This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Genre Franchises" reflects sales in all channels for Summer 2014.  The "Top 10" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




Top 10 Genre Graphic Novel Franchises – Summer 2014

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

The Walking Dead

Image Comics

2

Fables

Vertigo/DC

3

Saga

Image Comics

4

Sandman

Vertigo/DC

5

Star Wars

Dark Horse Comics

6

Sin City

Dark Horse Comics

7

Game of Thrones

Bantam

8

Godzilla

IDW Publishing

9

Hellboy

Dark Horse Comics

10

Warlord of Mars

Dynamite Entertainment

 

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Summer 2014, see "Broadening Demo Driving GN Growth."

For info on how to get your copy of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #86 with the full market reports, Pick Hits of the best upcoming releases, and reviews, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Correspondence' #86."