quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: Dark Avengers seemed to pave the way for $3.99, and my comic book store: completely sold out of #1 and #2. And that's rare for them to sellout a title, since they order big anyway.
Actually, Secret Invasion & Final Crisis paved the way. Here's the top ten-selling comics of 2008. Spot the common theme:
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Okay, so I noticed that REBELS, JLoA and JSA ALL-STARS are all $3.99 and these books have no bonus features.
I could justify TEEN TITANS and DOOM PATROL at $4 with their bonus features, and stuff like CRY FOR JUSTICE and SUPERMAN SECRET ORIGIN because of the nice paper, and Marvel's $4 minis because they are short-lived minis.
But I'm not sure I can justify ongoing normal page count titles at $4. REBELS hasn't increased page count, has it?? I will have to check...
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All have extra pages, Lash. REBELS goes back to its normal page count (and price) next month. JLA is solicited at $3.99 and 40 pages (as opposed to the regular 32 including ads) the next coupla months. Bagley's fast, so maybe they're using that to have more pages each month. All-Stars is solicited as having a Liberty Belle/Hourman backup.
So DC's sticking with their "more bang for yer buck" approach with the higher priced titles. No such luck over at Marvel....
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From: The Underbelly of Society | Registered: Jul 2003
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For the first time ever, I am going to have to make a VERY serious decision about wether or not I can afford this hobby anymore.
Every time prices have gone up, I've made cuts to my monthly pulls. but THIS... from $3 to $4 an issue... that's just TOO too much. That is a MASSIVE price spike.
I am sure to keep picking up old faves like LEGION, and may commit to longtime loves (such as Ambush Bug in Doom Patrol), and stick with proven writers that I love (Giffen/Demmateis for instance)... but all else is GONE.
Cobie, any word on an IMAGE price hike? I'd certainly stick with WALKIND DEAD, but might switch to the TPB route.
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So, I wonder if sales plummet will they be smart enough to reduce the prices? Or does supply and demand work in our economy anymore.
From: San Diego, CA | Registered: Jul 2003
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I see from the article that Gail Simone has a new WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY series coming out.
I loved the previous WtT series... I'm of a mind that Gail is one of those writers I can show loyalty to, as I tend to enjoy her stuff... so I will plan to keep SECRET SIX (as well as BoP assuming # 1 is as good as her previous BoP stuff), and will not stress about adding WtT since I am dropping lots of other titles.
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Yup. I was sad to see this. Like Lash, I think this will mean several titles I never thought about cutting will get cut: I'm looking at you JSA and All-Stars.
I would not be surprised if DC eventually cancels everything due to lack of sales besides Supes / Bats / Geoff once sales plummet for some titles.
To be fair, I don't know when each title will reach $3.99 but the article seemed to indicate just about all of them soon.
Image has made no comments on what their prices will be; I'm pretty sure each individual creative team sets their own price. This would be the perfect time for an Image title to hold the line at $2.99 and get new readers. An independent comic at $2.99 only selling about 10,000 copies can still make a boatload of cash each month for its creators.
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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I certainly will! From here on, I will keep an eye on the price of any Image Comic I buy & review. Recently I picked up #1 of Turf for $2.99 and thought it was pretty awesome--I'll be getting the rest of the series. Check out my review of it here!
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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Chew is also another really groovy Image Comic that I believe is $2.99. It's totally up your alley, Lash--hilarious and weird!
I totally recommend picking up the next issue, as I believe it kicks off a new storyline. The first trade is $9.99 BTW, if you get interested in back issues.
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