Comic Book Shops are NEVER Making a Comeback, Sorry.

Comic shops are likely going the way of shopping malls, arcades and soon, movie theaters. Another major comic book retailer in Philadelphia is closing its doors, possibly forever. In fact, they've been EVICTED after almost 50 years in business because they can't pay their rent. Fat Jack's Comicrypt joins dozens of other major metropolitan retailers packing it in after DECADES in business. No, there is no coming back from this. We'll never have a thriving comic shop ecosystem like we did before the pandemic. Comics will go on, but comic shops as an institution are basically over. Then we talk about how Marvel Comics might be looking to outsource comics after all these decades.

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00:00 Comic book shops are not making a comeback and may become niche boutique experiences, with struggles to stay afloat and potential cutbacks from Disney, but the speaker is producing new content through Indiegogo.

02:58 Comic book shops like Fat Jack in Philadelphia and Meltdown Comics in LA are struggling to stay open and are unlikely to make a comeback due to the unviability of the business model, especially in expensive areas.

06:02 Comic book shops are struggling and closing down due to high rent and debt, despite efforts to raise funds.

07:15 Comic book shops are struggling and closing in major cities, but the scene is thriving in Pittsburgh with several shops and conventions.

09:51 Comic book shops are not making a comeback, facing financial struggles and potential outsourcing by Disney for Marvel Comics.

12:52 Comic book shops may be inflating sales numbers to Disney, Marvel Comics is hiring for a publishing operations analyst with concerns about potential outsourcing and decreased page rates for artists.

15:38 Comic book shops are not making a comeback due to the shift towards digital media and concerns about Marvel Comics' profitability.

18:03 Comic book shops are struggling and need a major overhaul to survive.

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