2006 comics sales off to roaring start

by John Jackson Miller January often puts a chill on comics sales, but not this year. Sales of comics to retailers in January were by low double-digits in every category, according to my analysis of the sales reports released by Diamond Comic Distributors on Feb. 17. Diamond’s overall sales of comics, graphic novels, and magazines … Read more

2005 closes out strong with big December

by John Jackson Miller Six titles topping the 100,000 copy mark in December helped the comics market close out 2005 with a 7.3% sales increase over 2004, according to my analysis of the sales reports released by Diamond Comic Distributors on Jan. 13. Click to see the December 2005 estimates. December’s strong finish helped propel … Read more

All gravy from here as TPBs post big November 2005

by John Jackson Miller Infinite Crisis, All-Star Superman, and a great month for new trade paperback sales helped the direct market to double-digit gains in November, according to my analysis of the sales reports released by Diamond Comic Distributors on Dec. 16. Click to see the estimates for November 2005. Stable year-over-year sales for comics … Read more

Fifth straight growth year projected for comics

by John Jackson Miller The recovery which began in the comics industry in late 2000 is continuing, with 2005 now projected to be the fifth consecutive year of overall sales growth, according to my analysis of the October 2005 sales reports released by Diamond Comic Distributors on Nov. 11. Diamond’s sales of comic books, trade … Read more

September 2005 puts trade on pace for $350 mil year

by John Jackson Miller All-Star Batman’s second issue and a two-issue month for New Avengers and JLA helped the comics market close out the third quarter 5% above the same period in 2004, according to my analysis of the sales reports released by Diamond Comic Distributors. See the estimates for September 2005 comics sales. It … Read more

August 2005: Justice powers market to 18% gain

by John Jackson Miller Powered by a strong launch for Justice by Alex Ross, the August comics market posted solid double-digit gains over the same month in 2004, according to my analysis of the sales reports released by Diamond Comic Distributors on Sept. 16. August shows it doesn’t take a comic book topping 200,000 copies … Read more