Waiting for Dog Man
March 9, 2021
It's time to compare Cat Kid to Dog Man on the chart of the Top 20 Kids Graphic Novels in the book channel.
Learning from Comic Store Strategy and Covid Pivots
February 15, 2021
Lots of great learnings (as usual) in this comic retailer profile.
New Volumes in Top Five
February 8, 2021
There are two new titles in the top 20 kids graphic novels in the book channel.
Cat Kid No Dog Man
February 8, 2021
While Cat Kid may eventually reach the heights occupied by Dog Man, most successful graphic novel series in U.S. history, it's not there yet.
New Superhero from 'Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures' Creators
February 1, 2021
First Second Books plans for the first half of 2021 include a new superhero story from the creators of Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the Eighth Grade.
What's In, What's Out with Young Readers
January 21, 2021
Many of the usual suspects made the chart, but a few books that frequently charted were missing from the full-year top 20.
Dog Man and Cat Kid Drive Robust Sales
January 21, 2021
The first thing to note is how much higher the numbers are for kids graphic novels than for their adult counterparts.
All Hail Cat Kid
January 11, 2021
For only the second time in two years, a Dog Man book does not top the list of the top 20 kids graphic novels in the book channel.
Not the Best of Holiday Seasons, Not the Worst of Holiday Seasons
January 11, 2021
The new Dav Pilkey property is not selling as well as Dog Man (yet).
Everybody Was at Home
January 8, 2021
Increased time at home for both kids and adults was the biggest driver, along with a superheated political environment.
