How Comics are like rent to own places

I'd never really noticed how much I spent for a big summer comic book event until my friend, Aaron brought it to my attention. I knew how much I spent every week at the Local Comic shop but I didn't look at how much a mini series or maxi series cost. If you really think about it, comics are a lot like rent to own places. Take a look at DC's big event this year 52, so yes, Mr. Obvious there are 52 issues. They will probably add "must have" titles before it's over.

52 issues at 2.50 each is $130.00 for every issue.

Now I'm not a frugal guy but $130 for 1 series is a chunk of change. If it came out in one book with a $130.00 price tag would I buy it???? NO. (unless it had an original sketch by Neal Adams) But if they break it up into 52 easy payments of only $2.50 will I??? Absolutely. What does a rent-to-own place do to you?? They charge you twice as much for a tv but they break the payments into small increments.

I know that DC and Marvel need to make money but not THAT much.