Lackluster Sales in a Dreary Month
March 19, 2019
Sales were lower in all three categories of the Top 20 Manga, Author, and Superhero Graphic Novels in the book channel.
Games, Funko, Slow-Cookers in Branded Displays
March 18, 2019
We found a presence for games, Funko, and some surprising licensed products, including slow-cookers.
Weaker at the Top, Stronger Down Below
March 18, 2019
While overall sales of the Top 20 were down in February, sales were stronger on the non- Dog Man books.
Sales Tick Down in a Top-Heavy Month
March 15, 2019
The actual numbers give us more insight into the Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels in the book channel.
Graphic Novels, Games, and Merch Throughout the Store
February 22, 2019
We found graphic novels, games, and merch in multiple locations around the store.
Manga Powers Up, Author Sales Dip, Superheroes Up Slightly
February 21, 2019
We compared these charts to January 2018. The results were mixed.
The Holidays Are Over
February 20, 2019
While the top title on the Top 20 Kids Graphic Novels in the book channel, based on NPD BookScan data for January provided to ICv2, sold better than last month’s top title, overall sales were down from December.
'Dragon Ball,' Marie Kondo Lead the Pack
February 19, 2019
Sales on Dragon Ball Super and the "Decluttering Manga" were substantially higher than the other titles on the chart.
We Analyze Changes in Output from IDW, Dark Horse, BOOM! Studios, and Dynamite
February 11, 2019
We took a look at the mid-size comic publishers IDW, Dark Horse, BOOM!, and Dynamite to see how their publishing output has changed.
Column by Milton Griepp
January 17, 2019
Comic stores are getting hammered from two directions.
Manga Sales Get a Holiday Bounce
January 9, 2019
While there weren't a lot of big sellers at the top of the adult graphic novel charts by genre for December, holiday manga sales definitely got a bounce.
Dog Man Unleashed!
January 7, 2019
Sales went through the roof for the Top 20 Kids Graphic Novels in the book channel.
