By now, you’ve got to know that events and event comics are here to stay. Sure, people can cry and complain about how fans are experiencing “event fatigue,” and how they’re tired of the constant stream of crossovers, particularly from Marvel and DC.
But at the end of the day, the simple fact is that events aren’t going anywhere because they sell.
Period.
Avengers Vs. X-Men was a total of 13 issues and every issue—every single one—was in the top ten. Every tie-in—again, every single one—was in the top 20-25.
DC’s Secret Six had a moderately sized, but fiercely loyal, fanbase, but after the first issue of the series, guess what the top selling issues were?
The tie-ins to Battle For the Cowl, Blackest Night, and a storyline with Action Comics.
But at the end of the day, the simple fact is that events aren’t going anywhere because they sell.
Period.
Avengers Vs. X-Men was a total of 13 issues and every issue—every single one—was in the top ten. Every tie-in—again, every single one—was in the top 20-25.
DC’s Secret Six had a moderately sized, but fiercely loyal, fanbase, but after the first issue of the series, guess what the top selling issues were?
The tie-ins to Battle For the Cowl, Blackest Night, and a storyline with Action Comics.
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| This was the highest selling issue of this entire series. Guess why. Go ahead, you’ll NEVER guess… |