Big Jump in Sales from Last Year
January 10, 2022
Unit sales were considerably higher in December 2021 than in December 2020.
'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.
First Volumes Top the Chart
March 2, 2022
The top 20 manga chart of the year is dominated by starter volumes.
A Good Month for Superheroes
April 13, 2022
Superhero graphic novels are usually the lowest sellers in the book channel, but March 2022 was an exception.
You've Watched the Movie, Now Read the Comics
April 13, 2022
Several of the titles on this month's Superhero chart have tie-ins to media properties.
'Spy x Family' Gets a Boost from Anime
May 10, 2022
With the new anime just out, Spy x Family was hotter than ever.
Anime Matters (Plus a Couple of Exceptions)
July 11, 2022
Anime continues to drive sales of most of the series in the top 20, but this month’s chart has two standout exceptions.
Plus: New Titles from the Creators of 'Spy x Family,' 'Tokyo Ghoul,' and 'Death Note'
July 12, 2022
VIZ Media has also licensed new series from the creators of the best-sellers Spy x Family, Tokyo Ghoul, and Death Note.
Column by Steve Bennett
September 2, 2020
This week, Steve Bennett looks at the Dumpster Fire Night Light and other new and improved dumpster fire toys, the death of Chadwick Boseman, and Superman, Man of Tomorrow.
