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The ongoing worldwide supply chain crisis has become an undeniable obstacle for the comic book, tabletop, and toy industries. Publishers and creators are adapting by adjusting schedules, lowering reprint expectations, and urging consumers to buy early. Although some see this as an impetus to bolster domestic manufacturing, the path to resolution remains uncertain, and delays are likely to continue into the foreseeable future.
The true impact will unfold over the coming months and years, but it's clear that the entertainment industries relying on physical products must brace for a period of unprecedented challenges—one that may ultimately lead to significant structural changes in how these products are produced, distributed, and consumed.