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2018 comic sales up 7.9% thanks to graphic novels; direct market no longer majority of sales

May 3, 2019 Anthony Media

2018 comic sales grew 7.9% over 2017, thanks almost entirely to the increase in graphic novel sales and non-direct market sales venues.

2017 comic sales down by 6.5%; digital, graphic novels strongest areas

July 16, 2018 Anthony Media

A look at 2017’s comic sales figures, as reported by Comichron and ICv2. While sales are down overall, the medium’s main strength is in graphic novel sales.

“Dark Knights Rising,” “Saga,” “My Hero Academia” topped February 2018 comic sales

March 14, 2018 Anthony Media

A look at the top-selling comics, trade paperbacks, and graphic novels in February 2018, including “Dark Knights Rising,” “Saga,” and “My Hero Academia.”

“Doomsday Clock,” “The Legend of Korra,” “Saga” top January 2018 comic sales

February 14, 2018 Anthony Media

A look at the top selling comics and trade paperbacks/graphic novels in the direct market and (as of now) bookstores, including “Doomsday Clock,” “Saga,” and “The Legend of Korra.”

“Doomsday Clock,” “Saga” top December 2017 comic sales; 2017 direct-market sales down 10% versus 2016

January 17, 2018 Anthony Media

Comic sales in December 2017 were led by “Doomsday Clock” and “Saga.” For the year, direct market sales were down about 10% from 2016.

Batman, “Star Wars” dominate November 2017 comic sales

December 16, 2017 Anthony Media

Batman and “Star Wars” took up much of the top 10 graphic novels and single-issue direct market comic sales for November 2017.

“Dark Nights: Metal,” “The Walking Dead” top October 2017 comic sales

November 17, 2017 Anthony Media

A look at October 2017’s top-selling comics and trade paperbacks/graphic novels, including “The Walking Dead” and “Dark Nights: Metal.”

“Marvel Legacy,” “The Walking Dead” top September 2017 comic sales

October 18, 2017 Anthony Media

A look at September 2017’s direct market comics sales figures. “Marvel Legacy” #1 is the top selling comic; “The Walking Dead” vol. 28 is the top trade.