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If the industry continues on this trajectory, some believe a significant restructuring is inevitable. The upcoming mergers — notably Warner Bros. Discovery’s acquisition of DC Comics — threaten to further centralize control, potentially leading to layoffs or even discontinuation of certain lines.
Some industry insiders speculate that major changes could occur as early as next year, including DC halting new publication of traditional monthly titles or reorienting its focus entirely toward streaming adaptations and media tie-ins, rather than building a sustainable comics ecosystem.
However, others remain cautiously optimistic that niche markets like manga, independent comics, and graphic novels could fill the void left by mainstream comic shops.