I want to be clear that I was absolutely combining all non-manga into a grab bag of "Western comics" since my understanding of the discussion is that it was arguing the differences in sales- which are true. While I can't say anything myself for how well Asterisk sells, on a whole I was under the impression that comics weren't that profitible, except for Manga. If I was discussing the continuity snarl problems and the constant shift of writer, artist, and editor, I'd have specified cape comics.
If that's incorrect, do advise.
God the local Japanese bakery closed a couple years ago and I've been longing for freshly baked bread oh nooo I'm die.