An ICv2 Release.  ICv2 has announced the release of its fifth ICv2 Retailers Guide to Graphic Novels.  The Guide is being distributed free to retailers by book and comic distributors, by mail, and at shows.  Contents include an updated market report based on recent interviews with graphic novel distributors and retailers (see 'Why Graphic Novels Are Here to Stay').

In this issue, ICv2 compares the current run-up in graphic novel futures with a similar period in the early 90s, and explains why this time is different.  We also look at how movies influence graphic novel sales, rank the Top 25 Manga Properties, and look at the top releases in all the graphic novel categories for the third quarter.

The Guide is available free to retailers (send an e-mail to Dviau@ICv2.com) and to others for $10 plus postage and handling via the ICv2 online store (click here).