Andy Battaglia of Comics Etc. in Rochester, New York saw Donald Riordan's recent comment on Marvel subscription ads in comics (see 'Donald Riordan of Future Dreams on Marvel Sub Ads') and sent us his thoughts (and a customer e-mail):

This is an email I received from a customer on July 6:

I took advantage of Marvel's 50% off subscription deal.  As a result, I no longer need you to save comics for me.  Thanks for the service!

What can I say, other than thanks again, Marvel; I guess the bright side would be we would not have to worry about not getting reorders from Marvel.  Powers switching to Marvel is another bone-headed maneuver... is selling less really your goal?  I just continue to look for ways to keep my Marvel orders under budget.  And with half their line sporting bad imitation manga artwork, that's becoming much easier.