Non-superhero comics have been outselling superhero comics in the US for many years. DC and Marvel have been trying to maintain their traditional model, includi

Non-superhero comics have been outselling superhero comics in the US for many years. DC and Marvel have been trying to maintain their traditional model, including comic book shops, for decades now; it doesn't work. The problem is compounded by the fact that Americans see animation and comics as something for children while the US entertainment industry pumps out unsophisticated drivel. There are countless anime series and movies that are more emotionally and intellectually complex than most live action entertainment produced in the US.