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Permalink Reply by Justin Martin on January 28, 2011 at 11:34pm

Tight, thanks for sharing! I would definitely entered if I drew, lol. What's the concept behind the hero you're drawing?

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Permalink Reply by Matthew on February 4, 2011 at 9:30am

I am surprised this isnt getting more response. You would think that people around here would love an opportunity like that. Good luck to you man. i am going to send in one of my characters, but hopefully they can look past my "ok" drawing, and see the character for who he is!!!!

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Permalink Reply by RMK on February 5, 2011 at 12:25am

The only thing that prevents me from considering submitting something is the possibility that they might gain ownership of my intellectual property. It would be great exposure for my comic otherwise.

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Permalink Reply by Melchizedek Todd on February 5, 2011 at 6:43am

You don't have another character you can submit. That what i did. I liked the character I sent so much if I don't win I'll still use him for another comic.

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Permalink Reply by RMK on February 6, 2011 at 3:47pm

That's what I don't get. Do you give up any rights to your character once you submit it?

Melchizedek Todd said:

You don't have another character you can submit. That what i did. I liked the character I sent so much if I don't win I'll still use him for another comic.

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Permalink Reply by Matthew on February 7, 2011 at 8:59am

This is something I struggle with. part of me thinks: what does it matter? I mean, if we as christians really believe that this is from God (the character or idea) and it was meant to be shared with all, should we really care? I mean, honestly: how many of us are never even going to be heard of because "we didnt want to give up the rights"? There is alot of truth to wanting to keep ownership, but at the end of the day, as Christians, i mean REAL christians, is the character or idea really even yours to keep?? just some thoughts that have been going through my mind. thought I would share them outloud.

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Permalink Reply by Melchizedek Todd on February 7, 2011 at 2:03pm

Hey RMK.

I don't think if you don't win they keep your character. I also havre a feeling if you win they will take your rights. I'm just guessing because Stan Lee and Todd McFarlane was screwed over by character rights. Stan Lee had to sue Marvel just to get some money for the Spiderman movies.

Matthew, I don't really know the balance to what you said. I guess, the biggest fear is someone taking your creation and screwing it up. But, that is in the secular world too, that is why there is a lot of creator contracts out there. Years ago I as going to sell the Animation rights to a Christian studio for Allegories. The deal fell through, but I would had to make Allegories more for kids. It didn't bother me, because that would just mean me getting the message out more, though for a group I originally never intended to sell to. But the challenge was exciting.

On the other hand years ago I had a publisher that wanted me to tone down the Christian themes in my stories and don''t mention Jesus. The Publisher thoughts was to bring in the unbeliever then begin to preach the gospel in my comic. I wouldn't do that because i felt God said the verse from the Bible if you deny Jesus , He will Deny you. And without me even saying this to the Publisher who was a Christian, God went ahead and told him not to do that with my book.

I don't know. It would make a good discussion question.

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Permalink Reply by Matthew on February 7, 2011 at 2:57pm

I personally dont think Todd would screw someone over, because HE himself was. that is why they started IMAGE, and as crazy as that comic brand is, they truly believed in creator owned property.

 

I just find it funny sometimes that we (including myself) can be so smug about "our" stories and characters.

 

I am at the point that with some of my stuff, all i want is for it to be shared. I could give a poop whether people know my name. they will know the name of my creation (which god gave me the ideas to make)

 

in 40 years, when we are all old and wrinkly, and someone in here tells me, "yeah, i didnt get my character published, or share it with the masses because I wanted to keep the rights" I will poop myself.

 

I go back to, if you honestly think its of God, by God, for God, you would share with the world anyway possible (without swaying from storyline).

 

when we die, and God says to us, "why didnt you submit that, I was giving you a chance to share that creation!!!" and I am like, "sorry God, the cards were just not right for me, i mean, come on God, they wanted to steal my character, and do with it what they please....."

 

God stares at me with a blank look. "seriously? so it was YOUR character to hold?"

(shakes his head)

 

Melchizedek Todd said:

Hey RMK.

I don't think if you don't win they keep your character. I also havre a feeling if you win they will take your rights. I'm just guessing because Stan Lee and Todd McFarlane was screwed over by character rights. Stan Lee had to sue Marvel just to get some money for the Spiderman movies.

Matthew, I don't really know the balance to what you said. I guess, the biggest fear is someone taking your creation and screwing it up. But, that is in the secular world too, that is why there is a lot of creator contracts out there. Years ago I as going to sell the Animation rights to a Christian studio for Allegories. The deal fell through, but I would had to make Allegories more for kids. It didn't bother me, because that would just mean me getting the message out more, though for a group I originally never intended to sell to. But the challenge was exciting.

On the other hand years ago I had a publisher that wanted me to tone down the Christian themes in my stories and don''t mention Jesus. The Publisher thoughts was to bring in the unbeliever then begin to preach the gospel in my comic. I wouldn't do that because i felt God said the verse from the Bible if you deny Jesus , He will Deny you. And without me even saying this to the Publisher who was a Christian, God went ahead and told him not to do that with my book.

I don't know. It would make a good discussion question.

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