The 'Adventure Zone' Paradox
August 7, 2020
There's a bit of a twist to the list of the top 20 adult graphic novels in the book channel.
ICv2 Interview: VIZ Media Vice President Publishing Sales Kevin Hamric
August 7, 2020
We caught up with VIZ Media Vice President Publishing Sales Kevin Hamric to find out how manga’s been doing in the COVID era, and learned about binge reading, box sets, volume 1s, and other recent trends.
As Everything Else Grows Across Channels
July 24, 2020
Superheroes are now the third largest content category for graphic novels, behind manga and kids titles.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
July 20, 2020
Rob Salkowitz's annual column sharing the best bets for business-people at (or in this case viewing) San Diego Comic-Con.
Batman, 'My Hero Academia,' and 'March' Loom Large
July 17, 2020
Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun, a shonen comedy series about a girl who bonds with a male ghost who lives in the girls bathroom of her school.
Party On, Dudes!
July 17, 2020
There's good news to be had on the list of the top 20 Author, Manga, and Superhero graphic novels in the book channel.
'Strange Planet' Sequel Debuts in the Top Spot
July 13, 2020
In the number one spot is Nathan Pyle's Stranger Planet, the sequel to his 2019 Strange Planet.
Sales of the Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels Up Over June 2019
July 13, 2020
Sales of the Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels were up over the list from June 2019, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plus: New Licenses from Tokyopop and Denpa
July 8, 2020
We round up the news from VIZ Media, Tokyopop, Denpa, and Kodansha from multiple virtual anime and manga events this past weekend.
Dark Nights and Domestic Comedy
June 9, 2020
Shout-out to The Way of the Househusband, a quirky comedy about a former yakuza (organized crime) boss who goes all melty and domestic when he marries a career woman.
