Marketing

With the fine effort of the first OSM graphic novel completed, the question comes up of getting the word out. Several weeks ago, I entered a local comic book/gaming shop and inquired if they had heard of the OSM book and if they were going to offer it. The shop owner gave me a dumbfounded look. I told him to check out the website, but more needs to be done.

In addition to grassroots efforts, it would be beneficial if those "higher up" could be contacted as well. While I understand that the OSM franchise has to show some success (e.g., graphic novel sales, good reviews, considerable fan interest) before other things (movies/cartoons, etc.) can occur, it may help speed up the process if some "bigwigs" in the entertainment industry can be introduced to the OSM concept and shown the graphic novel.

Who knows...perhaps some prominent person of influence remembers playing with the OSM all those many, many years ago...

OSM Rebirth

First, I'd like to thank The Outer Space Men, LLC, as well as everyone involved in the upcoming graphic novel, for their hard work and dedication in bringing the OSM back from "the dead." For all those who remember the OSM, this is truly a wonderful project.

I believe that one objective we should all have is to promote the OSM characters (both first and second series) to the level of serious players in the graphic novel/comics/scifi/action figure arena. There is no reason why the OSM franchise one day cannot be at the level of established team character endeavors, such as The Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Justice League. If we think big, we can look forward to the day where the OSM can rival Spider-Man or Bat-Man. Of course, we are at the beginning of the process, and must take one day at a time.

The first step is to do what we can to promote the OSM, the OSM website (linked to from here), and the graphic novel. It is important that the first graphic novel be viewed as an artistic and financial success. Let's work to get the word out and assist the novel to be viewed in the manner which it should be. It is an impressive achievement, many years in the making.

The nature of the OSM means that the stories that can be told about them are limited only by the imagination. They can have adventures here on Earth, on their home planets, or in the vastness of outer space. Or, perhaps, with a nod toward Gamma-X, even in the Fourth Dimension!

We are at the beginning of an exciting journey. Get on board and enjoy the ride!