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Market Fluctuations and Misleading Metrics
It's important to note that some reports inflate industry success by including manga sales, licensed products, or one-off promotions. True ongoing comic series with consistent sales numbers are few and far between. For example, the Spawn series has sold over 1.7 million copies of its first issue, and the latest King Spawn pre-order numbers far exceed many Marvel or DC titles.
This disparity highlights a crucial point: delivering quality content that resonates with fans can turn the tide. If Marvel and DC continue relying on corporate mandates, reboots, and pandering, they risk further alienating their core audience.