A look at possible ways to get the general public interested in reading comics… or rather, graphic novels and webcomics.
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Are Marvel and DC Comics still the “Big Two” of comics overall?
Are superhero publishers Marvel and DC Comics still considered the “Big Two” of the North American comics market?
The 2010s in comics, webcomics, and graphic novels
A look back at the 2010s in comics, webcomics, and graphic novels.
Favorite articles roundup for the week of August 16, 2019
Here’s my thoughts on stories of interest from the past week. Media July 2019 direct market … Favorite articles roundup for the week of August 16, 2019Read more
2018 comic sales up 7.9% thanks to graphic novels; direct market no longer majority of sales
Websites ICv2 and Comichron have released their annual joint report on the state of comic sales. … 2018 comic sales up 7.9% thanks to graphic novels; direct market no longer majority of salesRead more
2017 comic sales down by 6.5%; digital, graphic novels strongest areas
Websites Comichron and ICv2 have released their annual joint report on how comic sales are doing. … 2017 comic sales down by 6.5%; digital, graphic novels strongest areasRead more
“Dark Knights Rising,” “Saga,” “My Hero Academia” topped February 2018 comic sales
In a slow February, “Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt” #1 was the top-selling direct market … “Dark Knights Rising,” “Saga,” “My Hero Academia” topped February 2018 comic salesRead more
“Doomsday Clock,” “The Legend of Korra,” “Saga” top January 2018 comic sales
DC Comics’ “Doomsday Clock” and “Dark Metal” topped direct market comic sales for January 2018. Meanwhile, … “Doomsday Clock,” “The Legend of Korra,” “Saga” top January 2018 comic salesRead more
“Doomsday Clock,” “Saga” top December 2017 comic sales; 2017 direct-market sales down 10% versus 2016
“Doomsday Clock” #2 was the top-selling single-issue comic for the direct market in December 2017. Meanwhile, … “Doomsday Clock,” “Saga” top December 2017 comic sales; 2017 direct-market sales down 10% versus 2016Read more
Batman, “Star Wars” dominate November 2017 comic sales
Between “Dark Nights Metal” tie-ins and the usual Bat-centric books, the Caped Crusader dominated single-issue comic … Batman, “Star Wars” dominate November 2017 comic salesRead more