The Mini-Series

*Donnie* · 03-26-2012, 03:15 PM

I'm gathering opinions. How long do you all think a mini-series should run? The issue span is usually 3-12, but I wanna know what YOU guys and gals think is ideal. Just curious.

*Oculus Orbus* · 03-31-2012, 06:32 PM

I dunno, for me it really depends on the story. You could say 12 issues might be too long, but there you've got Watchmen. Or the original Leo's micro, just 1 issue.

*MikeandRaph87* · 03-31-2012, 07:11 PM

The term micro-series is confusing with mini-series. My LCS owner messed me up telling me the individual turtle ONE SHOTS were four mini-series because of lack of familarity with the term and I was not familar with it either. Why not lable one issue as one shot?

A mini-series can be any length but if I am not mistaken 2-7 is called mini-series while 8 -12 or more of a limited series is considered a mazi-series. Crisis on Infinite Earths is a maxi-series while Infinite Crisis at seven issues of the core series is a mini-series.

For me it truly depends on what the story is being told. Is it something that i think can take up three issues or six issues? I personally would like to see mini-series last six no more no matter the story size.

*Master Splinter* · 03-31-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Michelangelo

I'm gathering opinions. How long do you all think a mini-series should run? The issue span is usually 3-12, but I wanna know what YOU guys and gals think is ideal. Just curious.

3 in my opinion. Beginning, middle, and end.

-ms

*ToTheNines* · 03-31-2012, 08:49 PM

4 is the magic number. If you ask me.

**Jester** · 03-31-2012, 08:50 PM

5... why? Why not.

*Master Splinter* · 03-31-2012, 08:59 PM

6 is a mini-series on television sometimes...

-ms

*KROW* · 04-01-2012, 12:18 AM

Back when I collected comics like a stripper and dollar bills, 6 was the usual limit to a mini-series. Anything more than that was called a "macro-series" and normally only lasted until 12 or even 13 issues.

03-26-2012, 03:15 PM	#1
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	The Mini-Series I'm gathering opinions. How long do you all think a mini-series should run? The issue span is usually 3-12, but I wanna know what YOU guys and gals think is ideal. Just curious.

03-31-2012, 07:11 PM	#3
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	The term micro-series is confusing with mini-series. My LCS owner messed me up telling me the individual turtle ONE SHOTS were four mini-series because of lack of familarity with the term and I was not familar with it either. Why not lable one issue as one shot? A mini-series can be any length but if I am not mistaken 2-7 is called mini-series while 8 -12 or more of a limited series is considered a mazi-series. Crisis on Infinite Earths is a maxi-series while Infinite Crisis at seven issues of the core series is a mini-series. For me it truly depends on what the story is being told. Is it something that i think can take up three issues or six issues? I personally would like to see mini-series last six no more no matter the story size. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

03-31-2012, 08:50 PM	#6
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	5... why? Why not. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-31-2012, 08:59 PM	#7
Master Splinter 幸 - 愛 - 思う Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,824	6 is a mini-series on television sometimes... -ms __________________

04-01-2012, 12:18 AM	#8
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Back when I collected comics like a stripper and dollar bills, 6 was the usual limit to a mini-series. Anything more than that was called a "macro-series" and normally only lasted until 12 or even 13 issues. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

03-31-2012, 06:32 PM	#2
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	I dunno, for me it really depends on the story. You could say 12 issues might be too long, but there you've got Watchmen. Or the original Leo's micro, just 1 issue.

03-31-2012, 08:49 PM	#5
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,362	4 is the magic number. If you ask me.