They have mention on more then one occasion that digital and graphic sales are responsible for some of their practices as well as claiming/giving the impression that they were good.
Look at the sales chart. That and anyone paying attention to the sales tactics in other markets they are in, can gather on average how much they most likely gain from sales. If a person has any education at all in the subject matter ,or just good ole fashion experience, it would take them moments to break down an average amount compared to that of others in the same field. So if you are asking me, personally, how I know. Well this is were I fall.
But even if you didn't have any of that all it would take is a calculator to figure out that 75% taken from $8-20 books, with knowledge that even after that dollars have to be handed out to other people, isn't gangbusters money. The fact that sales like those run multiple months on in, anyone who doesn't live in a cave somewhere, would realize that Marvel Digital is the equivalent of a lower grade Payless shoes. Not to slight Payless but to be given the false impression that they are making the money of A Diciannoveventitre is not only sickening but shameful.
You are also out of date on by large margin on your information about retailers. There have been numerous articles about stores closing and retailers being upset. The most notable I have read as of today is this one:
https://boundingintocomics.com/2019/...book-industry/
Please check it out. You don't have to agree with the "Plan" but you must acknowledge what he is saying about the comic book industry.
I actually have. I practice what I preach.
I have spoken to people who act like children when approached to creators who have agreed with me but were not in a position where they can do much. People who fear for their lively hood because the bad actors are running the hen house. I have even spoken with one creator who may actually be able to get our voice out there. If nothing else.
What have you done lately?