Who Else is loving the Thrice Monthly?

[Sonicjuce]

I was just curious as to who else was loving the trice monthly. It was outstanding. I am not saying the issue's per say or that matter in them but the fact we got three in a row all concluding the story. I was sad to see FN and SSM go, but I am really enjoying what is going on. Lets hope it continues without delays.

[TheAmazingSpidey]

I love it. I absolutely love it!

[ZT4]

It's one of the better marketing ideas for Spidey in a long time, of course I can't support it because of the OTHER marketing idea, but it's a boost for the character's circulation

[Shade 20x6]

I would love it if I were buying BND. I used to buy all three Spider-titles anyway.

[Expletive Deleted]

The sped-up pace gives the whole effort a different, more dynamic feel. If the first storyline had come out on a typical monthly schedule, I don't know if it would've been as satisfying.

I passed on 52, but if this is what Wacker brings to the table . . . well, I can see why Marvel wanted him.

[DaeJi]

I think it's a great idea! Of course, BND is one of the worse things to ever happen to Spidey, and the thought of actually buying an issue makes me sick, but the three times a month schedule is great.

[Sam T.]

3 issues of Amazing Spider-Man is cool with me. But how long will it last?!?

[ozvette]

3 issues of Amazing Spider-Man is cool with me. But how long will it last?!?

Who knows, as back in the McFarlane days of ASM it was twice a month, people seem to forget that it's not the first time they have tried to do more issues of ASM per year.

[DeadXMan]

I think I;m goning to have withdraw issues comes Wedsday:(

[ozvette]

I think I;m goning to have withdraw issues comes Wedsday:(

This Wednesday ROCKS even without ASM.

Great Power, Swing Shift, a Spidey "What If", USM.

They would be putting these things out on the off week on purpose , but it adds up to a big one.

[matthewaos]

I would love it if I were buying BND. I used to buy all three Spider-titles anyway.

What he said.

[Chris Nowlin]

I'd be happy with once a month.


Much, much happier in fact.

[Venom]

It's bloody brilliant. A complete Story arc done all in one month. I can definitely get used to this.

[Cayman]

I think it's great. It gives the book a lot of momentum.

[We R. Venom]

I love it to death. Finishing a story so quickly, not having to listen to crap speculation and rumors for months. Also I think it's cool being right there with the characters every week .Having the story fresh in your mind and watching the characters progress faster. Yo, bring on Jackpot, baby!

[Matt Linton]

I'm really enjoying it.

[ShaggyB]

Im just glad it doesnt say "Still Only $3.99" on the cover. "OMD" story-wise not withstanding, but how do we go from $2.99 a month throughout "Back in Black" to "still only $3.99". What a load of crap, do they think we just wouldnt notice what we had been paying for spidey?

Dont get me wrong, I dont care that the price was $3.99 for OMD issues, i just care that they had the gall to put that on every cover. Three times a month at $2.99 isnt bad, I just hope they dont try to tell me that its still only a higher price than the last issue was again.

[Matt Linton]

It was a reference to the days when comic covers (like the ones that OMD was an homage to) said, "Still only 60 Cents!" on them.

[Mister Mets]

I'm in favor of it. I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

Incidentally I have written essays on both. :D

The Advantages of the New Schedule (http://thecomiccrypt.com/viewtopic.php?t=3787)

The Disadvantages of the New Schedule (http://thecomiccrypt.com/viewtopic.php?t=3814)

Monthly Titles Marvel Could Do if the New Schedule Fails (http://thecomiccrypt.com/viewtopic.php?p=38613)

Who knows, as back in the McFarlane days of ASM it was twice a month, people seem to forget that it's not the first time they have tried to do more issues of ASM per year.That was only during the summers though. And it's not quite the same as getting rid of the satellite titles in favor of Amazing Spider-Man.

[Matt Linton]

The biggest potential downside for the new schedule is the rotating creative teams. I loved Slott's run, and I'm expecting to like Wells and Guggenheim, but I'm really uncertain about Gale. And on the artistic side, I'm not a big fan of Jimenez' Spidey. Given that, it might be a bit frustrating to have to wait for an arc that I'm not liking to finish. If someone's only reading for Slott's issues, they have to wait until May before he's on the book again.

[The Confessor]

Well, even though I've dropped it for the time being I think ASM coming out three times a month is as cool as f***!

It gives the story arcs so much more momentum when you don't have to wait a whole month between episodes.

[Crimson]

I love it to death. Finishing a story so quickly, not having to listen to crap speculation and rumors for months. Also I think it's cool being right there with the characters every week .Having the story fresh in your mind and watching the characters progress faster. Yo, bring on Jackpot, baby!

I love speculation and rumours for big storylines... it's half of the charm of being a comic fan. Talking in the comic shop or online.

I hope for "big" cliffhangers, they skip the next issue to the week after.

Still 3 issues a month but a gap just to allow the audience to get really excited, rather then "Oh, it's next week".

I love it, by the week. Love it.

[rZi]

The biggest potential downside for the new schedule is the rotating creative teams. I loved Slott's run, and I'm expecting to like Wells and Guggenheim, but I'm really uncertain about Gale. And on the artistic side, I'm not a big fan of Jimenez' Spidey. Given that, it might be a bit frustrating to have to wait for an arc that I'm not liking to finish. If someone's only reading for Slott's issues, they have to wait until May before he's on the book again.

You summed up my fears perfectly, for example i love mcniven and bachalo...but larroca i really don't care for yet i have to read his run anyway.

By the way, has it been confirmed Slott will be returning in May? Im wondering when this creative team will go and a new set of writters/artists get to jump on board. Something tell's me they wont be as A-list but still good.

[Matt Linton]

It has been confirmed. Slott has a three issue arc with Marcos Martin in May, and he's working on a six issue arc that's rumored to be drawn by John Romita Jr. for sometime after that.

[Mister Mets]

The biggest potential downside for the new schedule is the rotating creative teams. I loved Slott's run, and I'm expecting to like Wells and Guggenheim, but I'm really uncertain about Gale. And on the artistic side, I'm not a big fan of Jimenez' Spidey. Given that, it might be a bit frustrating to have to wait for an arc that I'm not liking to finish. If someone's only reading for Slott's issues, they have to wait until May before he's on the book again.It might be premature for us to praise something that's been around for three issues/ one creative team. We probably won't have a complete impression of what the new schedule will be like until Slott's second story comes to an end (as his first story was viewed as a "pilot.")

[Mister Mets]

Well, even though I've dropped it for the time being I think ASM coming out three times a month is as cool as f***!

It gives the story arcs so much more momentum when you don't have to wait a whole month between episodes.

And you don't have two "important" storylines competing with one another, as has happened in the past.

[Bulky Brent]

You summed up my fears perfectly, for example i love mcniven and bachalo...but larroca i really don't care for yet i have to read his run anyway.

By the way, has it been confirmed Slott will be returning in May? Im wondering when this creative team will go and a new set of writters/artists get to jump on board. Something tell's me they wont be as A-list but still good.
I don't really mind Larocca that much but I prefer on an X-title than Spider-Man they should swap him for Finch

[Sonicjuce]

And you don't have two "important" storylines competing with one another, as has happened in the past.

I feel like recently there hasn't been any "importance" placed on the "secondary" books. ASM has gotten all the cover time, pun intended, in the recent years. That is partly why I think the other books sales never did as well.

It might be premature for us to praise something that's been around for three issues/ one creative team.

I see two potential problems with this system. First of course being delays. The second is sub plots being entirely forgotten. I am interested to see how this goes. Beyond those issues though I think this is going to be great.

[Shyft]

would be a great idea if it wasnt featuring young stupid weak single Spiderman. There is so little difference between BND spidey and Ultimate Spidey. BND spidey is out 3 times a month, but Ultimate Spidey isnt built on god-awful continuity white-washes. Its a tough call.

[Joe Acro]

I'd be happy with once a month.


Much, much happier in fact.
It doesn't really affect my happiness one way or the other, but I agree with the sentiment.

Three times a month is largely the reason I'm not reading now.

[TF_loki]

Comparing this against AXM really shows off the advantages. Slott's story may only be 'average' compared to Whedon's but it feels much more fast paced and exciting for the rapid hits. AXM 23 was great then I waited 2 months and forgot everything that happened. And 24 was slower inside anyway and feeling more slower for the lag. If AXM came out even twice a month it'd feel like the greatest book ever.

[darksaint124]

Comparing this against AXM really shows off the advantages. Slott's story may only be 'average' compared to Whedon's but it feels much more fast paced and exciting for the rapid hits. AXM 23 was great then I waited 2 months and forgot everything that happened. And 24 was slower inside anyway and feeling more slower for the lag. If AXM came out even twice a month it'd feel like the greatest book ever.

Haha. The mystery that is the Astonishing schedule. Only 3 months until Giant Sized(let us see how that works)

[Mister Mets]

Haha. The mystery that is the Astonishing schedule. Only 3 months until Giant Sized(let us see how that works)
I've got a feeling it's going to be awesome to read it in one sitting in an oversized hardcover.

[KryptonSite]

I love the new schedule and having a new Spider-Man to always look forward to.. .though I'm concerned "thrice monthly" is just a way to cover up lateness on books.

Wasn't #549 supposed to be out this week? I swear the last issue said "Next Week"... either way, I didn't see it on the list of books for this week, which kind of bums me out.

Part of what made 52 such a success is that it was there week in and week out, and consistently good. New Amazing has been great the three weeks thus far. I just hope it's at least somewhat reliable schedule wise.

[Matt Linton]

I love the new schedule and having a new Spider-Man to always look forward to.. .though I'm concerned "thrice monthly" is just a way to cover up lateness on books.

Wasn't #549 supposed to be out this week? I swear the last issue said "Next Week"... either way, I didn't see it on the list of books for this week, which kind of bums me out.

Part of what made 52 such a success is that it was there week in and week out, and consistently good. New Amazing has been great the three weeks thus far. I just hope it's at least somewhat reliable schedule wise.

Issues 546-548 came out weekly, with the last coming out this past week. This week is the skip week (hence thrice monthly), which they're filling with the "Director's Cut" of the Free Comic Book Day Spider-Man comic, which is set in BND continuity. Everything is still on schedule.

[KryptonSite]

Matt Linton, thanks. I didn't realize that. Now that you bring it up, you're right - I had just totally forgotten.

I love having a lot of Spidey to look forward to, though. I hope this continues for a while.

[Noronha]

I wish we had USM 3 times a month.

[Will.S]

Although I've stopped buying the book, it's indeed a better format for the monthly rather than having 3 stories a month that may or may not have conflicting storylines but I'll have to wonder for how long they can keep it up.

Looks like they have a really good amount of lead time though from the looks of it.

[Sonicjuce]

Looks like they have a really good amount of lead time though from the looks of it.

What do you mean by this?

[Taniwha]

It might be premature for us to praise something that's been around for three issues/ one creative team. We probably won't have a complete impression of what the new schedule will be like until Slott's second story comes to an end (as his first story was viewed as a "pilot.")

Why? You praise the whole Magic Retcon as the best thing since sliced bread and free porn, and it's not been around more than a few issues.

Sounds like you got yerself a double standard.

I won't pretend to be shocked.

[Johnny Drama]

I think the new schedule is a bloody stroke of genius. I loved Slott's opening three parter, but I doubt I would have liked it anywhere near as much as I did if it were on a monthly cycle.
The promise of a massive, fast-paced, ongoing Spidey saga has me extremely excited.

[The Orange Bat]

I collected Spidey when it went 2 times a month in the early 90s. At first it was great. But it soon became difficult to keep up. Miss a week and your out of the loop the next. And if your local comic shop happened to run out that week, oh well! Plus, when there were 3 separate titles I could skip stories I didn't care for and generally find a story I was really enjoying with Spidey. With this, if they do a 6 issue arc I don't like, then I'm out of luck for 2 months. And, to keep up with the stories they ARE telling, I MUST spend almost $9.00 per month. Now if your like me and collect more than Spider-Man, then your comic dollar is stretched at the current prices as it is. But to HAVE to buy 3 issues or else lose track of the story, that just sucks.

[Sonicjuce]

I collected Spidey when it went 2 times a month in the early 90s. At first it was great. But it soon became difficult to keep up. Miss a week and your out of the loop the next. And if your local comic shop happened to run out that week, oh well! Plus, when there were 3 separate titles I could skip stories I didn't care for and generally find a story I was really enjoying with Spidey. With this, if they do a 6 issue arc I don't like, then I'm out of luck for 2 months. And, to keep up with the stories they ARE telling, I MUST spend almost $9.00 per month. Now if your like me and collect more than Spider-Man, then your comic dollar is stretched at the current prices as it is. But to HAVE to buy 3 issues or else lose track of the story, that just sucks.

You argument makes no sense. You say if they do a 6 issue arc your out for 2 months. Before if they did a 6 issue arc you were out for 6 months. I don't see this as a good point. I also don't see how it coming out more frequently makes it harder if you miss one week then before? Also you can still shop on stories. I don't see your point yet again? No one says you have to buy all three a month to keep up, and before you had too anyway. Your argument just isn't working. You can dislike it but have some reasons that make sense.

[Will.S]

What do you mean by this?
I guess lead time might not be the right word but they have a huge pool of artists to work on the writer's arcs for as long as they can produce them. I also think the whole Brand New Day thing was planned from a while back and on top of the OMD delays they had a good head start.

[Kevin D.]

Honestly? I got me a job now, so 3 times a month is the shizz.

[Crixtala]

Loving the three times a month... and BND is great so far.

[bjtrdff]

I can't believe a crook knows who Peter is now! It's Crazy!!!!!!

[The Orange Bat]

You argument makes no sense. You say if they do a 6 issue arc your out for 2 months. Before if they did a 6 issue arc you were out for 6 months. I don't see this as a good point. I also don't see how it coming out more frequently makes it harder if you miss one week then before? Also you can still shop on stories. I don't see your point yet again? No one says you have to buy all three a month to keep up, and before you had too anyway. Your argument just isn't working. You can dislike it but have some reasons that make sense.

All I'm saying is that I've been down this road before. The 3 issues a month sounds great. But it isn't as great as 3 titles. My point about a bad story arc holds up because if ASM did a 6 issue arc that I didn't like, I could get my Spidey fix in a separate book, yet still be following the current Spidey. Now I'm stuck with 1 Spidey story and zero alternatives for non-ultimate Spider-Man.

The second point is more about casual comic book readers like myself. I don't get to my local comic shop once a week. Sometimes I'm lucky if it's once a month. Already my shop was out of BND part 1, and so I was already out of the loop for part 2. Ya, that happened when there were one issue a month as well, but the chance of getting a second printing before I was behind by six issues was pretty good.

As to not buying all three a month, it seems that the direction Marvel is taking ASM is a monthly 3 part story arc. So, ya, if I want to get the whole story, I have to buy all 3. Your right that lately I had to buy all 3 to really follow the story, and every now and then that's great. It feels like an event and was fun to anticipate those issues. Lately Marvel has so many "special" events that they don't feel so special when books cross over any more.

When I collected comics in college there were 3 different Spider-Man comics. All 3 ran different stories for most the year with a big Spider-Man event once a year. Almost all 3 titles were entertaining and were of great quality. Why can't they do that now?

Perhaps my problems with the 3 a month Spider-Man are just MY problems. But I can truly seeing this strategy biting Marvel in the behind, especially with casual readers like myself.

One more thing. I already spend $30-$40 a month on comics. That is insane. Comics are ridiculously expensive nowadays. Marvel is essentially releasing ASM as a $9.00/month comic. I just don't see it working in the long run.

[Will.S]

All I'm saying is that I've been down this road before. The 3 issues a month sounds great. But it isn't as great as 3 titles. My point about a bad story arc holds up because if ASM did a 6 issue arc that I didn't like, I could get my Spidey fix in a separate book, yet still be following the current Spidey. Now I'm stuck with 1 Spidey story and zero alternatives for non-ultimate Spider-Man.

The second point is more about casual comic book readers like myself. I don't get to my local comic shop once a week. Sometimes I'm lucky if it's once a month. Already my shop was out of BND part 1, and so I was already out of the loop for part 2. Ya, that happened when there were one issue a month as well, but the chance of getting a second printing before I was behind by six issues was pretty good.

As to not buying all three a month, it seems that the direction Marvel is taking ASM is a monthly 3 part story arc. So, ya, if I want to get the whole story, I have to buy all 3. Your right that lately I had to buy all 3 to really follow the story, and every now and then that's great. It feels like an event and was fun to anticipate those issues. Lately Marvel has so many "special" events that they don't feel so special when books cross over any more.

When I collected comics in college there were 3 different Spider-Man comics. All 3 ran different stories for most the year with a big Spider-Man event once a year. Almost all 3 titles were entertaining and were of great quality. Why can't they do that now?

Perhaps my problems with the 3 a month Spider-Man are just MY problems. But I can truly seeing this strategy biting Marvel in the behind, especially with casual readers like myself.

One more thing. I already spend $30-$40 a month on comics. That is insane. Comics are ridiculously expensive nowadays. Marvel is essentially releasing ASM as a $9.00/month comic. I just don't see it working in the long run.
I see what you're saying, you prefer the singles of the other Spider-titles like it was before with Spectacular and Friendly Neighborhood.

Since you visit the comic shops at infrequent intervals, I suppose your best option would be to wait for the trade when it comes to ASM and flip through it to see if it's to your liking.

[Matt Linton]

You could also set up a pull-list at your comic shop so you don't miss the issues.

[Will.S]

You could also set up a pull-list at your comic shop so you don't miss the issues.
There's that too.

[The Orange Bat]

I really just got back a into comics a few months ago after about 15 years away. I'm still finding my footing in the modern comic world and am not sure what I really want to get into. I always loved Spider-Man which is why I have strong feelings about it. I don't hate the retcon although I hate the way they did it. And, besides, doing a pull list with ASM still doesn't solve how much money I'm spending on comics right now. I know I keep harping on cost, but to somebody who started buying when comics were around 35 cents an issue, 2.99 an issue is a real shock.

[JohnnyC]

If I may briefly go off-topic for a post or two...

Does basically every comic shop allow you to set up a pull list? I know I can just ask next time I go, but the idea never occured to me until I came here.

[The Orange Bat]

From what I've found mot shops have a pull list. Some shops give precedence to big spenders or loyal customers. I've run into only a couple small shops that don't have pull lists, but I don't go there anymore because their selection was a little scarce.

[Matt Linton]

If I may briefly go off-topic for a post or two...

Does basically every comic shop allow you to set up a pull list? I know I can just ask next time I go, but the idea never occured to me until I came here.

It varies. Some stores require a deposit for a pull-list ($10-20 in my experience) to ensure that you'll pick your books up and they won't get stuck with them. Others don't charge anything at all, and just ask that you pick your books up on a regular schedule. I've never gone to a shop that didn't offer some sort of pull service.

[Matt Linton]

I really just got back a into comics a few months ago after about 15 years away. I'm still finding my footing in the modern comic world and am not sure what I really want to get into. I always loved Spider-Man which is why I have strong feelings about it. I don't hate the retcon although I hate the way they did it. And, besides, doing a pull list with ASM still doesn't solve how much money I'm spending on comics right now. I know I keep harping on cost, but to somebody who started buying when comics were around 35 cents an issue, 2.99 an issue is a real shock.

Ah, that explains a lot. I've been buying regularly since 1986, so I've seen comics steadily increase from 75 cents to 2.99. If you ask around at different shops, you might find one that offers a discount if you buy so many books a month. You might also check out some of the online stores like Discount Comic Book Service or Westfield Comics. They'll usually have new comics ranging from 1.79 to 2.50. The only disadvantages are that you have to order three months in advance, and depending on how you set up your account, you might just get one big shipment a month, rather than getting your comics every week.

[Will.S]

DCBS (Discount Comic Book Service) (http://www.dcbservice.com/) also offers comics at a discount and are delivered right to your door.

For cheaply priced trades Instocktrades.com (http://instocktrades.com/default.aspx) slashes off a nice bit of change from the original price.

[becominAfanAgain]

I would love it if I were buying BND. I used to buy all three Spider-titles anyway.

I am with you.. I bought all three title too and now I am only buying one USM money saved.......$6.00

(Have to get my Spidey fix somewhere.)

[Mister Mets]

I really just got back a into comics a few months ago after about 15 years away. I'm still finding my footing in the modern comic world and am not sure what I really want to get into. I always loved Spider-Man which is why I have strong feelings about it. I don't hate the retcon although I hate the way they did it. And, besides, doing a pull list with ASM still doesn't solve how much money I'm spending on comics right now. I know I keep harping on cost, but to somebody who started buying when comics were around 35 cents an issue, 2.99 an issue is a real shock.
How much did rent and utilities cost when comics were 35 cents an issue?

[Sonicjuce]

How much did rent and utilities cost when comics were 35 cents an issue?

Good point. Everything has rose in price. How much did it cost to go to the movies? I remember it being like 3 dollars not all that long ago. Now it is like 7.50 or something. Heck I live in a tiny town. 4 years ago it was 5 dollars. Now it is 7.50. It is ridiculous.

[The Orange Bat]

But movies have DOUBLED since the early 90s. Comics have gone from a about $1.00 to about $3.00. I'm not the best at math, but that's about 3x. Now if your a big comics buyer, that's probably not a huge concern. But for us casual readers, it's a bit much. I don't mind a rise in prices, but my entertainment budget is a lot thinner than it used to be, especially because of house expenses and such.:(

Hey, thanks to Matt and Will for the suggestions. Once again, I'm still finding my footing for the modern comic world, and I think these online options make a lot of sense for me.:D

Honestly, I'm really digging on modern comics. USM is frickin awesome, and some of the old comics that I used to hate (Thor and Iron Man) are pretty good. While I'm a long time Spider-Man fan, I don't want to give up finding other titles that I never considered just to get 3 ASMs a month. I may come back someday, but I also wanna watch where they go with Spidey before I really commit.

[Chris Nowlin]

Good point. Everything has rose in price. How much did it cost to go to the movies? I remember it being like 3 dollars not all that long ago. Now it is like 7.50 or something. Heck I live in a tiny town. 4 years ago it was 5 dollars. Now it is 7.50. It is ridiculous.

I rememeber movies being $7. Now it's at least $11.

Orange Bat is correct. They haven't tripled in price. Nor have most things.

I wasn't around when comics cost $0.35 (They were mostly $1.00 back in 1989), so I guess I can't be sure what rent cost. Has it increased 900% like comics have? Where does one check these things? The average price of a 1-bedroom apartment in my neighborhood is $1200 a month. If it was $120 a month 30 years ago, I'll owe somebody a Coke.



Graphicless novels, for example, have increased in price but not tripled.

$3 for 22 pages of material is a lot of money. When I can buy a 500 page graphicless novel for $7.


A comic takes 5 minutes to read. The graphicless novel will last me at least a week.

If there were no more than 4-5 comics per month focused on one character (a regular one, and ultimate one, a marvel adventures one, Spider-Girl, and the occasional miniseries/one-shot sounds like more than enough to me), I may be less concerned about the price of comics.

[KryptonSite]

If it was $120 a month 30 years ago, I'll owe somebody a Coke.

And a Coke in 1989 would have been 40-50 cents at a time comics were a dollar... and now, I don't know about machines, but I know a 12-pack costs pretty much the same amount as it did in 1989.

[MakeshiftHero]

If given the choice, I would rather buy pre-OMD/BND Amazing Spider-Man once a month at tripple the price, than having, and passing up, the option of buying spidey three times a month.

[doctorimpossible]

I'd rather have once or twice a month if this is going to be the quality of issue. So far I haven't been terribly impressed.

[Sonicjuce]

And a Coke in 1989 would have been 40-50 cents at a time comics were a dollar... and now, I don't know about machines, but I know a 12-pack costs pretty much the same amount as it did in 1989.

A coke in a machine is about 1.25 or more. That is a huge rise in price. I also bet a 12 pack was cheaper in 1989.

The average price of a 1-bedroom apartment in my neighborhood is $1200 a month.

That is crazy. In my town an average 1 bedroom is about 300. I had an apartment that was 499. I deliver Pizza and it was the nicest one Bedroom I have seen in my town. That can at least give you some sense of price rise.

I do think that yes comics have tripled in price. However, the quality of paper is ten fold what it was in 1989 (that seems to be the year we are going with). The market has also changed significantly. More than half the countries comic stores closed in the early 90's. That was a huge hit. Then the graphic novel caught on and a ton of people go to that (as Chris Nowlin mentioned (that is still weird I feel like it should be coke and comics)). There is less people buying the monthlies.

I get that you don't like the rise in price, heck I don't either. I just think we need to understand a little where it comes from.

[The Orange Bat]

If comics tripling in price comes from the PAPER, give me some good ol' fashioned pulp instead of the shiny.

[mikekerr3]

If comics tripling in price comes from the PAPER, give me some good ol' fashioned pulp instead of the shiny.

If gasoline had gone up as far as comics from when I started reading it would be 15$ a gallon, mimimum wage would be 30$ an hour, at one time an hour of minimum wage would buy 8 comics. maybe thats why they don't get young readers so much anymore.

[PunisherFan]

If given the choice, I would rather buy pre-OMD/BND Amazing Spider-Man once a month at tripple the price, than having, and passing up, the option of buying spidey three times a month.

Definately agree, I really do miss Spider-Man

[Montezuma]

I love the new schedule! I loved 52 and desperately wanted to love Countdown. AMS has got me back to regular comic buying and I'm happy as a clam about it.