As a result of the huge price increase, I do skip many Marvels that I would have bought anyways (such as War of Kings, as I love the creative team but can't afford the series).

So, the price increase has caused me to be more discerning about what I buy---though I buy some $2.99 titles that are mediocre, at best....

Good subject, Travis!

I honestly don't get the "Author X can do no wrong" fans. But I also feel the same way about filmmakers and musicians. Not everything is golden. That doesn't mean its awful, but it may not be their more notable work.

As per titles:
I have four or five that pop to mind immediately that I pick up "no-matter-what". A few that I'd have to see what would happen if a truly egregious team were assigned. Sooner or later, I suppose, we'll find out.

But, yes, the $3.99 price point is certainly changing what I'm looking at when I consider what I'm picking up in a week.

Guaranteed Buy - Creators : Paul Pope, Howard Chaykin, Geoff Johns, George Perez, J. Michael Strazynski, Brian Wood, Bill Willingham, Moebius, Geoff Darrow, Robert Crumb, Steve Ditko, Steve Rude, and more I can't think of at the moment

Guaranteed Buy - Characters : Jonah Hex, Micronauts, Nexus, American Flagg, Dreadstar, Azrael, Doom Patrol, Bizarro, Dr. Doom, Godland, Swamp Thing, and more I can't think of at the moment