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The industry stands at a crossroads. The impressive sales figures for McFarlane’s Spawn universe demonstrate that creator-owned titles have a vital place in the market. Consumers are voting with their wallets, choosing authentic stories over corporate-produced content that often misses the mark.
For Marvel and DC, the lesson is clear: stop listening to vocal minorities on social media, return to focusing on what their fans truly want, and produce quality comics consistently. Only then can they regain their former glory.