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Why not let a superhero save you from the evil economy? Investing in comic books can be a recession-proof path to steady returns, according to experts at last weekend's New York Comic Con. Just don't let ignorance be your kryptonite.

To combat plummeting sales, Archie has tried to increase its cultural relevance and topicality. The latest move brings Kevin Keller, a gay character, to the familiar lineup of Veronica, Jughead and all. But will that alienate Archie's traditional fans?

The comic book industry may not able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but it has withstood the worst economic decline since the Great Depression fairly well. According to industry estimates, sales to specialty retailers rose 1% to $324.66 million between January and September. Experts say...