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Neon points out that money in western comics has been drying up, and mainstream publishers like Marvel and DC are increasingly reprinting old material, turning to Hollywood adaptations to stay afloat. He suggests that if many creators unionize, it could push publishers like Disney or Warner Bros. to rethink their investments in comics altogether—possibly leading to fewer original titles and increased reliance on big names or licensed properties.
He warns that such union efforts could unintentionally accelerate the industry's decline, with companies pivoting away from producing new content, especially if raising wages and benefits becomes prohibitively expensive.