Top Three Settling In as Junji Ito Moves Up
February 25, 2019
The top three manga franchises for September through December have settled in for a ride at the top, with the Junji Ito horror titles making a move upward.
Half the Top 20 Author Graphic Novels Have at Least One Female Creator
February 21, 2019
Let's start with the Author chart, where fully half the graphic novels on the chart have at least one female creator.
Manga Powers Up, Author Sales Dip, Superheroes Up Slightly
February 21, 2019
We compared these charts to January 2018. The results were mixed.
Column by Steve Bennett
February 20, 2019
This week, Steve Bennett looks at the three new comics or comics-adjacent productions: Doom Patrol, The Umbrella Academy, and Kim Possible.
We've Been This Way Before
February 20, 2019
Tried and true is the theme for the Top 20 Kids Graphic Novels in the book channel, based on NPD BookScan data for January provided to ICv2.
The Holidays Are Over
February 20, 2019
While the top title on the Top 20 Kids Graphic Novels in the book channel, based on NPD BookScan data for January provided to ICv2, sold better than last month’s top title, overall sales were down from December.
DC Black Label Release From Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
February 19, 2019
Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo will imagine a Bruce Wayne who never became Batman in a DC Black Label release.
'The Life-Changing Manga of Marie Kondo' Gets the Silver
February 19, 2019
Decluttering maven’s manga hits charts in business that's built on accumulation of clutter.
'Dragon Ball,' Marie Kondo Lead the Pack
February 19, 2019
Sales on Dragon Ball Super and the "Decluttering Manga" were substantially higher than the other titles on the chart.
For Steamforged Games' 'Guild Ball'
February 15, 2019
A new team and four new captains join Steamforged Games’ fantasy football game Guild Ball.
