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PRO: August 2020 NPD BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, and Superhero Graphic Novels with Actual Sales
Summer Ends with Ups and Downs
September 10, 2020
While the Superhero numbers are always low compared to the other categories, they are actually a little better this month than usual.
Sales Rankings (Units and Dollars) Based on Comic Store POS Data
September 8, 2020
These are the unit and dollar sales rankings for August 2020, based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American comics around the world.
No New 'Dog Man' Means Dog Day Doldrums
September 8, 2020
The August 2020 chart is very different from the previous two Augusts because of one very important factor.
Sales Rankings (Units and Dollars) Based on Comic Store POS Data
September 4, 2020
These are the unit and dollar sales rankings for August 2020, based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American comics around the world.
Gamer Tie-ins Lose Some Luster but Manga Stays Strong
September 4, 2020
There are signs that the appetite for gamer-podcast tie-in graphic novels is cooling.
Sales Rankings (Units and Dollars) Based on Comic Store POS Data
August 20, 2020
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale at stores selling American comics around the world.
Sales Rankings (Units and Dollars) Based on Comic Store POS Data
August 18, 2020
These are unit and dollar sales rankings for July 2020 based on sales tracked at point-of-sale at stores selling American comics around the world.
Scrambling in a Tough Year
August 14, 2020
We look at the net effects of the COVID shutdowns and competitive channels on comic stores.
Backlist in Motion!
August 13, 2020
While there are some new titles on the category charts for July, the action was in backlist.
August 12, 2020
August 12, 2020
We visited the Games Workshop store located at 15766 S La Grange Road in Orland Park, Illinois.
A Season in Two Parts
August 12, 2020
The hobby games business started strong in the first two months of 2020, but was then brought low and transformed; we analyze the COVID impacts on each level of the business.
July 24, 2020
August 11, 2020
We visited the large Barnes & Noble store at 7433 Mineral Point Road in Madison, Wisconsin on a Friday evening, July 24.
