2021 comic sales hit record high; graphic novel sales up 76%
by Comichron and ICv2 released their annual comic sales report. 2021 comic sales hit record highs, especially graphic novels.
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2020 comic sales up in a tough year, thanks to graphic novels
Comichron and ICv2’s 2020 comic sales report states that sales boomed during the pandemic, thanks to graphic novels and book channels.
2019 comic sales up thanks to strong graphic novel growth
The websites ICv2 and Comichron have released their annual joint report on North American comic sales. For 2019, comic, graphic novel, and digital comic sales …
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?
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 comic sales “They Called Us Enemy” GN. Art by …
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. After last year’s sales slump, 2018 saw a sizable …
7 favorite comics and animation blogs
Several years ago, I wrote about some of my favorite animation and comics blogs and websites. However, since then, various things have changed, both for …
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. Unfortunately, sales are down overall for 2017 versus 2016, …
“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, “Saga,” volume 8, was December’s top-selling trade paperback. For …
“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 the top-selling trade paperback. Comics Below are September’s top-selling …