Column by Scott Thorne
February 7, 2022
This week, columnist Scott Thorne discusses Wizards of the Coast's new executive hires and what they could mean for the company.
Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data
February 3, 2022
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American comics around the world.
Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data
February 3, 2022
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American comics around the world.
Games and Puzzles Supercategory Up 23% Since 2019
January 31, 2022
Game and puzzle sales grew 23% in 2021 compared to 2019, based on data collected at point-of-sale from chains, online retailers, and other retail outlets by The NPD Group.
An Upcoming Standard-Sized Comic Variant Will Feature Both on the Cover
January 28, 2022
The Mandalorian and Grogu (aka "Baby Yoda") will be making their first cover appearances, for a standard-sized comic book, on an upcoming variant cover.
'Star Wars', 'Indiana Jones', Princesses, 'Frozen'
January 27, 2022
Disney has parceled out major licenses, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Disney Princesses, and Frozen, between the two largest U.S. toy companies.
'Valerian and Laureline' Artist Dead at 83
January 24, 2022
The Valerian and Laureline artist is dead at the age of 83.
Releases for Both Will Wrap Up Over the Course of 2022
January 20, 2022
IDW Publishing's releases based on both properties will wrap up by the end of 2022.
'Sithmas', 'Lore Olympus' Stay on Top; Manga Chart Shifts
January 13, 2022
The top sellers in the Superhero and Manga charts stayed at the top for the second month in a row, but the manga chart was less predictable.
Manga and Author Sales Up, Superheroes Down
January 13, 2022
Sales were up from 2020 in the Author and Manga categories, but down in Superheroes.