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How will comic book stores deal with younger customers reading comics digitally?


Comic book stores need superhero to save them from economy's clutches

by Fui Tsikata
May 14, 2009


Comic book stores may need a superhero to pull them out of a recession. One comic book storeowner describes the strains the economy has placed on his business. But the economy may not be the only threat to the current model. Many are fearful that digital comics will take a bigger bite out of their profits.