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

Top 10 Superhero GN Franchises – Spring 2017

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Batman

DC Comics

2

Star Wars

Marvel Comics

3

Wolverine

Marvel Comics

4

X-Men

Marvel Comics

5

Deadpool

Marvel Comics

6

Spider-Man

Marvel Comics

7

Superman

DC Comics

8

Avengers

Marvel Comics

9

Justice League

DC Comics

10

Flash

DC Comics

Note: Includes all channels

For more information on the graphic novel market, see "Comic and Graphic Novel Sales Up 5% In 2016."

For info on how to get your copy of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #92 with market reports, feature articles, and the full charts, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Correspondence' #92."

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