This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Genre Properties" reflects graphic novel sales in all channels for the Full Year 2012.  The "Top 10" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




Top 10 Genre Graphic Novel Properties – Full Year 2012

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

The Walking Dead

Image Comics

2

Fables

Vertigo/DC

3

Sandman

Vertigo/DC

4

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Dark Horse Comics

5

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Top Shelf Productions

6

Saga

Image Comics

7

Chew

Image Comics

8

Star Wars

Dark Horse Comics

9

American Vampire

Vertigo/DC

10

Game of Thrones

Dynamite Entertainment

 

Note: Includes all channels

 

 
For more information on the graphic novel market for Full Year 2012, see "Hoping the Good Times in Comics Last."
 
For more information on the release of ICv2's Internal Corrrespondence #81, and information on how to get the ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Correspondence' #81."