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There are some really solid litmus tests to see exactly what level of engagement a comic reader has. That was one of the first questions I asked when selling comics: "what did you like about [x comic]?" Spoiler alert, general engagement is L O W.
Here& #39;s an example: I could sell Prison School to a serious comic snob looking for something with rich, deep analytical value. I could also sell it to someone looking for boobs, even though Hiramoto spends 28 volumes making fun of those fans to their faces.
And I& #39;ll tell you right now, if someone came in using Watchmen as the example of something they like, 99% of the time I& #39;d sell them some schlock that tries to be deeper than it is. There are a few titles I& #39;d do that with.
(Rest assured it would be quality schlock. I avoided selling garbage as much as possible.)
You can also apply this idea to the people selling you comics, too. It really works both ways. Maybe I& #39;ll make a list of red flags at some point, idk.
Final thought: it& #39;s a shame Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, by virtue of Goths disappearing as a sub-culture, is a relic of the past now. Hearing Goth kids squee in delight about how Jhonen just gets them was endlessly amusing.
