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.
'Strange Planet' Sequel Debuts in the Top Spot
July 13, 2020
In the number one spot is Nathan Pyle's Stranger Planet, the sequel to his 2019 Strange Planet.
Sales of the Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels Up Over June 2019
July 13, 2020
Sales of the Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels were up over the list from June 2019, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manga News: Yen Press Announces New Acquisitions
July 7, 2020
Yen Press kicked off July with two rounds of announcements of new manga, art book, and light novel licenses.