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DC announces more Compact Comics as the digest wars heat up

Dan Grote1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

In August, we wrote about how DC’s new line of $9.99 Compact Comics, collecting classic, evergreen stories in digest format, were just what comics needed to attract new readers. Apparently, plenty of people agreed with us, because DC on Tuesday announced second — and in one case a third — printings of its 10 launch…

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Comics — in this economy? Why DC’s $10 Compact Comics are a game changer.

Dan Grote1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

I’ve settled into a rhythm of picking up my pull every five weeks from my local comic shop, Level Up Entertainment in Mays Landing, New Jersey. While I’m there, I tend to browse the little impulse-buy rack next to the register to see if anything catches my eye. Most times, no, but this time, yes….

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