I want to like this book. I really do. I mean we're talking Will Eisner's legacy here. I just, for some reason, have a hard time swollowing all this '50s style stuff. I mean, I want to give Bone and Darwyn Cooke props for maintaining Eisner's style and feel. I just don't know that it is a marketable commodity in today's sophisticated market. And I know that that may all sound like bullshit, but on some level you know that it's the truth. I would really like to see this book succeed. I just don't know if there's enough people out there that really care enough to make it a success. I know, some people hate me right now for saying this, because they love this style of book, or have put Will Eisner on such a pedestal that he's like unto a god. But, how many of there are you out there? Are there enough of you to keep a book like this afloat? Are there enough of you to create a demand for something, that until now, hasn't been addressed because there wasn't? I truly hope I'm wrong. I like the story and the art in this book. It's just not my cup of tea. I'm sure I'll continue buying it, because I want to see where they go with it. But, I really don't feel that it'll be around for that long. Yes it's a great homage to a brilliant talent. But, I just don't know how marketable it is now. If you want to prove me wrong, please do! And I'll let you know if my feelings change after the second issue.
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