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Industry veterans like Jim Lee have previously encouraged creators to stay the course, claiming everything is fine, but insiders now acknowledge the industry is on "borrowed time." The accumulation of these factors suggests that current trends may not be sustainable long-term.
The Growing Role of Webcomics and International Markets
Webtoons, manga, and international markets are filling some of the void left by the decline of Western superhero comics. With the rise of Asian manga and graphic novels, publishers are increasingly looking abroad or adopting manga-inspired styles to stay relevant.