This chart of the ICv2 "Top 5 Comic Strip Franchises" reflects sales in all channels for Summer 2014.  The "Top 5" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.

Top 5 Comic Strip Franchises – Summer 2014

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Peanuts

Fantagraphics/Random House/IDW

2

Cannon

Fantagraphics Books

3

Batman

IDW Publishing

4

Dick Tracy

IDW Publishing

5

Pearls Before Wine

Andrews McMeel

 

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for Summer 2014, see "Broadening Demo Driving GN Growth."

For info on how to get your copy of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #86 with the full market reports, Pick Hits of the best upcoming releases, and reviews, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Correspondence' #86."