The Independent Comic Movement of the 1980s had a lot of potential at first, but it ran into some big problems that kept it from changing comic storytelling for the better.

1. Distribution Problems:

   • Independent comics had a hard time getting into stores, making it tough for people to read them.
   • Relying too much on small distributors meant that comics often weren’t available when readers wanted them.

2. Money Issues:

   • Many creators didn’t have enough money to make their comics look good, so the artwork and printing sometimes suffered.
   • Low sales made it hard for them to keep creating, since they weren’t making enough money to support their work.

3. Too Many Comics:

   • So many independent comics came out at once that readers got confused. This made it harder for unique stories to stand out.

To fix these problems, we could develop better ways to distribute comics, explore crowdfunding for financial help, and create spaces for independent creators to work together. This could help bring new life to the movement and inspire fresh storytelling.