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From: henry@utzoo.UUCP (Henry Spencer)
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Subject: Re: Most significant events in comics,1985
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Date: Sat, 30-Nov-85 19:26:38 EST
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Posted: Sat Nov 30 19:26:38 1985
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Unfortunately, I'm afraid that Secret Bores II and X-Factor probably have
to be on a realistic list.  Remember, the criterion is significance, not
quality or desirability.  Secret Snores II qualifies because its huge sales
figures are going to have a real impact on future activity at Marvel (and
elsewhere!); even if there is no Secret Pores III, you can bet your booties
that there will be more such massive-hype-and-impact-on-continuity-everywhere
series.  And X-Factor has to be included because it's the flagship of the
"go for the money, never mind the quality" philosophy that is probably going
to cause a hemorrhage of creative talent away from Marvel.  (Not that this
wouldn't have happened anyway, but X-Factor and the hype surrounding it are
definitive proof that said philosophy really is solid official policy, not
just a temporary aberration to be tolerated until it goes away.)
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				Henry Spencer @ U of Toronto Zoology
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