This chart of the ICv2 "Superhero Graphic Novel Franchises" reflects sales in all trade channels for Fall 2017, based on analysis of sales through comic stores and the book channel, including online.

Top 10 Superhero GN Franchises (Comic Stores, Bookstores) – Fall 2017

Rank

Franchise

Publisher

1

Batman

DC Comics

2

Star Wars

Marvel Comics

3

Justice League

DC Comics

4

X-Men

Marvel Comics

5

Thor

Marvel Comics

6

Spider-Man

Marvel Comics

7

Deadpool

Marvel Comics

8

Flash

DC Comics

9

Hulk

Marvel Comics

10

Superman

DC Comics

For more information on the graphic novel market, see "Cautious Optimism in Comic Stores."

For info on how to get your copy of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #93 with market reports, feature articles, and the full charts, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Correspondence' #93."

For more graphic novels bestseller charts, see also:
Top 10 Author Graphic Novel Franchises – Fall 2017
Top 10 Manga Franchises – Fall 2017
Top 10 Kids/Tweens Graphic Novel Granchises – Fall 2017