From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #88
July 21, 2015
This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Manga Franchises" reflects sales in all channels for Spring 2015.
According to New ICv2 Report
July 20, 2015
ICv2 has released the results of its study on the size of the hobby game market in 2014, including the finding that that the market in the U.S. and Canada totaled around $880 million at retail, as reported in the recently released Internal Correspondence #88.
Sales Estimates for June Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
July 8, 2015
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during June 2015.
Column by Scott Thorne
June 28, 2015
This week, Thorne shares tips on recovering stolen TCG cards.
Sales Estimates for May Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
June 15, 2015
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during May 2015.
For Dynamite Entertainment
May 19, 2015
Dynamite Entertainment has signed a deal with the Web-comedy duo Smosh (Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox) for the creation of a line of Smosh comics and graphic novels.
The Display, Section Performance, Selling to Libraries
May 8, 2015
In Part 1, we talk about his display area, how the section compares financially to other parts of the store, and building a relationship with libraries.
On Selling Comics and Graphic Novels to Kids
May 4, 2015
We talk to retailer Joe Field about the techniques he uses to sell comics and graphic novels to kids (and their parents).
Week of May 5, 2015
May 3, 2015
It is a very weak slate of releases due on Tuesday unless you enjoy the softcore bondage of Fifty Shades of Grey , or are in the mood for the well-produced civil rights drama Selma , or if you want to see one of the better “art” movies of recent years.
Anime Expected Around Same Time
April 6, 2015
VIZ Media will launch the Yo-Kai Watch manga in North America, the company is announcing today, one part of a major cultural event for kids.
