This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Author GN Franchises" reflects sales in all channels for Fall 2015.  The "Top 10" chart is based on data from both the comic store and book channels, aggregated by character or property to determine the Top Franchises in the comics business.  Because it looks at both channels for graphic novels, which target a broad range of consumers across demographic groups, and aggregates info by property, the ICv2 Top 10 Graphic Novel Franchise charts give the best picture of the properties that are driving sales in the U.S.

Top 10 Author GN Franchises – Fall 2015

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

The Walking Dead

Image Comics

2

Saga

Image Comics

3

Calvin & Hobbes

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4

The Sandman

Vertigo/DC

5

Far Side

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6

Hyperbole and a Half

Touchstone

7

Fables

Vertigo/DC

8

Watchmen

DC Comics

9

Cartoons From the New Yorker

Andrews McMeel

10

How to Tell If Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You

Andrews McMeel

Note: Includes all channels

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