Comics Rating System for Pop Culture Podium

The ratings system, which I’ve been using since 2016,  is intended to make it easier for readers to decide if they want to pick up the title.  I’ll be developing more rating systems for other media as we move forward with Pop Culture Podium . . . . .

 

The Comics Rating System utilizes 10+ points, as detailed below.

 

STORY: Is the story well-told?  Does it engage the reader?  How original is it?  Is it one-dimensional or multi-faceted?  Possible 0-3 points.

 

ART:  Is the art engaging?  Does it assist in story-telling?  Is it clear or confusing? Is it complex or simple?  Possible 0-3 points.

 

COVER:  Does the cover have eye appeal?  Does it reflect the contents?  Does it create curiosity?  Possible 0-2 points. 

 

READ AGAIN?:  Is it worth a second reading? Yes or No.  Possible 0-1 point.

 

RECOMMEND?:  Would we recommend it to readers?  Yes or No.  Possible 0-1 point. 

 

KEEPER?: Is it different enough to stand apart from the pack in a meaningful way?  Is it a classic example of the form or genre?  In other words, would it be included in our Desert Island Long Box?  Yes or No.  Possible 1+ Bonus Point. 

 

Any title getting 11 points in this system is absolute perfection — you must have a copy for your collection!  (Thanks to Spinal Tap for giving us the idea for this - - - “our amplifiers go to 11!”)

 

So, if you’re just looking for something new to read, and we’ve rated a book at 7 points, it could be what you would like.

 

If we’ve rated a book at 8 points, it’s definitely premium quality.

 

Anything we rate over 8 points, is something you should be calling your comic store to hold a copy for you.

 

Please check out some of our upcoming reviews, and send us some feedback / comments.