Part 9/10:
Conclusion: Self-Publishing as the New Frontier
As industry giants reel from internal upheavals, creators are increasingly investing in platforms like Substack and crowdfunding campaigns to shape their futures. This movement signals a broader shift: the old model of corporate-controlled comics is breaking down, giving way to creator-driven, independent publishing and digital monetization.
While these changes come with challenges—such as building a sustainable audience and managing ongoing funding—they also offer unprecedented creative freedom and ownership. For fans, this could mean more diverse, personal, and innovative stories. For creators, it’s a chance to define their own destinies amid an uncertain but potentially liberating new era.