Superhero, Author, Kids, Manga
December 28, 2022
This chart of the ICv2 Top 10 Graphic Novel Franchises in four categories (Superhero, Author, Kids, and Manga) reflects sales in all trade channels for Summer 2022.
Weakness in the Top Ranks
December 6, 2022
The numbers are down, one way or another, for the top sellers on all three charts.
A Mixed Picture Going Into the Holiday Season
December 5, 2022
Despite the holiday bump, the kids trends don't look good.
The Slow Decline Continues
December 1, 2022
Sales continue to decrease, but they are still up from two years ago.
November 22, 2022; Homer Glen, IL
December 1, 2022
This article chronicles the second part of ICv2's visit to the Meijer Supercenter store at 14169 S Bell Road, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491 on Tuesday November 22, 2022.
With Strong Momentum from Summer, Fall
November 29, 2022
Comic retailers we interviewed this fall were expecting a good holiday season, with strong momentum from Summer and Fall sales.
FYE Makes a Major Pivot Away from Packaged Media
November 10, 2022
FYE has made a major pivot away from packaged media and toward games, manga, and merch.
Blockbusters Ain't What They Used to Be
November 7, 2022
Sales of new volumes of hit series aren't hitting their previous heights.
Sales Drop… Again
November 7, 2022
It's becoming a trend: Year over year sales of the Top 20 Kids graphic novels are dropping.
More Graphic Novels, Lots of Manga, and Less Collectible Merch
November 7, 2022
We visited the mid-sized Target store and found more graphic novels, lots of manga, and less collectible merch compared to our last channel check at this store.
'Lore Olympus' Sales Decay
November 4, 2022
Sales of new Lore Olympus volumes have been decaying as the volume numbers go up, according to sales on the chart of the Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels.
Walmart's Into Webtoon Collections and Manga
October 24, 2022
We found America's largest retailer invested in the latest graphic novel trends, including webtoon collections and manga.
