'Naruto' Still Dominant
February 5, 2009
This chart of the ICv2 “Top 25 Manga Properties” reflects sales for the full year of 2008.
Watchmen #1, Naruto #2
January 24, 2009
The Nielsen BookScan service has provided ICv2 with a ranking of the top 20 graphic novels of 2008.
Column by Steve Bennett
January 13, 2009
This week, Bennett gives us a two-fer: a discussion of the virtues of heroism, and the use of market research for comics.
Column by Steve Bennett
January 6, 2009
This week, Steve Bennett examines the reemergence of the anti-hero in comic books.
'Just my 2-cents'
January 4, 2009
Lauren Becker of WARP 9 in Clawson/Auburn Hills, MI offers his opinion of the recent Diamond Select Toys and Toys R Us discussion.
From ICv2 Guide #62: Manga & Anime
December 28, 2008
This chart of the ICv2 “Top 25 Manga Properties” reflects sales in all channels in September, October and the first half of November, 2008.
Column by Steve Bennett
December 22, 2008
This week, Steve Bennett surveys the landscape for Christmas comics and movies on Christmas.
Column by Steve Bennett
December 16, 2008
This week, Steve Bennett looks at the question of whether or not there will be an "Obama effect" on comics.
In Bookstores
December 9, 2008
Bookstores and other retailers tracked by Nielsen’s BookScan service sold 14.7% fewer graphic novels in Thanksgiving week 2008 as compared to Thanksgiving week in 2007.
Marvel's Digital Initiatives, Tuesday Delivery
November 6, 2008
In Part Two of this three part interview, we talk about the changing relationship between movies and publishing; Marvel’s digital initiatives; and Marvel’s position on a shift to a universal Tuesday delivery day to retailers.
