I take a look at the question of how to get new readers interested in comics, and offer some suggestions (TLDR: push graphic novels, not singles.)
Tag: comic sales
Are Marvel and DC Comics still the “Big Two” of comics overall?
I take a look at whether or not the “Big Two” nickname for DC Comics and Marvel still actually fits, based on direct market and book channel sales information.
The 2010s in comics, webcomics, and graphic novels
Comics overall have done quite well in the 2010s. I take a look back over the decade’s high points in comics, graphic novels, and webcomics.
Favorite articles roundup for the week of August 16, 2019
My thoughts on several interesting news stories from this week, including July 2019 direct market comic sales, plus Spotify and Stitcher’s podcast plans.
2018 comic sales up 7.9% thanks to graphic novels; direct market no longer majority of sales
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
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
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
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
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
Batman and “Star Wars” took up much of the top 10 graphic novels and single-issue direct market comic sales for November 2017.