Which of the following comics conventions do you most look forward to attending?
San Diego Comic-Con
27% (18 votes)
New York Comic-Con
21% (14 votes)
Wondercon
3% (2 votes)
C2E2
0% (0 votes)
APE
0% (0 votes)
Stumptown
1% (1 vote)
Only local shows in my region
19% (13 votes)
Not sure
1% (1 vote)
None
4% (3 votes)
I am not attending any conventions but I would like to
22% (15 votes)
Total votes: 67
How do you file your graphic novels on your bookshelves?
I keep prose books and graphic works all on the same shelves
22% (31 votes)
I separate graphic novels and prose works
63% (90 votes)
Filing system? What filing system?
13% (18 votes)
Bookshelves? What bookshelves?
3% (5 votes)
Total votes: 144
Since the iPad has a four-color screen that works for reading comics, would you buy it as an eReader?
Yes, I’ve bought one already
5% (4 votes)
I’m seriously planning to buy one
21% (16 votes)
I already own another eReader and am not converting to this.
6% (5 votes)
No, I’m afraid I’d spend too much time gaming and doing other things on it rather than reading
0% (0 votes)
No, I’m not interested in an eReader.
33% (26 votes)
I'll wait and see. I'm not sure how I feel about it yet.
35% (27 votes)
Total votes: 78
Which comics-related movie are you most looking forward to seeing this year?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
13% (23 votes)
The Goon
3% (5 votes)
Iron Man 2
39% (69 votes)
Jonah Hex
4% (7 votes)
Kick Ass
13% (24 votes)
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
22% (39 votes)
Other
2% (3 votes)
I don't know
4% (8 votes)
Total votes: 178
Are you excited when you hear that prose books like Twilight and The Stand are being turned into graphic novels?
Yes, it gives me a chance to check out the books in a different format
36% (27 votes)
Only when I've read the original works
14% (11 votes)
I'd prefer it if they didn't turn to prose for graphic-novel ideas
36% (27 votes)
Not sure
14% (11 votes)
Total votes: 76
As we begin 2010, which best describes your plans for buying comics, manga, and graphic novels this year?
I'll purchase more than last year
55% (42 votes)
I'll purchase less than last year
8% (6 votes)
I'll probably purchase about the same as last year
28% (21 votes)
I'm not sure
9% (7 votes)
Total votes: 76
Are you hoping to receive comics-related books as gifts this year?
Definitely...I've been dropping many hints in that direction
44% (24 votes)
I hope so
27% (15 votes)
I hope not...people never get me the books I really want!
11% (6 votes)
Maybe
13% (7 votes)
Unsure
5% (3 votes)
Total votes: 55
Do you plan on giving graphic novels or manga to people on your holiday gift list this year?
Yes, to many people
8% (4 votes)
Yes, to a few people
45% (23 votes)
Possibly
16% (8 votes)
Probably not
25% (13 votes)
Unsure
6% (3 votes)
Total votes: 51
Do you prefer to read comic books in single issues or in trade collections?
What percentage of your monthly reading is graphic novels and manga as opposed to traditional prose?
100% graphic novels
6% (11 votes)
75% graphic novels/25% prose
23% (42 votes)
50% graphic novels/50% prose
23% (42 votes)
25% graphic novels/75% prose
28% (51 votes)
Very few graphic novels/Almost exclusively prose
17% (30 votes)
Not sure
2% (4 votes)
Total votes: 180
Do you utilize the graphic novel and manga section in your local library?
Do you think comics and graphic novels should be rated?
Yes, it would be helpful to parents, librarians, and booksellers.
43% (41 votes)
Maybe, if it were done fairly and properly.
20% (19 votes)
No, it goes against free speech.
16% (15 votes)
No, it would be too difficult to do correctly.
19% (18 votes)
I don't know.
3% (3 votes)
Total votes: 96
Is the economy affecting your comics, graphic novel, and manga purchasing?
I am spending more than I was before.
15% (8 votes)
I'm spending about the same as before.
46% (25 votes)
I'm spending a little less.
17% (9 votes)
I'm spending significantly less.
22% (12 votes)
I don't know.
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 54
Would you like to read comics on your portable media device?
How many comics, graphic novels, and manga do you have in total in your personal collection?
1–100
36% (22 votes)
101–500
18% (11 votes)
501–1,000
3% (2 votes)
1,001–2,500
7% (4 votes)
2,501–5,000
2% (1 vote)
5,000–10,000
13% (8 votes)
More than 10,000
18% (11 votes)
None
3% (2 votes)
Total votes: 61
Where do you primarily shop for new graphic novels or manga?
One local comics shop
23% (26 votes)
More than one local comics shop
9% (10 votes)
Online
25% (29 votes)
Local independent bookstore
7% (8 votes)
Chain bookstore (Borders, Barnes & Noble, etc.)
20% (23 votes)
Big box store (Costco, Target, etc.)
1% (1 vote)
Grocery store or drugstore
0% (0 votes)
Convenience store
0% (0 votes)
Other kind of specialty store (music store, etc.)
0% (0 votes)
I do not buy them, but I get them from the library
12% (14 votes)
I borrow someone else's copies
2% (2 votes)
I am not sure
0% (0 votes)
I do not buy graphic novels or manga
2% (2 votes)
Total votes: 115
