CBCS launches New Logo and Brand756

Originally Posted by CatmanAmerica
I don't think the stars can be trademarked...

Originally Posted by Foghorn_Sam
Thanks for the response Steve. It's good to have an acknowledgment that there is an awareness of what's being said and debated here and are at least maybe taking it into consideration.
I know I've said a lot already in this thread but I'm going to break down my personal opinions of the pros and cons of the old label/logo vs the new label/logo as best as I can now that I've had a few days to think about it.
1) Changing the font and color of the grade of the book and background to black on white just throws the balance of the label off. You and CGC both made this same mistake to make the grade of the book scream off the label. It's saying look at me just too much. It's obtrusive and ugly. The old label with a deep blue font against a very pale blue background was just more subtle and displayed the grade with better balance against the rest of the label. I had no trouble seeing the grade with the old label and most certainly didn't feel like it was slapping me in the face. Not only that, the new font itself seems kind of awkward or dated. The old font just had a better look and feel to it. If it makes you feel any better, CGC's big bold grade on their new label is even worse and more distracting.
2) There is too much empty space in the center of the new label. It makes the label look like something is missing while at the same time drawing you to it (after you get done being slapped by the grade box that is). What you had before with some information crossing into the center of the label worked much better aesthetically.
3) No border at the bottom of the new label just looks chopped and incomplete. The subtle intensity change of the blue along the top and bottom of the old label just brought better balance and completeness to the whole label.
4) The rivets at the top of the new label and in the new logo just gives a cold, harsh and stiff feel. It does not convey the effect you were looking for and is just distracting and unnecessary. Ok for the silver age Metal Men and Iron Man logos but not so much here unless you're selling power tools. Your old logo looked much more professional and fit the product better.
5)This all being said, I think all you really needed to do was maybe make your (old) logo holofoil on the label and that's it.[/quote]

I agree with all of these 5 points, The last point seems like a very good idea, if adjustments are made after SDCC.

I will certainly support CBCS, either way, as the overall product and services rendered are above reproach.

Originally Posted by Jesse_O
Am I the only one that sees a resemblance in Catman's shield to this one???

Originally Posted by dielinfinite
@CatmanAmerica Careful, you might get a sternly worded letter from MLJ about infringing on their trademarks. Just look how that worked out for good ol' Captain America

Originally Posted by DarthLego
Well since they are already looking at changes, I wonder if the Frankenlabel (I say it love ❤) will become sought after for it's rarity after all this is over?

Originally Posted by DarthLego
@CatmanAmerica try making your CBCS letters white, I think it will pop more.

Originally Posted by DrWatson
CBCS has shirts with that horrible shield logo on them that they are wearing at SDCC. This does not bode well.

Originally Posted by D84
Wait, what was wrong with the Fortress? I liked those.