Seven of the 9 top-selling comics this year are Batman or Batman-adjacent titles, showing that the comic industry is propped up by just a handful of characters that will soon become public domain. Will the new owners of DC Comics see any value in Batman, or is the roster of characters from DC Comics a non-factor in the sale of Warner Bros Discovery? What does this mean for the comic industry in 2026?

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