《Alexander Creed: Re-Life》Chapter 74: Foldable Survey
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With 'The Cybertronian Chronicles' capitalizing on Creed Comics' parallel appeal to gain traction, the results could already be stacked and guaranteed.
Just as Cybertron's inhabitants are riding the wave of many Creed stories enforcing one another, the sales in one store are also enforcing a collective.
If one comic book store has a line that makes up the Creed buy train, then the many other comic book stores also have their own Creed buy train.
With both parallels and the Creed buy train being lines, everything seems to come full circle. One Creed buy train mirroring the next reflecting how the Creed storylines are distinct and uncoverging with the other but still of equal value.
The Cybertronian Chronicles could be said to have a satisfying start, however, everything was just beginning.
The new comic title being lined up for isn't the only new thing on the block after all.
Of course, this doesn't concern the releases of other publishers but still has something to do with the ever-expanding but new publishing company.
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Back in Creed Toys, the adult toy and comic book shop hybrid. Since the bosses were planning on using the name for another venture, it had now been demoted to the first branch of the Creed Store.
Creed Toys was previously the creepy and shady shop in this certain San Fernando Valley area.
Now that it had rebranded as the Creed Store and the comic nerds realized the connection between the somewhat narcissistic family companies, it became flocked with Alexander and Creed Comics fans.
From scorned, Creed Store became a go-to destination. Even most Burbankians or any comic nerd in the California area were taking trips here in case they get a whiff of the elusive creator, Alexander Creed.
They did know the HQ address but it became a no-go zone due to the nerd code of comic-making respect.
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As for how venturous Creed Store and its incoming traffic would be, Mr. Counterboy didn't care as he did what he always did. Beep the bought comics, keep the money, and give the customer some change if needed.
This new release day was different though as a directive came from Creed Comics HQ with a request that also extends to other 'direct market' stores.
Aside from Cybertronian 1st issue, the clerks also had to recommend people to a Creed foldable survey.
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As soon as a 'buy train' was forming towards his counter, Mr. Counterboy did things within his routine... of course with the extra service to go with it.
A fan buyer on the front of the line was the first to be accommodated. "Hello, sir! Is Mr. Alexander still not considering a fan meet?"
"Sorry kid. The boss is way too busy with making too many good stories for you that he just doesn't have the time." Mr. Counterboy answered while keeping the 'little boss' detail to himself.
"Oh..." The fanboy was disappointed but he still cheered himself up. "That's okay I guess. Having new great comics from him is takes priority than meeting him in person."
"You don't have to be sad, kid." Mr. Counterboy then took this opportunity. "If you want to ask something from the boss, you probably have the chance now."
"Really! Are you going to pass my word to Mr. Alexander himself?" The fanboy excitedly asked.
"No, just take this Creed survey and fill it out as you want. My boss probably won't be able to reply to you but he'll be thankful for the help." Mr. Counterboy took the foldable survey from a stash and gave it to the boy.
"What is that about?" Of course, since it was a Creed buy train, a lot of people were able to listen in.
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Mr. Counterboy smiled at the question and gave them the info. "You've all read The Cybertronian Chronicles' right?"
"Yes!" Said the fanboy while the rest echoed at how awesome the art style of the robots was.
"Well, I hear that my boss has a hard time deciding on what to go for with the next issues, so he made a poll to ask for a lot of his readers' help." Mr. Counterboy even whispered it low as if it was a confidential company detail.
The listeners were already intrigued by the prospects and the fanboy lead the inquiry. "What does Mr. Alexander even need our help for?"
"Why don't you take the survey and find out?" That was all that the resourceful man at the counter said and the people at the store then hounded him for the surveys.
Each had their copies and they broke up the pay line because they were intrigued at the prospect of being able to 'help' an expert.
Fortunately, pens and pencils were prepared and everyone was able to find a spot to take their Creed foldable surveys.
With a survey and pen in hand, the fanboy and the customers looked on at the questions and tried completing the intriguing activity.
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[Name(optional): _____]
[Do you like Creed Comics?
○Yes
○No]
[How do you like this week's releases? Rate them from 1 to 10.
- Dragonball #9: ____
- ThunderCats #4: ____
- The Cybertronian Chronicles #1: ___]
[Give and rank your top three Creed Comics titles.]
[Give and rank your top five Creed Comics characters.]
[If you've seen Bumblebee taking the escape pod to Earth, what car do you think is suitable for him?
○ 1967 VW Beetle
○ Camaro 1969
○ Ford Mustang Boss 429
○ DMC DeLorean]
[If you were given a jetplane what would you name it?
○ Shockwave
○ Blitzwing
○ Starscream
○ Jetfire]
[Give us your suggestions and recommendations for our comic books.]
[If you're a Creed Comics hater, give us your complaints.]
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The survey itself was an intriguing activity to do. A lot of people probably hate being dragged into such cumbersome question-and-answer troubles but since comic book buyers were mostly nerds, they did it with relish.
The fanboy along with the nerds was even happy to give out their names without worries.
They liked Creed Comics so there was no inkling of choosing No.
As for rating the new releases, they didn't hesitate to give all of them a ten. It was different for picky people though as they rated it with what they felt appropriate.
When it came to ranking 3 Creed Comic books, it became pickle since they didn't want to single out from the 4 but they still gave out their top 3.
The top 5 characters were another interesting deliberation. Especially so, for fans of the four Ninja Turtles, however, they still gave out their top pick.
When it came to choosing cars for the new robot alien, they were still a bit confused but they still picked what they felt like it.
If Mr. Counterboy's insider information was correct, then this is probably what Mr. Alexander was asking help for.
It was more so for the jetplane naming but they still picked what they felt was cool sounding among the four choices.
As for the commendations and suggestions, some did things perfunctorily while others were quite heartfelt.
As for the complaints section, it was up for the Marvel and DC fans to flame on it.
Then, they folded their surveys and gave them to the counter boy for safekeeping as they went home after their purchases.
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