Marvel sold more than 381,000 copies of Civil War II #1 to retailers in June, well ahead of Civil War #1 back in May 2006, which sold more than 260,000 copies in its first month. Granted, the scope of that hit was a surprise back then — the third issue outsold the first — and Marvel's summer event last year, Secret Wars, launched with 527,000 copies. On the other hand, that issue last year was a dollar cheaper. At $5.99, Civil War II #1 brought in more than $2.28 million at full retail, more than double what the second place title made.
― thrusted pelvis-first back (ulysses), Tuesday, 19 July 2016 21:08 (seven years ago) link
Wait what, single issues can cost $5.99 now? Why does anyone buy those anymore, instead of just opting for the trade? (Or the digital option.)
― Tuomas, Wednesday, 20 July 2016 07:28 (seven years ago) link
Because some of us are stupid idiots, okay, Tuomas? I can't help who I am, but I at least hope that my existence can serve as a warning to others.
― Night Jorts (Old Lunch), Wednesday, 20 July 2016 11:09 (seven years ago) link
I don't buy floppies any more, but I do miss that weekly comic shop visit to pick up the new books, and I guess there are still some readers who can't let go of that experience.
― Foster Twelvetrees (Ward Fowler), Wednesday, 20 July 2016 11:16 (seven years ago) link
I buy them monthly (well, when WicDiv comes out) - it's nice to do so but always eye-widening at the till (I'll have also picked up trades, because I'm like that).
― Andrew Farrell, Wednesday, 20 July 2016 11:19 (seven years ago) link
Eye-widening, wallet shrinking
― Foster Twelvetrees (Ward Fowler), Wednesday, 20 July 2016 11:21 (seven years ago) link