Author and Superhero Charts Lack New Material
February 19, 2025
With a few notable exceptions, the Author and Superhero charts are filled with older titles, indicating weakness in recent releases.
Author, Superhero Sales Drop Below 2023 Levels
February 19, 2025
Combined sales of the Top 20 on the Author and Superhero charts dropped to slightly below their 2023 levels.
Compact Comics, 'Scott Pilgrim' Box Set Make the Top 20
September 18, 2024
It was a good month for DC's Compact Comics and the Scott Pilgrim box set.
PRO: August 2024 Circana BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels with Actual Sales
Sales Strong for Superhero and Author Titles, but Manga Declines Again
September 18, 2024
Sales were down for the Top 20 Manga, but the Author and Superhero categories both saw increases.
Manhwa, ROM, and 'Jujutsu Kaisen' All Make the Top 20
February 23, 2024
The January charts include plenty of manhwa, the massive ROM omnibus, and a whole lotta Jujutsu Kaisen.
'Solo Leveling,' 'TMNT' Boost Sales, 'Chainsaw Man' Not So Much
February 23, 2024
Solo Leveling and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles led strong sales on the Author and Superhero charts, while manga sales sagged.
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.
New Properties Pop Up
October 11, 2023
New titles freshen up the September Top 20s.
Decline in Sales Hits Across the Board
October 11, 2023
Sales were down for the top titles in all three categories.
Plus: Manga Sales Trends, Up-and-Coming Genres
March 1, 2023
DeVera also gave his take on recent sales trends and which genres are growing right now.
