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Favorite articles roundup for the week of August 16, 2019

August 16, 2019 Anthony Misc

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

May 3, 2019 Anthony Media

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

August 3, 2018 Anthony Media

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

July 16, 2018 Anthony Media

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

January 17, 2018 Anthony Media

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

October 18, 2017 Anthony Media

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

August 16, 2017 Anthony Media

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.”