From ICv2's 'Internal Correspondence' #98
August 14, 2020
This chart of the ICv2 "Manga Franchises" reflects sales across trade channels for Spring 2020.
From ICv2's 'Internal Correspondence' #98
August 14, 2020
This chart of the ICv2 "Superhero Graphic Novel Franchises" reflects sales in all trade channels for Spring 2020.
Attorney and Ethics Advisor
August 14, 2020
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has brought in attorney and ethics advisor Jeff Trexler as Interim Director, the organization announced.
It's a Backlist Bonanza
August 13, 2020
Same old for Superheroes, first volumes for manga, and a new title from the creator of White Donkey hits authors.
Backlist in Motion!
August 13, 2020
While there are some new titles on the category charts for July, the action was in backlist.
Column by Steve Bennett
August 12, 2020
This week, Steve Bennett reviews Transformers/My Litttle Pony #1, looks at the new Mandrake the Magician, and finds a new twist in the popularity of the Bugs Bunny stamps.
DC Takes Top Spot in COVID Quarter
August 11, 2020
DC was the top publisher for comic retailers during Q2 2020, leading Marvel Comics by over 11 share points.
In Editorial, DC Universe, DC Direct
August 11, 2020
A major staff reduction is underway at DC, with editorial, DC Universe, and DC Direct all taking hits.
'Little Sister' Takes Over
August 10, 2020
There's a huge change to the list of the top 20 kids' graphic novels in the book channel, based on NPD BookScan data for July.
The Bad News and the Good News
August 10, 2020
The numbers give us a clue to the major upheaval on the list of the top 20 kids graphic novels in the book channel.