hollywood system: art

In the United States since 1990, buying a weekly comic started to take hold. Why? Because the story readers began following had a sequence. Lux Animation comics take a story and make it their own, chapter by chapter. Each one is read with anticipation, and fans eagerly look forward to discovering what will happen next. Some even collect these chapters, as in the case of Real, buying the comic for the beauty of the art that leaps off the pages, creating visuals that cannot be easily replicated. Every detail is perfect, in harmony with the storyline. These comics are sold in immense quantities; the first volume alone has sold 30 million copies worldwide.

The following comics have a similar rhythm, but there are "booms," as Anne calls them—moments when a series of factors ignite a surge in sales. These moments are driven by awareness, fan fervor, popularity, recognition, recommendations, and expansion. The global sales margin reaches an audience of 2 billion people worldwide.

Many fans buy an entire series, and some even repurchase others over time, renewing the popularity with each passing phase.

-Sales of Doom comics and the Resident Evol series have been progressively rising. We believe their success lies in the video games,- Rachel commented, glancing at the comics that had been delivered and were yet to be serialized.

-And the serialized comics? - Anne asked.

-We're selling more than expected, but it doesn't compare to our most successful series, which sells between 2 and 4 million copies overall,- Rachel reported, looking at the figures. Real alone was achieving sales beyond half of Marvel and DC's major offerings—a powerful strike, challenging traditional publishing concepts. Not only does the artwork shine, but it also achieves a visual richness that some stories fail to match, often falling short when trying to balance every aspect of a comic.

-Let's see the data in the table. I need to know which series are underperforming, and why,- Anne remarked. Interestingly, One Piece was one of the least-sold series, but it still managed to meet the minimum profit threshold.

I highlighted each sale in yellow. The numbers were impressive: each comic was priced at $4.99, with omnibuses at $11.99. Over the past three months, a $4.99 comic had sold 12 million units per month, totaling 60 million units for a single series, not including the omnibuses, which combined five to eight chapters. At times, omnibus sales exceeded three million copies, generally averaging between 1.5 to 2.5 million copies for each new release over extended periods.

-Call Anna. We'll send some funds to settle the issues with Donnie Brasco and focus the remainder on the animation production studios,- Anne said, reviewing and recapping the accounts.

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-It's just fascinating,- remarked Andrade, an unemployed writer who eagerly watched the series that captivated him.

For now, Billy has been building a comprehensive storyline, weaving his knowledge into a cohesive plot from the very start, and introducing characters who will appear 300 chapters later. For instance, he gave greater emphasis to the Sky Coliseum, Greed Island, and the hunters who enhanced every tiny detail. His stories include various tones, and some characters are brought to life earlier to explain future plotlines thoroughly.

-It's just wonderful,- Andrade repeated, absorbed in every part. On a blank page, he began replicating the manga, adjusting details. He'd spent a long time using Lux Comics to hone his skills.

-Reading those novels again? - his mother asked as she entered the kitchen. "You have your shift at the supermarket in half an hour."

-Yes, Mom, I'm all set,- he replied.

The comic was delightfully engaging, showing the Hunter Exam's second trial in chapter 39. It tells the story of Menchi, the examiner, highlighting her new abilities—emission and manipulation. Although the abilities aren't fully explained yet, only her emission skill is mentioned, with nen knives dancing in her hands, used for hunting and beast preparation. Each ability complements another seamlessly. She wields her skills with various knives hidden under her sleeves.

-For the second hunter trial, bring me a boar, - Buhari said beside Menchi, who possesses a unique ability: three stomachs. He can digest harmful foods separately, store energy for battle, and use a third stomach for storage—a powerful ability with specific conditions fitting for gluttonous Buhari, who's always eating and capable of a massive intake.

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Andrade marveled at every detail. He took the family's Toyota, carrying his sketchbook filled with comic references. The chill of Chicago was changing as he took the highway, making a quick turn toward his building.

The sign read "Comics and Toys"—he worked for Billy. According to the employment contract, after two years he could extend his contract and apply for student aid, enabling him to study art. For now, he focused on painting and drawing, understanding that Billy's style required skillful artistry.

Of the 24 hours in a day, he dedicated 12 to refining his drawing skills, reaching an impressive level over four months of routine work from the register.

-Don't open the comics; if you want to see the chapters, use the ones on the back shelf with your ID card,- Andrade told some kids, taking their IDs and handing them the volume they wanted to browse. He had already read every comic in the store in his free time.

When possible, he would recommend series to the kids, encouraging them to buy comics. By the third visit, they often ended up purchasing figures, books, comics, or various merchandise.