Estimated quantities for initial orders on graphic novels shipping in February 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.

Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in February 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond US.

LPC Group, which distributes comic and manga trade paperbacks and hardcovers to the book trade,has outsourced its logistics to Client Distribution Services (CDS) and is closing its Chicago warehouse.

Comic and graphic novel orders to Diamond U.S. (dollars) were up 18% for January 2002 vs. January 2001.

Batman: The 10-Cent Adventure topped the comic charts for January 2002, with over 650,000 copies ordered from Diamond U.S. prior to any late orders or reorders.

Estimated quantities for initial orders on comics shipping in January 2002 from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond U.S..

New products dominated the Top 10 Cool lists this month, as strong new releases timed for the holidays pushed aside older ones.

Initial comic and graphic novel orders to Diamond from North American pop culture stores were up 7% (in dollars) over December 2000, capping off a strong year-over-year trend for the fourth quarter.

For the first time in recent memory, initial U.S. orders on a comic title by pop culture stores have topped $1 million retail.

Estimated quantities for initial orders for comics shipping in December from pop culture stores ordering from Diamond U.S.