It's a question that has come up continuously over the years, often with different answers surrounding Claremont's departure from the X-Men. With one of the most celebrated comic book runs under his belt, what made Chris Claremont walk away from the title he put on the map? Was it due to the artists... or the editor?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtNG_QAeLkc
A question that is being raised now with increasing frequency is if comic book shops are in danger of going away completely. It's not a hysterical comment; the same question is being asked of retail in general as Amazon and online retailers take more control over the global marketplace. But what is the reality around the direct market, whose future appears very much in doubt much like the late 90s?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHzl7WrHYtI