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Timothy Ewanyshyn
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Joined: 05 August 2024
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Posted: 23 May 2025 at 6:32pm | IP Logged | 1 post reply

I observe that this chapter is 19 pages as opposed to the 20 page average length of other chapters.  Since this is one page short, are we entitled to a refund?  (I speak in jest; no offense is intended to our gracious host.)

When JB started this project, I remember comments made about how the chapters could be any number of pages in length and would not be limited to the confines and space limitations of printed periodicals.  I find it interesting that the creator of Elsewhen has generally averaged approximately 20 pages for each chapter without having that limitation imposed by a publisher.

Is it possible that 20 pages is the sweet spot in length for chapters in graphic storytelling?  Or is it perhaps force of habit for a prolific artist accustomed to telling a story in chapters of a certain length on other projects?  
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John Byrne

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Posted: 23 May 2025 at 7:04pm | IP Logged | 2 post reply

The thread for issue 24 is locked?

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Only the art thread.

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John Byrne

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Posted: 23 May 2025 at 7:07pm | IP Logged | 3 post reply

Is it possible that 20 pages is the sweet spot in length for chapters in graphic storytelling? Or is it perhaps force of habit for a prolific artist accustomed to telling a story in chapters of a certain length on other projects?

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Yes

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Jim Petersman
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Joined: 26 June 2012
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Posted: 27 May 2025 at 12:23pm | IP Logged | 4 post reply

Timothy, these were released a page a day, Monday through Friday, and JB kept to the monthly format throughout this project. That's why they are 20 pages. (1 page a day, 5 days a week, 4 weeks a month - if there was a fifth week, it was always a bye week).

And thanks again, JB, for giving us something to look forward to during the pandemic!
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Phil Southern
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Posted: 27 May 2025 at 9:20pm | IP Logged | 5 post reply

It really was a fun thing to look forward to every day!
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Steve Gumm
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Joined: 10 May 2004
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Posted: 28 May 2025 at 3:17pm | IP Logged | 6 post reply

Yes, what a fun way to experience a comic... John really spoiled us!!! 
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