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ICv2 Talks to Comic Retailers about Sales Trends
February 21, 2024
As part of our review of 2023 sales, ICv2 interviewed comic retailers, including some of the largest chains in the country, to help us understand the drivers behind the trends.
Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data
February 21, 2024
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American graphic novels (and manga) around the world.
Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data
February 20, 2024
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American comics around the world.
Less Space for Graphic Novels, Manga, and Collectibles
February 19, 2024
We found display of graphic novels generally and manga specifically much reduced since our last visit.
Adult Sales are Down, Kids are Up
February 16, 2024
Sales of the Top 20 Adult titles were down year over year, but the Top 20 Kids titles were up.
More TCG Brands, Board and Card Games Mix Shifts
February 12, 2024
It had a wider range of TCGs, and some shifts in board and card game product mix since our last visit.
Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data
February 8, 2024
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American graphic novels (and manga) around the world.
January 6, 2024
February 7, 2024
ICv2 recently visited the Warhammer store located at 15766 South La Grange Road in Orland Park, Illinois on January 6, 2024.
Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data
February 7, 2024
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American comics around the world.
Accurate Info You Can Trust
February 1, 2024
Information from Circana BookScan is the gold standard for graphic novel sales information, and ICv2 is the only authorized source.
The Numbers Tell the Story
February 1, 2024
The numbers tell the story of the top Author, Superhero, and Manga graphic novel sales on the 2023 Circana BookScan charts.
Top 20 Superhero Sales Soar, Top Manga Up in Dollars, but Top Author Titles Slump
January 17, 2024
Abstract: Sales of the Top 20 Superhero titles rose year over year; the top Manga were up in dollars despite unit declines; but top Author titles were down.