Survival of the fittest: At ICv2.com, retailer J. Carmody thinks specialty stores might benefit from Marvel's bookstore-distribution deal with Source Interlink:

"In the end, those that adapt will survive. Those that refuse to pay attention... no more need be said. In other words, if you feel threatened, then start doing something now about your options. Work out how you're going to keep your customer base and influence more people to join you. Fail and ignore the situation or simply give up on your existing customer base and you're more than likely history."