DC’s Batman-centric “Dark Nights: Metal” event topped October 2017 direct-market comic sales. Meanwhile, “The Walking Dead” … “Dark Nights: Metal,” “The Walking Dead” top October 2017 comic salesRead more
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“Marvel Legacy,” “The Walking Dead” top September 2017 comic sales
Marvel’s “Marvel Legacy” #1 topped September 2017’s direct market comic sales. Meanwhile, “The Walking Dead” was … “Marvel Legacy,” “The Walking Dead” top September 2017 comic salesRead more
The problems with the traditional single issue comic format
My thoughts on why the single issue comic is a format that doesn’t work as currently used by Marvel and DC Comics.
“Dark Nights: Metal,” “Paper Girls” top August 2017 comic sales
DC’s latest event, “Dark Nights,” topped comic sales for August 2017. On the trade paperback side, … “Dark Nights: Metal,” “Paper Girls” top August 2017 comic salesRead more
“Dark Days,” “Monstress” top July 2017 comic sales
“Dark Days,” the prelude to DC Comics’ Batman-centric event “Dark Nights: Metal,” is the top-selling single-issue … “Dark Days,” “Monstress” top July 2017 comic salesRead more
Spider-Man, “The Wicked + The Divine” top June 2017 comic sales
The first issue of the revival of “Spectacular Spider-Man” led in comic sales for June 2017. … Spider-Man, “The Wicked + The Divine” top June 2017 comic salesRead more
2016 comics sales up by 5%, thanks to graphic novel sales
US comic industry sales in 2016 are up by 5%, thanks mainly to the strength of graphic novels.
“Secret Empire,” “Venom” top May 2017 comic sales
May 2017 comic sales were topped by “Secret Empire” and an expensive anniversary issue of “Venom.” … “Secret Empire,” “Venom” top May 2017 comic salesRead more
A look at comic prices and price inflation over the years
A look at how comic book prices have risen over the years, based on both their cover price and also adjusting for inflation.
“Secret Empire” #0 tops April 2017 comic sales
Marvel’s kickoff issue of its latest (controversial) crossover, “Secret Empire,” was the top selling comic of … “Secret Empire” #0 tops April 2017 comic salesRead more