From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #99
March 26, 2021
This chart of the Top 10 Kids Graphic Novel Franchises reflects sales in both the comic store and book channels during Fall 2020 (September-December).
As Overall Book Sales Explode
April 20, 2021
Q1 U.S. book channel graphic novel sales grew by 4 million units over Q1 2020 as overall book sales were exploding, according to NPD BookScan.
New Adventures for Karen and Olive, plus Cullen Bunn on Ghoul Trouble in Middle School
April 26, 2021
Our Pick Hits include new adventures for Karen and Olive, plus Cullen Bunn brings ghoul trouble in middle school.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #100
July 6, 2021
These top franchise charts originally appeared in ICv2's Internal Correspondence #100.
Holiday-Themed Titles with Licensed Characters
August 26, 2021
Funko Games has announced five holiday-themed games featuring licensed characters set to release this fall.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
September 22, 2021
In this column by Rob Salkowitz, he asks whether big comic company podcasts bring new readers into the publishing business.
At EOY
September 24, 2021
IDW Publishing's license to publish new Marvel middle-grade comic material will end after its December releases.
Column by Steve Bennett
November 17, 2021
This week, columnist Steve Bennett explores the announcements from Disney+ Day and discusses Shang-Chi's friend Morris' popularity.
New Titles from Kazuo Umezz, Jiro Taniguchi, and Kei Sanbe
January 3, 2022
This month’s picks include a horror classic by Kazuo Umezz, a foodie manga from Jiro Taniguchi, and Kei Sanbe's newest supernatural suspense series.
How He Doubled His Store After His Neighbors Got Arrested, More
February 16, 2022
Jaycox had a unique opportunity to expand when the occupants of the store space next to his were arrested.
