My look at graphic novels and manga of interest coming out in October 2022. Also, “Heartstopper” makes the NY Times’ graphic novel best sellers list.
Scholastic
2021 bookstore graphic novel sales: Viz, Scholastic are still the “Big Two”
A look at 2021 bookstore graphic novel sales shows Scholastic and Viz, not DC and Marvel, still dominate comics outside the direct market.
2020 bookstore graphic novel sales: Scholastic, Viz make up 40% of sales
As usual, Scholastic and Viz dominated 2020 bookstore graphic novel sales. But how did the book channel space overall fare?
Marvel to launch new YA graphic novel line via Scholastic
On July 9, Marvel announced they’re launching a new line of young adult graphic novels. Said … Marvel to launch new YA graphic novel line via ScholasticRead more
2019 bookstore graphic novel sales: sales up over 2018; Scholastic, Viz dominate
Comic sales analyst Brian Hibbs has published his analysis of 2019 graphic novel sales through the … 2019 bookstore graphic novel sales: sales up over 2018; Scholastic, Viz dominateRead more
Favorite articles roundup for the week of September 6, 2019
Here’s my weekly look at, and comments on, news stories of interest. Media Scholastic and Marvel … Favorite articles roundup for the week of September 6, 2019Read more
2018 bookstore graphic novel sales up almost 9%; kids’ comics dominate
Comics sales analyst Brian Hibbs has written his annual look (via Comics Beat) at 2018 bookstore … 2018 bookstore graphic novel sales up almost 9%; kids’ comics dominateRead more
2016 bookstore comic sales: Scholastic, Telgemeier are still popular
Bookstore comic sales in 2016 were strong, thanks to popular graphic novel creators such as Raina Telgemeier.
2015 bookstore comic sales: Scholastic #1 publisher, children’s sales strong
Bookstore comic sales for 2015 show Scholastic was the most popular publisher. Manga series such as “One-Punch Man” also proved popular.