247 Comics – which revealed its first title, Sean Chen’s Genesis, last month here at AIPT – today announced a list of creators that will be involved in the new studio’s first year and slate of titles.
On 247 Comics’ mission, Publisher Carl Choi says, “Hollywood Movies and TV shows sourced from comic books make billions while most of the creators of these characters do not reap the rewards. In collaboration with our creators, we developed a partnership-publishing model where creators are ensured they are compensated for their work and are lifetime participants of the IP’s upside.”
The inaugural 247 creator lineup joining Sean Chen is as follows:
- Justin Jordan (Luther Strode, Call of Duty, Shadowman)
- Brian Buccellato (The Flash, Batman, Chicken Devil)
- Warwick Johnson-Cadwell (frequent collaborator of Hellboy creator Mike Mignola)
- Brian Ching (Star Wars, Supergirl, Witchblade)
- Curtis Clow (Beastlands, Majestic)
- Creees (Shang-Chi, Dr. Strange, X-Men)
- Priscilla Petraites (Harley Quinn, Batman)
- Wil Quintana (Superman, Wolverine)
- Jarel Threat (Magic: The Gathering)
The 2023 slate of titles will be nurtured by seasoned consulting editor Shawna Gore.
For more information and quotes from the creators, read 247’s press release below:
LOS ANGELES, CA – Last month, the publisher with a mission to change the landscape of comics publishing announced that their first title would be created by Sean Chen, who 30 years earlier led the creative charge of one of modern comics greatest disruptors: Valiant Entertainment, and moving on to widely acclaimed runs on some of Marvel and DC’s most well-known characters. Now, following the announcement of this inaugural title, 247 announces the next wave of creators leading a change in not only the way that comics are published, but the way that creators are paid for their work. The future of 247 Comics output will be guided by the community who will have unique access to the creative process and creators themselves as well as the ability to monetize their own contributions and their collectibles along the way. The future of 247 Comics output will be guided by the community who will have unique access to the creative process and creators themselves as well as the ability to monetize their own contributions and their collectibles along the way.
247 Comics Publisher Carl Choi says “Hollywood Movies and TV shows sourced from comic books make billions while most of the creators of these characters do not reap the rewards. In collaboration with our creators, we developed a partnership-publishing model where creators are ensured they are compensated for their work and are lifetime participants of the IP’s upside.”
The inaugural 247 lineup sees Justin Jordan (Luther Strode, Call of Duty, Shadowman), Brian Buccellato (The Flash, Batman, Chicken Devil), Warwick Johnson-Cadwell (frequent collaborator of Hellboy creator Mike Mignola), Brian Ching (Star Wars, Supergirl, Witchblade), Curtis Clow (Beastlands, Majestic), Creees (Shang-Chi, Dr. Strange, X-Men), , Priscilla Petraites (Harley Quinn, Batman), Wil Quintana (Superman, Wolverine), and Jarel Threat (Magic: The Gathering) join Sean Chen in crafting the future of comics. The 2023 slate of titles will be nurtured by seasoned consulting editor Shawna Gore, best known for her work at Dark Horse, Lion Forge, and Oni Press, along with other work for multiple publishers. Gore has overseen multiple Eisner nominated titles and is known for her creators-first ethic.
Justin Jordan says “Comics is always changing and evolving. There’s a lot of different ways to get them, and there’s more coming, so it’s fun to be on the forefront of that. This is perfectly embodied in a company like 247, who I worked with to make sure creators are fairly compensated when a book succeeds. We’ve made some cool stuff, and I can’t wait for people to see it.”
Shawna Gore adds “I love this art form and care deeply about the creators who pour their lives into the hard work of storytelling, but I don’t love it when their series are canceled. And I don’t love distribution monopolies. And I don’t love low page rates, non-existent royalties, and punishing schedules for creators. I’m proud of the editorial work we’ve been doing at 247 Comics in true, long-term partnership with our creators—these are great stories with gorgeous art, and that will always be at the heart of our mission.”
For readers, 247 will harness the power of emerging technology for an unparalleled reading and collecting experience. For creators, this same technology creates a more sustainable business model, compensating them not only for their initial creative contributions and associated royalties, but generating a lifetime revenue stream, even on secondary sales and the life of their IP in the hands of collectors and studio executives alike.. While misinformation has plagued the comic book industry, blockchain has emerged as one of the most important and revolutionary discoveries of the 21st-century, a paradigm shift towards decentralization and democratization of entertainment and commerce. This market has remained in flux, but the impact of this revolutionary technology remains undeniable, and 247 Comics will change the course of the conversation around this emerging space.
Connected through a collective passion for art and story, 247 represents an ever-expanding network of top creators in comics and thought leaders, trendsetters and tastemakers in technology. Through a decentralized community ownership model made possible by emerging technology, the success of each new comic series will be determined by collectors, who can directly participate in the growth and expansion of each franchise, as well 247’s impact on the overall world of entertainment in all its forms from the blockchain to the bookshelf. 247 Comics invites the community to help build a a reading and collecting experience unlike any other.
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