

Mike Mignola is the previous creator of Hellboy! It's fate! The wheel that always spins to a good place. He'll find a way to make amends with this creator.

-Yes, it's a pleasure to meet you all, - said Mike Mignola, nervous to meet the author of the Hellboy series.

-I recently heard a rumor that Terminator filming started without Arnold Schwarzenegger's involvement. It's said that the schedule clashed with his newest movie, so they decided to cut negotiations since filming had already begun two weeks ago. They hired some Russian for the filming,- said Mike Richardson.

-I had no idea about something like that! - Billy whispered.

Terminator without Arnold, well, now we can only hope for the series' lifespan.

"Where did you get a rumor like that?" Billy asked. "I need a source of information like that!"

"From the New York Times. Arnold himself gave an interview about not participating in the project. But I have some connections in the industry as a writer of some famous series. Recently, with some industry colleagues, we decided to bring a new project to light. It's still in the early stages, but I'll be a producer for the movie," Mike said.

"Wow! I had no idea," Billy exclaimed. "Although it doesn't surprise me; after all, you're the person who created The Mask. One of Dark Horse Comics' gems."

"Not at all, it's years of being here and there. You end up meeting people in the industry, creating works, getting invited to participate, or recommendations come from the work you already have," Mike Richardson explained.

"That's enlightening. I believe the idea we were talking about stems from here, sir," Billy said.

"Exactly. I want to explore some stories of the Hellboy series here. Mike himself has some interesting ideas he has presented to me about the creation of the comic; all very good works, of course," Mike Richardson said.

"Of which I have no problem, but..." Billy started.

"Well, don't jump ahead. The same issue arises in the Star Wars franchise. George doesn't worry about copyright because there's a franchise contract in place, much like Terminator. Lux Comics has all the rights to Hellboy," Mike Richardson explained.

>>From your ownership, you give a license to a few people to create original works under the authors' names, respecting the earnings and moral rights, which are the recognition of the work. As a franchise company with a pre-existing story, the derived rights belong to you, as long as you respect the economic exploitation and the author's morality. -

>>You see, drawings are something precious, and creations are sought as a way to love art. That's why it depends on the flexibility of the contract," Mike said.

-It's a bit complicated, Mike, but we'll do it as you say. We'll allow the creation of Hellboy works, and the profits as a company are not important to us. A symbolic 5% is enough for me, as long as there are no legal issues later on. If I decide to create an animated series or something similar, for example, if it's similar to the work you created, I can invite you both as scriptwriters or producers, - said Billy.

-There won't be any issues. The copyright belongs to you, and you're granting permission for the comic's exploitation, - Mike replied.

-Alright, let's do that. I hope we can all work together later on in a Hellboy series, - said Billy.

-Delighted! Creating an animated series should be a must on my to-do list, - said Mike M.

-Haha, you'll be surprised at all the work we have ahead of us. I'll send the comic copies to the company, the comic-boon you called them. How about we call them series omnibuses? - suggested Mike Richardson.

-Omnibus... sounds fantastic, - said Billy.

-Where does the idea come from? - asked Mike.

-It's an old saying, used to collect collections. The first ideas date back to the last century, more commonly used for literature and television series, - explained Mike.

-Sounds perfect. I'll arrange the editions for the name; it sounds more fitting than the previous one, - said Billy.

-That sounds perfect. For now, Mike M. and I will draw some story arcs I have in mind. Your idea of combining mythology with strong Lovecraftian stories to bring these dark tales to life is fantastic. Don't be so quiet, Mike. Billy, you've heard the boy, - responded Mike Richardson, looking at his companion with a shrewd smile.

-Ah, there's nothing to say; let my drawings speak for me. I'm a devoted fan of the Hellboy series, and now I can design some interesting things, - said Mignola.

-Bwahaha, - laughed M. Richardson. - He's a bit nervous, but he's been excited since the comic con. He's a man with great ideas; you'll be surprised. He's a fan of mythical stories and conspiracies among the great groups. I believe that if we expand the supernatural world of Hellboy, we can create a more beautiful story. -

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Billiam Darwin: ten points.

Billiam Darwim: is a profound explanation about the origin of everything. creation, together with Billiam representing billions of things.

Bill C. Nimenios: two points.