From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #97
March 4, 2020
This chart of the ICv2 "Kids/Tweens Graphic Novel Franchises" reflects sales in all trade channels for Fall 2019.
Disney, Decepticons, and the World's Greatest Detective
February 28, 2020
Publishers are closing the loop licensing manga based on American properties for English-language readers.
Tour, Consumer Ads, Convention Appearances
February 3, 2020
First Second is planning a major marketing campaign around its upcoming graphic novel launch InvestiGators.
Column by Paul Levitz
January 14, 2020
In this column, Paul Levitz looks at how we got to 2019, when kids graphic novels became the biggest thing in comics, and how to ride the wave.
Top Takeaways from the ICv2 Insider Talks
November 6, 2019
Two big takeaways on the market were the biggest shockers.
Top Choices from a Growing Range
October 23, 2019
There's a wider array of kids' graphic novels to choose from than ever before.
Plus: New Titles from Oni Press, BOOM! Studios
October 14, 2019
We round up the latest news on comics and graphic novels for young readers, including new titles from Oni Press and BOOM! Studios.
Graphix Series Will Adapt Popular Chapter Books
September 4, 2019
Scholastic will launch a series of “I Survived” graphic novels, based on the best-selling chapter book series by Lauren Tarshis.
Comic Book-Based ‘The Kitchen’ Bombs
August 11, 2019
David Leitch's Fast and Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw dropped 58%, but still had enough firepower to top the weekend box office.
Kids and Manga Up, Superheroes and Author Titles Down
July 29, 2019
An ICv2 analysis of graphic novel sales by content category in 2018 showed Kids and Manga titles up, while Superhero and Author titles declined.