The websites ICv2 and Comichron have released their annual joint report on North American comic sales. … 2019 comic sales up thanks to strong graphic novel growthRead more
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2019 bookstore graphic novel sales: sales up over 2018; Scholastic, Viz dominate
Comic sales analyst Brian Hibbs has published his analysis of 2019 graphic novel sales through the … 2019 bookstore graphic novel sales: sales up over 2018; Scholastic, Viz dominateRead more
Anthony’s graphic novel picks for July 2020
Here’s my look at graphic novels and trade paperbacks of interest coming out in July 2020. … Anthony’s graphic novel picks for July 2020Read more
How to avoid or minimize using the police in superhero stories?
A look at ways the presence of the police could be minimized or avoided in superhero stories, including comics, movies, and TV shows.
“Guts” (again) tops June 2020 New York Times graphic novel best seller list
The June 2020 New York Times graphic novel and manga best seller list is out. Here’s … “Guts” (again) tops June 2020 New York Times graphic novel best seller listRead more
Anthony’s graphic novel picks for June 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has seen the direct market’s offerings disrupted, delayed, and/or altered to a large … Anthony’s graphic novel picks for June 2020Read more
“Guts” tops May 2020 NY Times graphic novel best seller list
The New York Times has released their graphic novel and manga best seller list for May … “Guts” tops May 2020 NY Times graphic novel best seller listRead more
An analysis of Wonder Woman’s 1970s TV show theme song
An analysis of the lyrics to the 1970s “Wonder Woman” TV show theme song.
Diamond plans to resume shipping comics on May 20
A month ago, Diamond was forced to temporarily cease shipping new comics and shut down, due … Diamond plans to resume shipping comics on May 20Read more
An analysis of Superman’s famous introduction
An analysis of the famous Superman introduction (“faster than a speeding bullet…”), as summarized across media over the years.