A Shonen Samurai Story, an Astro Boy Remix, and a New Take on Masked Superheroes
May 13, 2022
This month’s picks include a Shonen Jump manga with a historical setting, a remix of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy, and an alternative take on masked superheroes.
Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data
April 5, 2022
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American graphic novels (and manga) around the world.
Crunchyroll Moves to Paid Subs for New Anime
March 30, 2022
Crunchyroll is limiting its free offerings and requiring a subscription for most new shows.
In-Depth Report on 2021 (and Early 2022) Comic Store Sales
March 10, 2022
In-depth report on 2021 (and early 2022) sales in comic stores.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #101
March 10, 2022
This top franchise chart originally appeared in ICv2's Internal Correspondence #101.
Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data
March 10, 2022
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American graphic novels (and manga) around the world.
These Series Have the Highest Dollar Sales Per Volume
March 1, 2022
Here's a look at which manga have the highest dollar sales per volume across all channels.
The Manga Market, the Manga Shortage, Key 2022 Releases
February 28, 2022
We caught up with VIZ Media Vice President Kevin Hamric and talked about the manga market in 2021 and 2022, the ongoing manga shortage, and key releases for 2022.
NPD Reports Sales Up 160% in Units
February 28, 2022
Unit sales of manga in NPD-tracked accounts were up 160% in 2021.
Plus: 'Shonen Jump Guide to Making Manga'
February 14, 2022
VIZ Media's announcements also included The Shonen Jump Guide to Making Manga, with contributions by the creators of My Hero Academia and One Piece.
