TOK = Tokyopop In the early 1980s, Marvel and DC Comics provided trade terms favorable for larger distributors and those with efficient freight systems, effectively "play[ing] into the hands of the major distributors such as Capital and Diamond," and hastening the demise of smaller distributors. for, "Geppi of Diamond Calls on Retailers to Voice Objections to Publishers,", "Diamond Distributors Clashes With Aardvark-Vanaheim,", "Newswatch: Diamond Refuses to Distribute Xeric Winner, "What's the Story Behind Diamond's Rejection of Mike Diana? UNI =United Plankton Pictures Comichron is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. Additional sales made to online merchants and other specialty stores may be included as well. [2], On June 5, 2020, DC Comics announced that they would discontinue their distribution agreement with Diamond and that their books would now be distributed by Penguin Random House for their graphic novels and by UCS Comic Distributors (subsidiary of Midtown Comics) and Lunar Distribution (subsidiary of Discount Comic Book Service in Fort Wayne, Indiana). TOP 200 COMIC BOOKSBased on Total Unit Sales of Products Invoiced in June 2021. . [5] Geppi's publishing activities with Gemstone Publishing consist primarily of reprints of classic titles and artworks, as well as publications (including professional fanzines "pro-zines") focusing heavily on the history of the comics medium. EXCLUSIVE: Read an excerpt from Bogacs & Engers UNDER KINGDOM, A Year of Free Comics: Its the end of the world in THE UNCOMMONS, Marvin the Martian and more Looney Tunes to appear in new episodes of BUGS BUNNY BUILDERS, Classic Comic Compendium: GRENDEL DEVIL BY THE DEED, BUFFY VAMPIRE SLAYER #38 LAST GLEAMING PT 3, HELLBOY DOUBLE FEATURE OF EVIL ONE SHOT #1, STAR WARS OLD REPUBLIC #5 BLOOD OF EMPIRE PT 2, STAR WARS BLOOD TIES TALE JANGO & BOBA FETT #4, CONSTANTINE HELLBLAZER CITY OF DEMONS #3 (MR), CONSTANTINE HELLBLAZER CITY OF DEMONS #4 (MR), ROBERT JORDAN WHEEL OF TIME EYE O/T WORLD #6, WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BARON VON SHOCK #4 (MR), CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD LAST BATTLE #5 (MR), JIM BUTCHER DRESDEN FILES STORM FRONT VOL 02 #4, AMORY WARS KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH 3 #6, DC COMICS PRESENTS THE FLASH GREEN LANTERN #1, LA BANKS VAMPIRE HUNTRESS #2 THE HIDDEN DARKNESS, VERTIGO RESURRECTED THE EXTREMIST #1 (MR), AVENGERS THOR CAPTAIN AMERICA OFF INDEX MU #7, GI JOE VS COBRA FALL SPECIAL VACATION I/N SHADOWS. [10] Second Genesis had previously absorbed distributors Sunrise Distributors and Comex. [16] Capital City's response saw it sign exclusive deals with Kitchen Sink Press and Viz Comics, but a year later faced the choice between bankruptcy and selling out. Rik Offenberger EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. Most graphic novel publishers also release their titles through other channels, which make up a majority of graphic novel sales over-all. J. C. Vaughn Duin, Steve and, "Newswatch: Independent Meets Its Destiny,", "NewsWatch: Diamond Acquires Titan Distributors,", "Newswatch: Diamond Acquires Titan Distributors,", "Newswatch: Tip 11: Go Exclusive with Diamond", Dean, Michael, "Will DC Buy Diamond?" For links to all previous Top Diamond Comics and Top Diamond Graphic Novel articles (going back to 2001, including preorder analysis through March 2003 and actual order analysis beginning March 2003), see "ICv2 Top 300 Comics and Top 300 GNs Index. The third quarter works out to $109.34 million, just slightly higher than the same . [34], Diamond lost customers with this approach, however, "and eventually backed down. Top 400 Most Ordered Comics In June 2021 Through Diamond Sales Dollar Index Description Price Publisher 1 1 418.88 VENOM #35 $9.99 MARVEL In December 2002, it was announced that "Gemstone Publishing had signed the license to publishing Disney comics in North America," with ex-Gladstone Publishing editor-in-chief John Clark joining Gemstone in the same position over its Disney line. "Comic Distribution Headaches,", Spurgeon, Tom. 69, Locke & Key Spanish Ed Vol. In 1982, Baltimore-based comics retailer Steve Geppi founded Diamond Comic Distributors. To clarify the comparatives: Were taking the Top 300 grouping for July 2019 (seen at http://bit.ly/Jul19Comics), knocking out all the DC books, and then refilling the rest of the Top 300s with non-DC items. Other comics in the top ten include X-Men #21 (#5), Planet-Sized X-Men #1 (#6), Star Wars: The High Republic #6 (#8), and Wolverine #13 (#9). 3 Absolute Carnage, Witches of Brooklyn Sc Vol. Free shipping for many products! While they also make action figures in a variety of sizes, as well as banks, busts, statues and prop replicas, many of their licensed properties are released in the form of Minimates, which has helped make Minimates one of the most prolific and diverse block figure toy lines in the world. Copyright 2022, Diamond Comic Distributors. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 5 pages of used Australian stamps - see scans at the best online prices at eBay! 6 King In Black, Beneath Trees HC Vol. As the largest distributors of English-language comics, toys, games, and preservation supplies worldwide, our mission is to support and serve the Direct Market. Barry Gregory display: $.fn.dataTable.Responsive.display.childRowImmediate Some other publishers distribute directly to stores or through other distributors and as a result this analysis may understate their sales. Since 1982, Diamond has worked to cultivate productive and profitable relationships between retailers and vendors. Rates are available upon request. December and January seem a little more reasonable. NEXT > Contact Us . Marvel Comics rounded out the top ten with four titles at the top echelons of the sales chart. Its collections included comic books, magazines, movies, newspapers, television, radio and video game memorabilia, including comic books, movie posters, toys, buttons, badges, cereal boxes, trading cards, dolls and figurines. [6], In 1995, Marvel Comics challenged Diamond and main rival Capital City by buying the third largest distributor Heroes World Distribution and distributing its titles in-house after taking over from Curtis Circulation. }, 801 = 801 Media Inc. Unit and dollar market shares are calculated based upon orders for comic books, graphic novels, and magazines invoiced and shipped to Diamond customers during any given month, which comprises pre-orders, advance reorders, and reorders, minus any copies that are received back from a title marked as returnable. No commercial use permitted. [citation needed]. [3], In 1996, Diamond launched the toll-free Comic Shop Locator service. The top dollar item among comic books and among comics-related items overall was Amazing Spider-Man #74, which was priced at $9.99. STU = Studio Foglio The third quarter works out to $109.34 million, just slightly higher than the same quarter in 2019 with DC included and 43% higher than the same category in 2019 when looking just at the Top 300s for publishers besides DC. "Acme started in 1983. . Venom #35, the 200th issue of Marvel Comics' Venom overall and the climax to Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman's groundbreaking run on the title, was the best-selling comic book of June 2021 through Diamond Comic Distributors. Diamond distributes to the direct market in the United States and has exclusive distribution arrangements with several major U.S. comic book publishers, including Dark Horse Comics and Image Comics. BAN = Bandai Entertainment Finally, Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalos Wolverine and the X-Men #2 ranked #10. "[49] Other titles followed, and Gemstone held their license until early 2009.[50]. ", Webtoons, Anime and the 'D&D' Movie Push Sales, Graphic novels based on webtoons, manga tied to anime, and the. Definitely a strange feeling, but Im thankful to everyone who supported the book. "Diamond and the Small Press, Part II: Breaking the Cycle: Rick Veitch Leaves Diamond Behind,", Stroup, Tim and Mark Thompson. Media Release -- Wonder Woman and Aquaman enter the fray in the battle against the Parademons while Vic Stone is transformed into a new hero in Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's Justice League #3 from DC Comics, the best-selling comic book to comics retailers o What do you suppose is the likelihood that they will ever put these Exiles TPBs into hardcover editions? Support research by Comichron on Patreon! COMICS; FILM & TV; VIDEO GAMES; SALES CHARTS; PODCASTS; COMIC CONS; REVIEWS; COLUMNS. Marvel Comics had the largest percentage of the top 300 comics with 47.97% of the total units sold followed by DC Comics with 34.39%. CLASSIC TP COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL 01, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA HC BOOK 04 (MR), AVENGERS BY JASON AARON TP VOL 03 WAR OF VAMPIRE, CRITICAL ROLE VOX MACHINA ORIGINS TP VOL 01, STRANGE PLANET SNEAKING HIDING VIBRATING CREATURE, HELLBOY OMNIBUS TP VOL 01 SEED OF DESTRUCTION, WICKED & DIVINE TP VOL 01 THE FAUST ACT (MR), AGGRETSUKO HC VOL 03 LITTLE REI OF SUNSHINE, UMBRELLA ACADEMY TP VOL 01 APOCALYPSE SUITE, WHAT IF CLASSIC COMPLETE COLLECTION TP VOL 02, MAID I HIRED RECENTLY IS MYSTERIOUS GN VOL 01, BLACK PANTHER TP BOOK 07 INTERG EMPIRE WAKANDA PT 02, THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SLIME GN VOL 16, CRITICAL ROLE VOX MACHINA ORIGINS TP VOL 02, JUPITERS LEGACY TP VOL 02 NETFLIX ED (MR), MY HERO ACADEMIA TEAM-UP MISSIONS GN VOL 01, SMASHED JUNJI ITO STORY COLLECTION HC (MR), AMERICAN CULT GRAPHIC HIST OF RELIGIOUS CULTS IN AMERICA, FRIEND OF THE DEVIL HC A RECKLESS BOOK (MR), DUNE HOUSE ATREIDES LTD ED HC VOL 01 (NET), ICE CREAM MAN TP VOL 01 RAINBOW SPRINKLES, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN EPIC COLL TP RETURN OF SINISTER SIX, BABY SITTERS LITTLE SISTER GN VOL 04 KARENS KITTYCAT CLUB, AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER OMNIBUS TP THE PROMISE, LEGEND OF ZELDA LEGENDARY ED GN VOL 01 OCARINA TIME, MAISON IKKOKU COLLECTORS EDITION TP VOL 04, UMBRELLA ACADEMY TP VOL 03 HOTEL OBLIVION, BITTER ROOT TP VOL 02 RAGE & REDEMPTION (MR), JUPITERS LEGACY TP VOL 03 NETFLIX ED (MR), I CAN READ COMICS LEVEL 3 GN TINY TALES SHELL QUEST, INVINCIBLE TP VOL 24 END OF ALL THINGS PART 1 (MR), JUPITERS LEGACY TP VOL 04 NETFLIX ED (MR), MARVEL ZOMBIES TP VOL 01 COMPLETE COLLECTION, INVINCIBLE TP VOL 25 END OF ALL THINGS PART 2 (MR), FRANKENSTEIN HC JUNJI ITO STORY COLLECTION, OBLIVION SONG BY KIRKMAN & DE FELICI TP VOL 01 (MR), EAST OF WEST TP VOL 01 THE PROMISE (NEW PTG), GIDEON FALLS TP VOL 02 ORIGINAL SINS (MR), LEGEND OF KORRA TP PART 01 RUINS OF EMPIRE, CRITICAL ROLE VOX MACHINA ORIGINS LIBRARY ED HC VOL 01, AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER IMBALANCE LIBRARY EDITION HC, IF THE RPG WORLD HAD SOCIAL MEDIA GN VOL 01, I CAN READ COMICS LEVEL 1 GN CLARK SHARK & SCHOOL SING, LEGEND OF ZELDA TWILIGHT PRINCESS GN VOL 01, STAR WARS DARTH VADER TP VOL 02 SHADOWS AND SECRETS, BATTLER BRITTON PRATT WAR PICTURE LIBRARY HC, STAR WARS DARTH VADER DARK LORD SITH TP VOL 04 FORTRESS VADE, LOCKE & KEY TP VOL 01 WELCOME TO LOVECRAFT, THOR GOD OF THUNDER TP VOL 01 GOD BUTCHER, AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER LOST ADVENTURES LIBRARY ED HC, CONAN BARBARIAN ORIG MARVEL YRS OMNIBUS HC VOL 03, STAR WARS DARTH VADER DARK LORD SITH TP VOL 03 BURNING SEAS, STAR WARS LEGENDS EPIC COLLECTION CLONE WARS TP VOL 01. HER = Hermes Press [22] Geppi's galleries showcase much of his private collection, including comics, movie posters, toys, original artwork by individuals including "Carl Barks, Gustav Tengren (sic), Alex Ross, Murphy Anderson, Joe Shuster, Joe Simon and Charles Schulz. NEW = New England Press [1] The shutdown began on April 1 and ended on May 20.[2]. To him, it's dollars and cents. Find Julys chart here. APAKAH STARLIGHT CARD BISA DI SIMPEN ?, Southeast Asia\'s leading anime, comics, and games (ACG) community where people can create, watch and share engaging videos. In 1994, Geppi bought Overstreet Publishing, taking up the publishing reins of official-Blue Book price guide The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, and other related publications, bringing them under the Gemstone imprint. As the largest distributors of English-language comics, toys, games, and preservation supplies worldwide, our mission is to support and serve the Direct Market. 2, Best of Archie Comics 80 Years 80 Stories, Venom By Donny Cates Vol. [3], In 1983, Diamond hired an accounting firm, and in 1985 hired "no-nonsense CPA" Chuck Parker "as Diamond's first controller". Note that I did read the Ultimate books (and Batman). $28.94 million Among the Premier Publishers, Dark Horse Comics top book for November was Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 #3 at #64 which continued the adventures of Joss Whedons vampire slayer. [49] Launched with a title for Free Comic Book Day 2003, the line started soon after with Walt Disney's Comics and Stories and Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge, both described by Clark as "monthly 64-page prestige-format books at $6.95, which is the same price they were when last produced, in 1998. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. (MR) = Mature Readers In 1997, Diamond's position in the comics industry, as "the sole source of most new comics products to comics specialty shops," ultimately saw the company become the subject of "an investigation by the U.S. Justice department for possible antitrust violations. Designed by art director/designer Michael Kronenberg, a number of volumes have been released, with the entirety of the New Trend and New Direction planned for eventual release. < BACK . Raina Telgemeier exhibition coming to Billy Ireland Cartoon Museum next month, Remembering Rachel Pollack and what she meant to the trans community. 1 There Is No Fear, Steranko Nick Fury Agent of Shield Artisan Ed, Buffy The Vampire Slayer Hellmouth Dlx Ed HC, Adventure Zone Vol. One of DC's original graphic novels made the Top 20 for the first time. Be sure to follow Comichron on Twitter and Facebook, and check out our Youtube channel. IT' = It's Alive 2021 ICV2/Comichron Annual Report: Comics and graphic novel sales grew over 60% in 2021, April 2022 comics sales estimates online: Amazing Spider-Man tops 250k, February and March 2022 Diamond sales reports online, January 2022 comics sales estimates online, 2021 End-of-year, October-December Diamond estimates online, October 2021 preliminary charts now online, September 2021 Industrywide report online with some summer comparisons. Cover images are used for identification purposes only and are their respective copyright holders. (Amazing Spider-Man is used as the control title with a value of 100 because sales of Amazing Spider-Man usually remain relatively stable.) It also organized Free Comic Book Day, a promotional effort to bring new comic book readers to independent comic bookstores since 2002. I gather that by some fluke, there was no new issue of Astonishing X-Men that shipped in October (which doesn't seem right). Some Retailers Fear Diamond,", Spurgeon, Tom with Craig McKenney. TPB sales are just strong enough to keep it going in that format. APE = Ape Entertainment SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #21 DIE CUT MASK VAR, SOMETHING IS KILLING CHILDREN SLAUGHTER PACK (BUNDLE) #2, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 OFFICIAL MOVIE PRE QUILL, JIM HENSONS STORYTELLER SHAPESHIFTERS #1 [*], STAR TREK DISCOVERY ADV IN 32ND CENTURY #1, COUNT CROWLEY AMATEUR MIDNIGHT MONSTER HUNTER #1 [*], ASSASSINS CREED VALHALLA FORGOTTEN MYTHS #1 [*], MANOR BLACK FIRE IN THE BLOOD #2 (MR) [*], FAITHLESS III #2 CVR B EROTIC VAR ANKA (MR) [*], VAMPIRE MACABRE HALLOWEEN SP ONE SHOT (MR), MIRKA ANDOLFO SWEET PAPRIKA #8 CVR E ANDOLFO (MR), BETTY & VERONICA FRIENDS FOREVER POWER UPS #1, ROBYN HOOD SHADOWS OF PAST ONESHOT #1 [*], LAST BOOK YOULL EVER READ #6 CVR C BLACK BAG VAR (MR), MYTHS & LEGENDS QUARTERLY JACK & JILL [*], LAST BOOK YOULL EVER READ #5 CVR C BLACK BAG (MR), TWIZTID HAUNTED HIGH ONS CURSE OF GREEN BOOK #4, WHATS THE FURTHEST PLACE FROM HERE #2 DLX ED 7 INCH RECORD, EDGAR ALLAN POES SNIFTER OF DEATH #6 (MR), JOHN CARPENTERS TALES OF SCIENCE FICTION CIVILIANS #2, BETTIE PAGE ALIEN AGENDA #1 CVR O BLACK BAG, DARKSTALKERS MORRIGAN #1 CVR C BLANK SKETCH, STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC ADV ANNUAL 2021 #1, BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #302, IMAGE FIRSTS UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY #1 (MR), CIMMERIAN HOUR OF DRAGON #1 CVR E BLANK VAR (MR), WORLD OF BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #13, Note that you can now find the latest market reports from ICv2 by clicking on the "Sales Charts" button at the top of every page on ICv2.com. $('#Top300GNs').DataTable( { Wayne Hall, EDITORIAL STAFF "[3] Geppi found himself "one of the biggest accounts" for New Media/Irjax,[3] and when the distributor "relocated to Florida, he asked Geppi to service more accounts for a bigger discount. Of the top 100 graphic novels I ended up getting 20 (20%): 3 11.51 MARVEL 1602 VOL 1 HC $24.99 MAR 8,051, 4 10.22 SUPERMAN TRUE BRIT HC $24.95 DC 7,148, 5 8.99 FABLES VOL 4 MARCH O/T WOODEN SOLDIERS TP (MR) $17.95 DC 6,288, 6 8.9 TEEN TITANS FAMILY LOST TP $9.95 DC 6,225, 11 6.76 ULTIMATES VOL 1 HC $29.99 MAR 4,728, 17 6.1 HELLBOY WEIRD TALES VOL 2 TP $17.95 DAR 4,267, 19 5.48 HELLBOY ODDER JOBS ILLUSTRATED NOVEL $14.95 DAR 3,833, 21 5.02 SUPERMAN BIRTHRIGHT HC $29.95 DC 3,511, 22 4.82 MARVEL VISIONARIES JACK KIRBY VOL 1 HC $29.99 MAR 3,371, 24 4.56 JSA VOL 6 SAVAGE TIMES TP $14.95 DC 3,190, 26 4.35 STARMAN GRAND GUIGNOL TP $19.95 DC 3,043, 33 4.1 CHALLENGERS O/UNKNOWN MUST DIE TP $19.95 DC 2,868, 40 3.78 EXILES VOL 8 EARN YOUR WINGS TP $14.99 MAR 2,644, 41 3.74 BEST OF WOLVERINE VOL 1 HC $29.99 MAR 2,616, 47 3.39 BATTLE VIXENS VOL 4 GN (Of 6) (MR) $9.99 TKP 2,371, 50 3.17 MY FAITH IN FRANKIE TP (MR) $6.95 DC 2,217, 55 3.08 ORIGINALS HC (MR) $24.95 DC 2,154, 59 2.99 GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN ARCHIVES VOL 1 HC $49.95 DC 2,091, 62 2.98 MARVEL MASTERWORKS GOLDEN AGE MARVEL COMICS VOL 1 HC $49.99 MAR 2,084, 99 1.97 MARVEL MASTERWORKS UNCANNY X-MEN VOL 4 2ND ED HC $49.99 MAR 1,378. Heritage Auctions has put up a high-grade piece of Nintendo history that is highly sought-after by fans and collectors alike. Steve [Geppi] is a visionary and a risk-taker and I tend to be more conservative. 1, Avatar Last Airbender Metalbending Academy Vol. IMA = Image Comics In addition to having cornered the American comics distribution market, Diamond includes a number of subsidiary and affiliated companies. Most of the titles on this chart are also distributed to Europe by Diamond UK, which can account for significant sales for the publisher, ranging from 3-20% of the U.S. numbers. [1] The shutdown took effect on April 1, 2020, and ended on May 20. ABS = Abstract Studio Is this number correct or is this the second month follow-up sales for this issue? [53] The Guide's 39th edition was published by Gemstone Publishing in 2009. "[56] In 2005, Geppi added the "Denver, Pennsylvania-based Morphy Auctions" to his growing stable of parts of the collectibles market, which already included publishing the main comics price guide: The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. 7, Pirate Penguin Vs. Ninja Chicken HC Vol. Bob Almond Most graphic novel publishers also release their titles through other channels, which make up a majority of graphic novel sales over-all. We have an industry to protect; we have leases to abide by; we have a community image to maintain. One week after announcing the acquisition of Second Genesis, Diamond announced the acquisition of the Seattle-based sub-distributor Destiny Distribution. Giovanni Aria In 2007, after years of partnership, Diamond Select Toys made a move to acquire select assets of New York-based design house Art Asylum,[58] the creators of Minimates and DST has since developed Minimates based on its own concepts, under the brands Minimates M.A.X. SCO = Scout Comics We are estimating actual sales by Diamond U.S. (primarily to North American comic stores), using Diamond's published sales indexes and publisher sales data to estimate a sales number forSpawn(the anchor title Diamond uses in its calculations), and using that number and the indexes to estimate Diamond's sales on the remaining titles. BON = Bongo Comics Follow my own personal adventures through collecting on Instagram @jeffatgocollect. 0, Manga Classics Modern English Edition Macbeth, Show Me History Frida Kahlo Revolutionary Painter, Last Kids On Earth Vol. Richard Vasseur BUREAU CHIEF CANADA Geppi reorganized its holdings into Geppi Family Enterprises in 2015. For links to all previous Top Diamond Comics and Top Diamond Graphic Novel articles (going back to 2001, including preorder analysis through March 2003 and actual order analysis beginning March 2003), see "ICv2 Top 300 Comics and Top 300 GNs Index. IDW Publishing's Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #5, an all-ages comic set two centuries before the era of Luke Skywalker and the original Star Wars trilogy, was their top book at #66. Keanu Reeves' BRZRKR #3, co-written by Matt Kindt and illustrated by Ron Garvey, was BOOM! The remainder have been dropped in favor of "waiting for the trade", since Marvel, DC and Dark Horse all have announced collected editions. 2 What The Hex, Knights of the Dinner Table Bundle of Trouble Vol. That's up 32% over the $27 million for the non-DC Top 300s in July 2019. 1 Here There Be Gerblins, Disney Masters HC Vol. $300 $300+ Custom Range $ $ Go Brand ABYstyle Aniplex Bandai Banpresto Bioworld Merchandising Bonkers Toys Boss Fight Studio Concept One CultureFly Dark Horse Comics Diamond Select Toys Disney Enesco Fifth Sun FiGPiN . DAR = Dark Horse Comics Some titles have been truncated or abbreviated for space reasons. The (Official) Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, first published by Robert M. Overstreet in 1970 as one of the earliest authorities on American comic book industry grading and collection values. Some other publishers distribute directly to stores or through other distributors and as a result this analysis may understate their sales. [19] giving the company its own section of comics catalog Previews (not least because the DC/Dark Horse/Image deal gave contractual prominence to those companies) making "Geppi the sole king of comics industry distribution in the summer of 1996."[5]. Venom #35, the 200th issue of Marvel Comics' Venom overall and the climax to Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman's groundbreaking run on the title, was the best-selling comic book of June 2021 through Diamond Comic Distributors. AME = American Mythology Productions }); DC Comics had five titles in the top ten for October, led by Scott Snyder and [3] "Diamond grew an average of 40 percent a year," as comics retail took off. Acrossing the Miles; Box Office; Classic Comic Compendium; Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up; DC Deep Cuts; DC Round-Up; Drokking Scrotnig; Fandom Flames; [4], In 1988, Previews, Diamond's monthly magazine showcasing upcoming comic books was first published. I would wager that the spending will taper off as we get deeper into the "TPB culture" the publishers will run out of stuff to reprint, and we'll be picking up more "new" stuff which will be coming out with less frequency, no? SLG = Slave Labor Graphics 2, Critical Role Chronicles of Exandria HC Vol. Issue 5 may have shipped last week of September and #6 in early November. The contents of this site are copyright 2023 John Jackson Miller, and are provided for academic purposes only.