Author and Superhero Charts Lack New Material
February 19, 2025
With a few notable exceptions, the Author and Superhero charts are filled with older titles, indicating weakness in recent releases.
Author, Superhero Sales Drop Below 2023 Levels
February 19, 2025
Combined sales of the Top 20 on the Author and Superhero charts dropped to slightly below their 2023 levels.
Horror Is Hot!
February 17, 2025
McLean looked at the top-growth manga series and highlighted other trends of interest to comics retailers, including the rise in popularity of horror.
Behold the Power of Anime
February 14, 2025
Manga tied to anime dominate the Top 20.
Sales Drop, But Pricey Volumes Soften the Blow
February 14, 2025
Total unit sales of the Top 20 were down year over year, but the drop in dollar sales was less steep than the unit drop.
Overall Sales Down, Kids Titles Up Slightly
February 13, 2025
According to BookScan, unit sales of graphic novels were down in 2024 compared to 2023, but Kids titles inched up slightly.
Familiar Favorites Fill the Charts
January 20, 2025
Shoppers stuck with familiar properties in December.
Sales Drop, Best-Sellers Hit Harder
January 20, 2025
Sales were down across all three categories, compared to December 2023, with big dips at the top of the charts.
Anime Keeps Bringing the Sales
January 15, 2025
Most of the top sellers in December 2024 are manga and manhwa that are linked to anime.
Sales Drop for the Third Month in a Row
January 15, 2025
Year over year sales of the Top 20 titles declined for the third month in a row.
