Friday, April 29, 2011

Supergirl Comic Box Commentary Is Three Years Old


On April 29 2008, I posted my Jim Mooney Supergirl commission and officially started Supergirl Comic Box Commentary.

Back then I had no idea about blogging or social media at all. All I knew was that I had a love of Supergirl and I wanted a place to put down my thoughts about the character.

Here we are three years later. Three. Unbelievable!

And that is why there is a collage of Supergirl #3's above.

While the breadth of this blog has grown a bit to include the other Superman family titles, JLA, R.E.B.E.L.S., and the Legion, I always strive to keep Supergirl as the focus of this place and I think I succeed. It helps that her character seems so popular now. There always seems to be enough news going on to keep Supergirl front and center.

For me, the best part of my doing this blog has been meeting and talking to so many Supergirl and comic fans here. It is great to get a sense of just how big Supergirl's fanbase is.  I know I can be wordy, my posts lengthy, and sometimes overly analytical on things like panel composition or turns of the phrase. I also know I can be something of an easy grader in my reviews. So I want to thank everybody who comes here, reads my posts, and takes the time to comment. I truly appreciate the dialogue that happens here. I have said it before but I'll say it again ... I have become a better comic book reader because of the discussions here. That is truly the best part of this place.

And to the regulars who stop by and comment frequently (you know who you are), I can't thank you guys enough for making it feel like a little community here. Thanks for keeping me on target with reviews and points of view, showing me things I missed, and pointing out when you think I am off the mark. You all are the best.

I'd also like to thank the creators who have stopped by here for interviews or comments over the last year. A very big thank you to Sterling Gates and Jamal Igle for all they have done here. And another big thanks to James Peaty for his recent interview. And thanks to Jake Black, Dean Trippe, Bernard Chang, Matt Camp, and any other creator who has stopped by here to read and comment. As a fan, I appreciate knowing that the voices and concerns of Supergirl's fans are being heard.

With a steady rotation of monthly reviews, sales and solicitation previews, and the usual Anj commentary on previews and interviews I read, I think there is a backbone structure to this place. Add in the occasional back issue review and commission/collection addition and I am usually busy. But I am always interested in hearing if there are things I could be doing more of, less of, or differently. Is there anything I should be doing that I'm not?

Anyways, thanks again to everyone for making the last three years so much fun and for talking Supergirl and comics with me. I hope you all have enjoyed visiting here as much as I have enjoyed blogging.

16 comments:

Saranga said...

Congrats on reaching year number 3 and happy birthday!

Anonymous said...

I hope you continue do this. It's been a great 3 (3?! O-0 . Lol. ^_^) years. I hope there's many more super years to come. ;)-ealperin

Ravenwynd said...

Grats! Happy birthday and here's to many more! :)

Gene said...

Bravo Anj on making the Supergirl Comic Box Commentary a fun place to visit every day for the past three years!

Gene

Martin Gray said...

Happy birthday Anj, this is a great blog and helps Supergirl by increasing her visibility on the net and giving creators something to think about - and always with good grace. And good to see those covers

Doug said...

Congrats! I enjoy reading your posts, so thanks for all of the entertainment. Here's to the next 3 yrs

Anj said...

Thanks for all the comments everyone!

valerie21601 said...

Happy Anniversary, Anj! Here's to 3+ more years of you blogging about Supergirl

Gear said...

Congratulations! 3 years is a long time in blogville. Thanks for providing us with such a pleasant environment to discuss our favorite subject.

Michelle said...

Happy Anniversary! Kudos for doing such a good job on making Supergirl more visible and keeping the news and reviews flowing. Supergirl fandom is a better place because of it. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I bless the day this Blog lit up on the internet, it is my "Supergirl home" on line and a much more friendly place that the DC Boards sad to say.
Health to all your endeavors!

John Feer

Taylor said...

Honestly, this is the best comicbook commentary site on the web. And besides that, it's focus is the Maid of Might herself! What a great three years you've had, and here's to many more...

Anonymous said...

Thank you Anj for making the Supergirl Comic Box Commentary a fun place to visit every day for the last three years!

Gene

Anj said...

Thanks again for all the kind sentiments from everyone!

anthonyriva said...

I know I'm really late, but Happy Anniversary, Anj! Thanks for keeping up this amazing blog! I check it daily and love your reviews and commentary!

Diabolu Frank said...

Belated congratulations, as I'm playing catch-up on my blog reading! You're still a favorite!