ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Markets

Breaking the 'Dog Man' Chain

June 10, 2019

For the second month in a row, the Dog Man monopoly of the top of the chart has been broken by a new book.

Sales Estimates for May Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data

June 10, 2019

These are estimate of the sales on comic books by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during May 2019.

Sales Estimates for May Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data

June 10, 2019

These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during May 2019.

DC Has Top Books, but Lower Market Share

June 7, 2019

May was another down month for comic stores; DC had the top books, but a lower market share.

'Endgame,' 'Shazam!' Tie-Ins Make the Chart; 'My Hero Academia' Continues to Dominate

May 16, 2019

Titles tied to Avengers: Endgame and Shazam!, My Hero Academia, The Umbrella Academy top titles.

'Big Nate' Breaks the 'Dog Man' Bloc; 'Click' Sequel Debuts

May 15, 2019

There's an interesting wrinkle in the list of the Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels in the book channel.

'Umbrella Academy,' 'My Hero Academia' Top the Chart for the Second Month in a Row

May 13, 2019

When you're hot you're hot: Umbrella Academy and My Hero Academia are the top graphic novel volumes again.

Sales Estimates for April Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data

May 13, 2019

These are estimate of the sales on comic books by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during April 2019.

Sales Estimates for April Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data

May 13, 2019

These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during April 2019.

As Marvel Sells Over 50% of Units

May 10, 2019

After a DC market share victory in comic stores in March, Marvel came back with a vengeance.

Behind 'Dog Man,' Expanded Display in Barnes & Noble, More

May 3, 2019

Sales of kids graphic novels were up 40% in accounts tracked by NPD BookScan in 2018.

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