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Bad news from Eddie Campbell...

 
 
Graeme McMillan
11:33 / 01.02.03
"I have ceased publishing new work for the foreseeable future. Egomania #2 is the final release from Eddie Campbell Comics. I conceived Egomania in a moment when From Hell was bringing in so much revenue that I could afford to indulge myself and put out a magazine which made no compromises to market expectations. I wanted to do a mag made up of my enthusiasms, pure and simple, presented in a precise and attractive typographical setting. I also wanted it to be such an eclectic mix of stuff that it would confound the comics purists who attempt to oppress and stultify our medium by straight-jacketing it with their definitions and rules. It’s time to broaden our vision instead of narrowing it. I knew the thing had no chance in the current market and that the clock was ticking as soon as I started. The collapse of my US distributor last year hurried things to an early conclusion."

More here, sadly.
 
 
sleazenation
11:43 / 01.02.03
sad news indeedAnd egomania 2 sold so well in london too selling out almost immediately. At least Campbel is still creating comics...
 
 
mr Squiggle
13:13 / 01.02.03
If this is because Egomania lost money Im disappointed but shouldnt be surprised.

"So far,the most prominent reaction to Egomania #2's release seems to be "my store didn't get it in", closely followed by "my store sold out/didn't have any copies for the shelf". If this reflects your situation, please tell your retailer that there are many, many copies available for re-order from both Diamond and Top Shelf."

Even here in Eddies hometown I got the last copy of #1 in town off the shelf a couple of days after it was released & I only saw a couple of copys of #2 on the shelf when that was released.

A fully painted bat book sounds interesting. His X-men strangely seemed to work in its chaotic context. I havent seen his bit for Green Lantern/Superman but I guess I shouldnt be surprised hes doing batman either.