ICv2 and Comichron have released their 2020 comic sales report. The biggest item is the book channel now has the biggest share of sales, not comic shops.
Tag: Comichron
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.
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.
7 favorite comics and animation blogs
I take a look at seven of my favorite animation and comics blogs, including Comics Beat, Comics Worth Reading, and others.
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.
“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.
“Marvel Legacy,” “The Walking Dead” top September 2017 comic sales
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.
“Dark Days,” “Monstress” top July 2017 comic sales
A look at the top-selling comics and trade paperbacks for July 2017 in the direct market, including the Batman-centered “Dark Days” and Image’s “Monstress.”
Spider-Man, “The Wicked + The Divine” top June 2017 comic sales
A look at the top selling direct market comics for June 2017, including a new Spider-Man book plus a trade paperback of “The Wicked + The Divine.”
