goshdarnspam | In which C&C acts as my test subject.

OK SO

The comics I was asking about before will be posted uhhh eventually, BUT FIRST! Another comics assignment for which I need YOUR HELP, C&C! (I mentioned it before)

A survey for all of you! This is for my thesis paper so plz halp. 8|; No I can't tell you the thesis, it might skew the results. e.e

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Feel free to answer these questions at the length which you find most appropriate to answer the question- don't be afraid to be long-winded. I can use the information!

THANK YOU! I really appreciate your help in this!

On to the survey!:

1. Which of these two (including their animated counterparts) were you first introduced to: American comics, or manga?

2. What was the first series you read/saw?

3. How old were you?

4. When (if at all) did you get introduced to the other type of comics?

5. What was the first series you read or saw (if any)?

6. Which of the two genres do you find yourself MOST drawn to today and why?

7. What do you find the other lacks to catch your interest more? OR, If you feel the same about each, what do you find similar between the two genres that you enjoy?

8. Why do you think manga has found so much popularity with new readers the past decade while comics have seen a decline in new readership?

9. What are your favorite genres (action, romance, scifi, fantasy, mystery, etc)? Your least favorite?

10. Where do you currently obtain your comics/manga/anime from most frequently (specify if it's a bookstore/electronics chain, comic book shop, forum, scanlation/streaming video site, torrents, online (specialty?) store, etc)?