This chart of the ICv2 “Top 10 Superhero Properties” reflects sales in all channels for the full year of 2008.  The “Top 10” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




 

Top 10 Superhero Properties

 

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Batman

DC Comics

2

Watchmen

DC Comics

3

X-Men

Marvel Comics

4

Spider-Man

Marvel Comics

5

The Incredible Hulk

Marvel Comics

6

Marvel Zombies

Marvel Comics

7

Iron Man

Marvel Comics

8

Wanted

Top Cow

9

Captain America

Marvel Comics

10

Heroes

DC/Wildstorm

Note:  Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for 2008, see "Recession Catches Up With GNs in Q4."

For more information on the release of the ICv2 Insider's Guide #63, and information on how to get the ICv2 Insider's Guide, see "ICv2 Releases 'ICv2 Insider's Guide #63'."