A letter received by Tom Brevoort:

Hi,

Just wanted to throw you an ideal that could make Marvel some more money on the side. This idea might sound a little gross but it's an idea I'm dead (pun intended) serious about. How about charging fellow Marvel Zombies to be part of a Marvel comics by pre-paying for a spot in the rotation by adding their cremated remains to the ink in your comic books. I read a recent issue of Backissue & one of their interviews mentions how mighty Marvel added a big scoop of the late, great Mark Gruenwald remains in the ink at his request. As a Marvel zombie for the last 27 years & one of many supporting the empire that's Marvel, that I could be allowed to be a part of something that's been one of the few constants in my life. I'm sure many Marvel-ites would follow my lead. Since your core audience is at the age where they should be considering writing wills & what to do when their time comes. The powers that be should consider this option. With the higher costs, lower readerships, the economy (yadda-yadda) & need to diversify. It could be a great way to get some extra cash to keep the cash-strapped comic industry (according to comic magazines, internet & comic insiders) afloat a while longer after my ilk & I are dead & gone. What do you say? Marvel should implement this ideal & lead the way for the rest of your competition like they've been doing for the last few decades. Make Mine Marvel. Dead or alive.

Older readers should do their part to keep costs down for the next generation.