Chris’ post got me all fired up this morning – and I’ve been reading about this Zuda Comics thing in spurts throughout the day. For those who don’t know (like I didn’t before this morning), Zuda is DC Comics’ new foray into the webcomics arena.

I usually stay out of webcomics politics. Webcomics arguments can get bizarre and nasty really quickly. And, at the bottom, I don’t really care about the “fate of webcomics”. I just like comics. If it’s good, I’ll read it. It can be smeared in mud for all I care.

But if you care about this kind of stuff – check out Scott Kurtz’s podcast where he rants about Zuda (NSFW or children) – ugh can’t find the link now. Anyway, Scott thinks corporations like Platinum or Zuda are pulling the wool over people’s eyes. I think he’s dead right in his assessment of the situation. Apparently Scott’s been kicking up dust about this initiative for the last little while.

Well, I’ve decided I’m going to start a webcomic contest! Everyone submit your original ideas to me and I will grant the winner access to a free publishing platform (WordPress), free distribution (Internet protocol) and free marketing (Google). All I ask in return, is the right to sell your stuff to Hollywood. We’ll split the profits. It will be a collaboration. Because – really – how would you do this yourself?

Sound good? Send in your entries!