A look at graphic novels and trade paperbacks of interest coming out in July 2020, including a Superboy 75th anniversary hardcover.
Tag: Diamond
Diamond plans to resume shipping comics on May 20
Diamond plans to start distributing comics to local comic shops again on May 20, 2020. Will there be any lasting changes to the direct market from the pandemic?
DC Comics to use two new direct market distributors
DC Comics has announced plans to use two new direct market comic distributors, Lunar and UCS, breaking Diamond’s decades-long monopoly.
How to fix (or save) direct market comics?
My thoughts on the state of Diamond and the direct market, and alternatives that support local comic shops, publishers, creators, and fans.
Diamond to cease shipments of new comics starting April 1 due to coronavirus pandemic
Diamond has announced they’re suspending shipment of new comics and other materials starting April 1, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Dark Knights Rising,” “Saga,” “My Hero Academia” topped February 2018 comic sales
A look at the top-selling comics, trade paperbacks, and graphic novels in February 2018, including “Dark Knights Rising,” “Saga,” and “My Hero Academia.”
“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.
“Dark Nights: Metal,” “The Walking Dead” top October 2017 comic sales
A look at October 2017’s top-selling comics and trade paperbacks/graphic novels, including “The Walking Dead” and “Dark Nights: Metal.”
“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 Nights: Metal,” “Paper Girls” top August 2017 comic sales
A look at August’s comic sales, including “Star Wars,” the latest DC Comics event “Dark Nights: Metal,” and Brian K. Vaughan’s series “Paper Girls.”
