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Critics warn that if the industry remains closed off and biased, it risks becoming irrelevant—its failing mainstream model being replaced by independent creators, funded directly by fans, and operating without the usual constraints of neutrality and censorship.
Final Thoughts
The ongoing debate paints a picture of an industry battling itself—caught between old paradigms of gatekeeping and new opportunities of decentralization. Success, it seems, will favor those willing to adapt, speak honestly about their work, and resist falling prey to envy, ideological purges, or superficial neutrality. As the landscape shifts, only those willing to embrace change and focus on genuine audience connection will thrive in the future of comics.