Comic book artist Gabe Eltaeb – formerly of DC Comics and Dark Horse and currently collaborating with Eric July on the Rippaverse – was kind enough to talk to me about his experience in the comic industry. BlabberingCollector: At what age did you pick up your first comic book? Gabe: I was at my ...
Read MoreWhen you fight the system, the system fights back. In a video made earlier tonight, Eric July told his supporters that PayPal flagged the Rippaverse account because of, it claims, the huge and sudden influx of money, placing the funds on hold. They asked July to provide certain information for verif...
Read MoreIt hasn’t even been a week since Eric July launched his self-published comic company, The Rippaverse, and $2 million of total revenue has already been surpassed. The initial campaign goal of $100,000 in 70+ days was eclipsed in just one day with over $1 million in revenue. Currently, the perce...
Read MoreI had the privilege of sitting down and chatting with Eric July, founder and owner of The Rippaverse. Blabbering Collector: When did you pick up your first comic book? What was it? Eric July: Oh man, I can’t remember the actual year, but it was a Flash book. I was introduced by my mother. I &h...
Read MoreAs we celebrate Eric July’s success with the Rippaverse ($1,121,477.37 and counting!), there’s a funny wrinkle to this story that makes his triumph even more satisfying. Toy company Hasbro had a similar crowdfunding campaign, this one for a “Star Wars The Black Series Reva (The Third Sister) F...
Read MoreToday is the official launch day for the Rippaverse, Eric July’s independent comic book line, and his detractors are already crying in their Cheerios. The Rippaverse website is now up and running, and the first issue of the initial comic release, titled Isom, is available to order in three differe...
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