The Numbers Tell the Story
February 1, 2024
The numbers tell the story of the top Author, Superhero, and Manga graphic novel sales on the 2023 Circana BookScan charts.
Top 20 Superhero Sales Soar, Top Manga Up in Dollars, but Top Author Titles Slump
January 17, 2024
Abstract: Sales of the Top 20 Superhero titles rose year over year; the top Manga were up in dollars despite unit declines; but top Author titles were down.
Manga Fans Snap Up First and Most Recent Volumes in Top Series
January 12, 2024
Most of the chart is manga, with readers either buying the most recent volume of a series or jumping in with volume 1.
Broad Range of Author and Superhero Titles; Manga Sticks to Tried and True
December 6, 2023
A wide variety of different types of stories characterized both the Author and Superhero charts, but Manga shoppers stuck with familiar titles.
Authors, Manga Down; 'Superheroes' Up
December 6, 2023
Sales were down on the Author and Manga charts, but the Superhero category was up.
New 'TMNT,' New Manga, and the Return of 'The Mysteries'
December 1, 2023
Two new manga volumes topped the chart, a new TMNT graphic novel debuts in the Top 20, and The Mysteries sticks around for a second month.
Webtoons, Box Sets, and a Range of New Titles
November 10, 2023
October's best sellers include webtoons, box sets, and new titles in a wide range of styles and genres.
Crossing Over: A Batman Webtoon and a Spider-Man Manga
September 18, 2023
A Batman webtoon and a Spider-Man manga break out of the usual categories.
PRO: August 2023 Circana BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels with Actual Sales
One Best-Seller Is Not Enough
September 18, 2023
All three of the August charts are top-heavy, with one strong seller apiece.
New Young-Readers Manga Debuts in the Top 20
September 12, 2023
The August top 20 includes a new manga for young readers.
