Book publisher Fixi hopes its new label Grafixi can help local enthusiasts have access to the DC graphic novels at more affordable prices.

Fixi founder Amir Muhammad himself has been a comic and graphic novel enthusiast since his teenage years but knows how the steep prices could put a damper on interests.

"The cost of an imported comic that we distribute could be up to RM70 per copy," Amir told Malaysiakini .