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DC Comics President Jim Lee Admits Manga Is Trouncing Western Comics

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Jan 27, 2026
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The debate of manga vs. Western comics was settled by fans years ago, as most real comic readers have left the superhero IP farms of the Western world and turned to reading Japanese stories that actually progress, have continuity, and characters that develop. Now, it looks like even the top level of Marvel and DC Comics is throwing in the towel, with DC Comics President Jim Lee admitting manga has been beating Western comics for a long time.

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