A Mischievous Cat from Moto Hagio, Yokai Stories by Shigeru Mizuki, and More!
January 3, 2022
With new books from veteran creators such as Naoki Urasawa, Moto Hagio, and Shigeru Mizuki, as well as romances, cat stories, and other flights of the imagination, 2021 was a great year for manga.
Manga, Kids, Author and Superhero
December 21, 2021
Prepared exclusively for our Pro subscribers, this chart of the ICv2 Top 10 Graphic Novel Franchises in four categories reflects sales in all trade channels for Summer 2021.
Via Virtual Awards Ceremony
November 30, 2021
People of Play (POP) announced the winners of the 2021 TAGIE Awards. These awards honor innovators, designers, and marketers in the toy and game industy.
Sales Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 1, 2021
These are estimates of comic sales by Diamond Comic Distributors U.S. to comic specialty stores during September 2021.
Sales Estimates Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
October 6, 2021
These are estimates of graphic novels sales by Diamond Comic Distributors U.S. to comic specialty stores during July 2021.
Column by Steve Bennett
August 25, 2021
This week, columnist Steve Bennett looks at two Tom Taylor comics and a new animated series as they seek relevance.
Titles Include 'Walking Dead' Spinoff, 'Paw Patrol'
June 25, 2021
Three new graphic novel lines for young readers have lined up a wide variety of titles, from a Walking Dead spinoff for teens to Paw Patrol books for tiny tots.
New Superhero from 'Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures' Creators
February 1, 2021
First Second Books plans for the first half of 2021 include a new superhero story from the creators of Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the Eighth Grade.
Column by Steve Bennett
November 25, 2020
This week, Steve Bennett talks this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with COVID-19 Restrictions.
Manga Fit for a Queen, a Curious Kid, or a Graphic Designer
October 28, 2020
Stories that range from the classic to the offbeat, including childhood favorites, sophisticated stories, and a few titles that might surprise you.