Batman Comics to be $5, Scott Snyder Fires Back
By Skip Harvey
It was a big deal in the comic world when Marvel raised most of its printed comics to $3.99. DC raised a few of their own, but kept $2.99 as its base price. Heck, they wore it like a badge of honor. So, when DC made its decision to raise prices on Batman books, starting with the upcoming Endgame story arc, to $4.99, loyalists like scribe Scott Snyder got their feathers ruffled.
Regarding the price point on Batman, @GregCapullo and I heard about it yesterday w/you, and quickly made a case to DC about reducing it. 1/2
— Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) October 2, 2014
And I can genuinely (happily) say that DC are taking it very seriously, which we appreciate. Stay tuned.
— Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) October 2, 2014
have always said that we're employed by DC but we work for you, and we feel that way, sincerely. Batman's popularity is YOU. And we want
— Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) October 2, 2014
"you to feel like you’re Gotham, b/c you are. So thank you for your support, and know that we hear you. Team Batman, and also DC."