In August
September 15, 2017
An analysis of variant use on big books by the Big Two.
Female Creator-Focused Publisher Hits Direct Market
September 14, 2017
Emet Comics has made the leap into direct market sales with its first listings in Diamond's Previews catalog.
Trade Collections to Follow
September 13, 2017
IDW Publishing's Woodworks imprint is fulfilling IDW CEO Ted Adams’ promise that the new imprint would reflect independence in the way it gets its publications into the hands of readers.
Top Marvel Sells 86,123
September 12, 2017
DC Comics used a full complement of variants to drive sales for Dark Nights: Metal #1 up to 261,997.
Sales Estimates for August Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
September 11, 2017
These are estimates of the sales on comic books by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during August 2017.
Sales Estimates for August Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
September 11, 2017
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during August 2017.
August Sales Trends, Market Shares, Top 10s
September 8, 2017
August was another tough month in a tough year for comics and graphic novel sales in comic stores.
'Helping Comic Retailers with Issues'
August 31, 2017
Three comic store owners have announced the formation of a new charity to help struggling brick and mortar comic stores stay in business.
An occasional column from the retail trenches by Kendall Swafford
August 25, 2017
This week, columnist Kendall Swafford looks at Marvel's comic publishing from the point of view of Disney, its corporate parent.
View of the Market, Comics and Games
August 15, 2017
In Part 1, we talk about the down market in comic stores and what's happening in bookstores, the mass channel, and game stores.
