Episode 76 - Murdock and Marvel: 2009 Part 12009 was a tough year for comics, in that sales declined and a number of stores (nearly 50% in some areas) closed their doors. Closings of Waldenbooks and other book outlets also made getting product into customers’ hands difficult. We also saw cover prices rise, even as the recession continued to impact fans ability to spend. Next week: 2009 Part 2 - The year in Daredevil