PRO: August 2020 NPD BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, and Superhero Graphic Novels with Actual Sales
Summer Ends with Ups and Downs
September 10, 2020
While the Superhero numbers are always low compared to the other categories, they are actually a little better this month than usual.
New Junji Ito, 'Critical Role,' New Audience for 'The Umbrella Academy'
September 4, 2020
Media, events drive top sellers, new volumes in key franchises.
Gamer Tie-ins Lose Some Luster but Manga Stays Strong
September 4, 2020
There are signs that the appetite for gamer-podcast tie-in graphic novels is cooling.
From ICv2's 'Internal Correspondence' #98
August 14, 2020
This chart of the ICv2 "Manga Franchises" reflects sales across trade channels for Spring 2020.
It's a Backlist Bonanza
August 13, 2020
Same old for Superheroes, first volumes for manga, and a new title from the creator of White Donkey hits authors.
Backlist in Motion!
August 13, 2020
While there are some new titles on the category charts for July, the action was in backlist.
Seeing Double with 'Adventure Zone'
August 7, 2020
You're not seeing double; the new Adventure Zone graphic novel takes the top two slots on the list of the top 20 adult graphic novels in the book channel.
The 'Adventure Zone' Paradox
August 7, 2020
There's a bit of a twist to the list of the top 20 adult graphic novels in the book channel.
Batman, 'My Hero Academia,' and 'March' Loom Large
July 17, 2020
Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun, a shonen comedy series about a girl who bonds with a male ghost who lives in the girls bathroom of her school.
Party On, Dudes!
July 17, 2020
There's good news to be had on the list of the top 20 Author, Manga, and Superhero graphic novels in the book channel.
