This chart of the ICv2 "Author Graphic Novel Franchises" reflects sales in all trade channels for Spring 2018, based on analysis of sales through comic stores and the book channel, including online.

Top 10 Author GN Franchises (Comic Stores, Bookstores) – Spring 2018

Rank

Franchise

Publisher

1

The Walking Dead

Image Comics

2

Saga

Image Comics

3

Paper Girls

Image Comics

4

March

Top Shelf/IDW Publishing

5

The Dark Tower

Marvel Comics

6

Sandman

Vertigo

7

Hellboy

Dark Horse Comics

8

Am I There Yet?: The Loop-de-loop, Zigzagging Journey to Adulthood

Clarkson Potter

9

The Wicked + The Divine

Image Comics

10

Scott Pilgrim 

Oni Press


For info on how to get your copy of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #94 with market reports, feature articles, and the full charts, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Correspondence' #94."

For more graphic novels bestseller charts, see also:
Top 10 Superhero Graphic Novel Franchises – Spring 2018
Top 10 Manga Franchises – Spring 2018
Top 10 Kids/Tweens Graphic Novel Franchises – Spring 2018
Top 10 Young Adult Graphic Novel Franchises - Spring 2018