This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Author GN Franchises" reflects sales in all channels for Spring 2016.  The "Top 10" chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.

Top 10 Author GN Franchises – Spring 2016

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

The Walking Dead

Image Comics

2

Saga

Image Comics

3

Sandman

Vertigo/DC Comics

4

Watchmen

DC Comics

5

Preacher

Vertigo/DC

6

Rat Queens

Image Comics

7

Patience

Fantagraphics Books

8

The Dark Tower

Marvel Comics

9

Scott Pilgrim

Oni Press

10

Fables

Vertigo/DC Comics

Note: Includes all channels

For more information on the graphic novel market for Spring 2016, see "Comic and Graphic Novel Sales Top $1 Billion."

For info on how to get your copy of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #90 with the full market reports, Pick Hits of the best upcoming releases, and reviews, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Correspondence' #90."