Originally Posted by Kurona (Post 777812)

I mean, you’re having a Rider in your window because you want one rather than representing anything you sell, right? So it wouldn’t matter in the first place what you’re representing and what’s most iconic when the goal of the Rider being there isn’t really for customers.

Originally Posted by FreshToku (Post 777813)

Also if you pick Ex-Aid, it's gotta be either Level 1, or Hyper Muteki. No in-between.

Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die (Post 777800)

I'm curious what you'd pick if you had the chance for your favorite artist(s) to draw one Kamen Rider for you.

Originally Posted by Chasing (Post 777810)

Ichigo really doesn't make a lot of sense, especially for a comic book store in the US. A lot of people haven't even seen it, let alone Showa. While I respect the past, I wouldn't exactly call Ichigo an icon in the west.

Neo-Heisei is the perfect era to represent here, IMO. You also have every right to be selfish here, so you might as well.

Originally Posted by Kurona (Post 777812)

I mean, you’re having a Rider in your window because you want one rather than representing anything you sell, right? So it wouldn’t matter in the first place what you’re representing and what’s most iconic when the goal of the Rider being there isn’t really for customers.

Originally Posted by FreshToku (Post 777813)

Also if you pick Ex-Aid, it's gotta be either Level 1, or Hyper Muteki. No in-between.

Originally Posted by Kiwami (Post 777814)

Maybe that's just me but I was assuming something similar to the thing he has now would happen and to me it would be weird to use the like 27th Rider alongside OG Superman or Batman ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Wrong assumption on my part I guess. If it's just random characters with the theme being what the owners want on there then Ex-Aid is as good as a fit as anyone else.

Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich (Post 777818)

Well, my single favorite thing about Ghost's design is his big Mark Bagley Spider-Man eyes, so, uh... kinda an easy pick for me!

For you, though, yeah, Ex-Aid is probably the simple and easy choice. It's a striking design just like Double (and from every angle, to boot), and I have to imagine, on a personal level, you'd be way happier to have your boy Emu greeting you when you walk in the door every day than Haruto.

I mean, my instinct was to tell you Double since I think that's one of the best Rider designs ever, and you literally live in the Windy City, but for something you're planning on committing to for at least half a decade, sentimental value seems like the right thing to prioritize.

Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die (Post 777800)

Maybe this should go in the Kamen Rider Questions thread, but I don't go to that one, so I'm posting this here.

I've got an insane decision to make, and I need a little help from you all.

I co-own a comics shop in Chicago, and we've got some very fun window art by Chris Giarrusso. It's been up for a while, and, due to the physical constraints of reality (believe me, I know), it's time for it to be replaced. Here's the current version, to give you an idea:

https://challengerscomics.com/images...engers-162.jpg

(that's one-third of it)

We're going to be working with a group of artists that are, hands-down, my favorite artists working in comics today. We'll be giving them a small list of characters that we'd like to have portrayed, and then they'll do a ton of their own picks. One of my picks is going to be a Kamen Rider.

But which Kamen Rider?

My current options are:

a) Kamen Rider Ex-Aid (base suit). My first Rider, the one that started this journey for me.
b) Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Style. My absolute favorite suit, and it matches the store's colorscheme.
c) Kamen Rider W CycloneJoker. There're two of us that own the store, and I love that series.

Obviously, this is something that I'm going to have to figure out on my own (with this being so subjective), but I'm curious what you'd pick if you had the chance for your favorite artist(s) to draw one Kamen Rider for you.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Originally Posted by MrWilliamGraham (Post 777838)

YO I'm from Chicago too! I've heard of your store but haven't made the trip yet. I hope yall have been doing good with all this mess going on right now. I definitely need to go check it out , and hey maybe I'll spy Kamen Rider Die out in the wild ??

Originally Posted by MrWilliamGraham (Post 777838)

Dan Mora, who has done a ton of work for Boom's PR series, would absolutely kill it if he ever drew Riders

Originally Posted by TheRaizin (Post 777841)

Just gonna throw my hat into the ring just for fun. If Ichigo wouldn't exactly fit, what about Kuuga or Zero-One?

Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die (Post 777800)

Maybe this should go in the Kamen Rider Questions thread, but I don't go to that one, so I'm posting this here.

I've got an insane decision to make, and I need a little help from you all.

I co-own a comics shop in Chicago, and we've got some very fun window art by Chris Giarrusso. It's been up for a while, and, due to the physical constraints of reality (believe me, I know), it's time for it to be replaced. Here's the current version, to give you an idea:

https://challengerscomics.com/images...engers-162.jpg

(that's one-third of it)

We're going to be working with a group of artists that are, hands-down, my favorite artists working in comics today. We'll be giving them a small list of characters that we'd like to have portrayed, and then they'll do a ton of their own picks. One of my picks is going to be a Kamen Rider.

But which Kamen Rider?

My current options are:

a) Kamen Rider Ex-Aid (base suit). My first Rider, the one that started this journey for me.
b) Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Style. My absolute favorite suit, and it matches the store's colorscheme.
c) Kamen Rider W CycloneJoker. There're two of us that own the store, and I love that series.

Obviously, this is something that I'm going to have to figure out on my own (with this being so subjective), but I'm curious what you'd pick if you had the chance for your favorite artist(s) to draw one Kamen Rider for you.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die (Post 777800)

Maybe this should go in the Kamen Rider Questions thread, but I don't go to that one, so I'm posting this here.

I've got an insane decision to make, and I need a little help from you all.

I co-own a comics shop in Chicago, and we've got some very fun window art by Chris Giarrusso. It's been up for a while, and, due to the physical constraints of reality (believe me, I know), it's time for it to be replaced. Here's the current version, to give you an idea:

https://challengerscomics.com/images...engers-162.jpg

(that's one-third of it)

We're going to be working with a group of artists that are, hands-down, my favorite artists working in comics today. We'll be giving them a small list of characters that we'd like to have portrayed, and then they'll do a ton of their own picks. One of my picks is going to be a Kamen Rider.

But which Kamen Rider?

My current options are:

a) Kamen Rider Ex-Aid (base suit). My first Rider, the one that started this journey for me.
b) Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Style. My absolute favorite suit, and it matches the store's colorscheme.
c) Kamen Rider W CycloneJoker. There're two of us that own the store, and I love that series.

Obviously, this is something that I'm going to have to figure out on my own (with this being so subjective), but I'm curious what you'd pick if you had the chance for your favorite artist(s) to draw one Kamen Rider for you.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Originally Posted by Switchblade (Post 777844)

a) I love that window. Always loved those Mini Marvels or whatever they were called.

b) Of the three I'll always vote W, although I do see your point about Wizard.

c) I know you don't care about it, but it you want to maximize the recognition factor, you should probably go with Black. You won't, but I feel compelled to "Um, actually..." here.

d) In terms of great designs and shows, it's a pity you're still months off from Zero-One.

Originally Posted by Deepsea (Post 777845)

I think Ex-aid but that's because I too am a big ex-aid fan. I feel the design is eye catching and interesting and would get people to come in and go "hey who's that pink 90s looking dude on your mural?" and then you can sell em on Kamen Rider.