This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Genre Properties" reflects sales in all channels for Q1 & Q2 2011.  The "Top 10" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




Top 10 Genre Graphic Novel Properties – Q1 & Q2 2011

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

The Walking Dead

Image Comics

2

Fables

Vertigo

3

Star Wars

Dark Horse Comics

4

Sandman

Vertigo

5

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Dark Horse Comics

6

Serenity

Dark Horse Comics

7

Dark Tower

Marvel Comics

8

Chew

Image Comics

9

Y: The Last Man

Vertigo

10

True Blood

IDW Publishing

 

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Q1 & Q2 2011, see "Signs of Event Fatigue in the Comic Market."

For more information on the release of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #76, and information on how to get the ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Corresondence' #76."