First-Quarter Trends: Author, Superheroes Up, Manga Down
April 22, 2024
The trends have been consistent across the first quarter of 2024: Sales of the Top 20 Author and Superhero graphic novels are up, while Manga is down.
Anime Boosts Manga and Manhwa; 'TMNT' Stays atop Superhero Chart
March 12, 2024
Anime is propelling a handful of titles to the top of the Author and Manga charts, while the Turtles continue to rule the Superhero Top 20.
A Tough Month for the Top 20 in All Three Categories
June 20, 2023
Sales of the Top 20 titles were down in all three categories.
Author Titles Stay Level While Superhero and Manga Titles Decline
December 10, 2024
The Top 20 Superhero and Manga titles continue to lose sales, but the Author category stayed flat in November 2024.
Top Titles Reflect Current Trends
October 14, 2024
Marvel's Ultimate Universe relaunch, DC's Compact Comics, anime, podcasts, and scary/cute horror all show up on the September charts.
In Comic Stores vs. Book Channel
July 19, 2024
These charts of the top Author graphic novels for Spring show the differences between the fans shopping in comic stores vs. the book channel.
Top 20 Manga Decline Slows as Author, Superhero Sales Go Up
May 20, 2024
Year over year manga sales were down, but not as much as last year, while Author and Superhero sales continue to increase.
Author, Superhero Sales Up, Manga Down
March 12, 2024
Year over year sales of Author and Superhero titles were up, but manga continued its decline.
Blockbusters Give Sales a Boost on Author, Superhero Charts
May 15, 2023
Sales of Author and Superhero titles were up, with blockbuster titles topping both charts.
The Month Without a Blockbuster
May 12, 2025
There's no Big New Title at the top of the April chart.
