Comic Book Sales DROPPED 73% in One Year?!

New comic book sales dropped 73% from 2022 to 2023, according to ComicsPRO. That's astoundingly bad. Even longtime retailers admit that they're getting out of the new comic book business and focusing on back issues, collectibles and manga. But tell us again how "comics are better than ever!"

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Comic book sales have dropped significantly, leading to concerns about the future of the industry and potential outsourcing or cutting back of major comic book publishers.

00:00 Comic book sales dropped 73% in one year, leading to potential outsourcing or cutting back of Marvel and DC by Disney or Warner.

02:48 Comic book sales dropped 73% in one year due to diverse and engaging narratives, social media troublemakers, and the lack of interest in certain comic book creators.

04:24 Comic book sales dropped 73% in one year, leading to concerns about the future of the industry and the closure of many long-standing comic book shops.

07:17 Overall comic book sales dropped in 2023, with 69% of stores reporting lower gross sales, but there is hope with the release of Star Trek 500 and the potential for manga to save the industry.

09:33 Comic book sales dropped 73% in 2023 due to the pandemic and store closures, with 54% of comic stores reporting lower gross sales, leading to a shift towards selling other nerd-related items.

11:20 Comic book sales have dropped significantly due to a shift in the business model, with manga becoming more popular, but local comic shops are still doing well despite some closures.

14:52 Comic book sales have dropped significantly, leading to comic shops pivoting to selling other geek-related items and becoming more like "geek flea markets" or "celebrity petting zoos" at conventions.

16:54 Comic book sales have dropped significantly, indicating that the industry is not doing well.

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