ICv2: THE BUSINESS OF GEEK CULTURE
April 2025 Circana BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels
Premier Editions, Manga by '#DRCL Midnight Children' Creator, New BL Manhwa Liven Up the Charts
May 13, 2025

Amidst a sea of familiar titles, there are a few novelties in the Top 20s, including a Marvel Premier Edition that knocks the Turtles out of first place, a new manga by the creator of #DRCL Midnight Children, and two new BL manhwa.

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PRO: April 2025 Circana BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels with Actual Sales
Top 20 Author Sales Up, Manga Sales Down, Superhero Sales Somewhere In Between
May 13, 2025
The Top 20 Author Graphic Novels chart saw a healthy increase, while Top 20 Manga sales were down and Top 20 Superhero sales had a very different configuration.
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Preview: 'Wolverine By Chris Claremont' #1 (One-Shot)
From Marvel Comics
May 13, 2025
Sink your claws into a rare X-men tale in Wolverine By Chris Claremont #1.
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James Tynion IV, DANI Collaborate on 'Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man'
Skybound's Fifth Miniseries Based on Classic Horror Movies Launches in August 2025
May 13, 2025
The fifth Skybound miniseries based on classic movie monsters will launch in August 2025.
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Tariffs Can't Slow Down 'Magic: The Gathering' or 'Pokemon TCG'; 'Weiss Schwarz TCG' Reemerges
TCGplayer Top 25 Sealed Products Chart Analysis for April 2025
May 13, 2025
This brand-new chart offered insight into trends developing in the TCG market.
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'D&D Icons of the Realms: Potato Head Beholder' Gets a Release Date
Highly-anticipated Hasbro IP Crossover Miniature Slated to Arrive Before Christmas; New Images Included
May 13, 2025
WizKids will release D&D Icons of the Realms: Potato Head Beholder Boxed Miniature, a premium miniature, into retail.
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Square Enix Will Release New 'Final Fantasy TCG' Starter Decks
'Starter Set 2025 Vol.1' and 'Vol.2'
May 13, 2025
Square Enix will release Starter Set 2025 Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 , for Final Fantasy TCG.
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Diamond Net Worth Declines as Bankruptcy Goes On
Over $2 Million Decline in Two Months
May 13, 2025
The net worth of Diamond Comic Distributors has declined over $2 million in the last two months.
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ICv2 Direct Adds Board and Card Game Seller, Eisner-Nominated Comic Publisher
Key Vendors on ICv2 Direct
May 13, 2025
ICv2 Direct has added two new vendors to ICv2 Direct: a major board and card game seller, and an Eisner-nominated comic and graphic novel publisher.
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Leder to Release Expansion for 'Root'
'Root: The Homeland Expansion'
May 13, 2025
Leder Games will release Root: The Homeland Expansion, a new expansion for Root.
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Erratic Tariff Policy Moves in a Better Direction
On a Temporary Basis
May 13, 2025
The U.S. administration continued the erratic moves that have whipsawed the game and merch businesses by temporarily reducing taxes on imports from China from 145% to 30%.
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April 2025 Circana BookScan - Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels
The Month Without a Blockbuster
May 12, 2025
There's no Big New Title at the top of the April chart.
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