MetroXLR99

I understand that VERY well.

Especially since some of the comics posted here,
are impossible to purchase commercially.

they are either out-of-stock, discontinued
or haven't been re-released in a collection.

the Sonic X series is a prime example of this.

in my perception, this place is more of a Library or Museum
than some 'Black Market.'

Honestly... I'd actually kinda disagree. While it's true that many of the comics here are very difficult (or sometimes near-impossible) to find legitimately, it doesn't mean that people should actively seek this site purely for the comics. Especially in the case of newer ones, where choosing to read them here (or any other free comic site) and not buy them legit can potentially affect Archie Comics and their sales. In the end, while I enjoy the forums and freedom here, I'm not gonna deny that the 'Comics' section of the website can (and will, by many) be seen as piracy. (This isn't meant to be a jab at any forum staff members here. I apologise in advance if it seems that way to anyone.)

Fortunately, I still support the industry.

despite downloading the comics digitally.
I still purchase whatever books are available.

this way, I have both a Hard and Digital copies of them.