My only concern with comics in general is: With high prices as it is, I wonder if the monthly comic is even a viable property anymore for anyone outside Marvel and DC comics? I’ve seen so many comic companies fold over the past few years.
And I think it’s cause the increased prices of books is a factor. I also think to get your dollars worth, the trade paperback market is the future of the industry in terms of being profitable.
Or if you want to be fancy, call it a Graphic Novel. 
Either the monthly is made, just to cash in on the paperback sales. Which a publisher should rely on. Or just to produce a paperback instead. But as for a monthly book? I think for any new publisher, it’s not a viable business model anymore.
Want more proof? Just look at Virgin Comics, despite all the money behind them and the big names. NO ONE is interested in these books! There is no buzz about them. They DO NOT fly off the racks. And if they were profitable, then I really doubt they would have cut the Virgin Comics / SciFi channel comics type deal they did.
Face it, that comics line will fold and be canceled. Despite the big Hollywood names, and the big budget. These comics are not financially profitable. At least I don’t think they are, not being an expert. But it’s my impression from experience, what I see, and the lack of buzz about those books.
My main point is: For a future in comics, I really do wonder if for example, Virgin Comics the monthly format should be the way to go? Or it’s just destined to fail like many recent lines. Or might it be better to produce and market a book in the trade format.
Also I think with many creators now, only being capable of doing a few issues at a time. It’s better to have a paperback type format. Then a monthly book, where a new artist or writer jumps on every few issues. I don’t think we need a return to those days.