We know that the decision to sell old comic books can sometimes be a tough one to make, due to a cash crunch, and that your books may have sentimental as well as financial value. Sell my comic books helps you sell comic books you have inherited, bought, or found in your home for the maximum return. Dc took four of the top five slots on the charts and saw its sales to retailers. Find a qualified ebay seller in your area to sell your books for you. While 2017 and 2018 direct market comic books have been off their 2016 highs, sales remain relatively healthy the last few years. The series are listed according to the highest sales estimates as reported in reliable sources. From tanehisi coates black panther reboot to the indies, these are the best comic books and graphic novels of 2018.
Mar 27, 2018 top 10 extremely valuable items you may own rare items you might own duration. In his 80th anniversary year, dc entertainments man of steel has proven himself to still be the top superhero, with diamond comic distributors announcing last years action comics no. The associated overview and analysis and analysis and. If youve stumbled across a treasure trove of comics, then sell my comic books is a great place to find out what you have. Some of the numbers reported here may also include sales of trade. Industry statistics diamond comic distributors, inc. Top selling comics of 2018 revealed by diamond comic.
Fiction remains funny the best comedy is found in dark. This story is a compilation of celebrity books and memoirs that all made the new york times bestseller list. For an analysis of the dollar trends in may, see comics and graphic novels up for second month in may. May 2018 comic book sales to comics shops comichron. Browse a large variety of books on topics you love or new ones that youll discover.
Looking at the mostordered comic books in the north american comic market, dc entertainment had a particularly strong year, with seven of the. Top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era zapkapow. And for the first time diamond has debuted two distinct top 10 comic books and top 10. Comic book resources brian cronin has collected every essential piece of mutant knowledge and trivia, as well as mustdo activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easytofollow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. This week we see spikes for variants, marvel, dc and independent books all causing excitement in the. Dc leads january 2018 comic book sales to mixed results. This list includes comic books that have sold at least 100 million copies. Dc tops may 2019 sales with dceased, doomsday clock. Best books of the 21st century, best books of the decade. The graph shows the number of comic books sold by diamond comic distributors to comic shops in north america in september 2019.
Best comic book series of 2018 welcome to ign s best of 2018 awards, where we look back on the best games, movies, tv shows, comic books, anime, and tech the year had to offer. We know that the graphic novel market in 2018 was dominated by one category. Top 100 prior lists have now been archived for your convenience. But weve done the best we could with the 10 best selling comics that we. One piece attained the top four spots on the annual comic ranking chart.
On the surface, it may seem that the top comic sales back up the idea that diverse titles arent selling. This page provides lists of bestselling comic book series to date. May 10, 2019 top 10 best selling comic books of the modern era posted on may 10, 2019 may 11, 2019 by zapkapow comics before marvel became the major player it is today, dc comics superman would regularly sell over 1 million copies per month, and batman wasnt far behind. Hot top 10 comic books on the rise dec week 3 2018 youtube. The top selling comics of 2019 have been announced comics beat. All while building a great reputation as a book seller. The 30 bestselling comic book series of all time best life. Usa todays bestselling books list ranks the 150 topselling titles each week based on an analysis of sales from u.
With seven out of the top ten best selling single issues of the. We are here for you with comics talk news and information, stay tuned comic faithful for more. By the time december 2018 rears its frosty head, a few of these books might just make the jump from most anticipated to best of the year, which means savvy readers will want to. May 2019 comic book sales to comics shops comichron. Dec 10, 2018 welcome to ign s best of 2018 awards, where we look back on the best games, movies, tv shows, comic books, anime, and tech the year had to offer. The 90s are remembered as the time of the speculator boom, where fans and investors alike stocked up on comic books, with the publishers only too happy to feed their desire with new launches, variant covers and collectible editions. We are always interested in buying comic book collections and original comic book art.
Childrens picture books april 12, 2020 childrens picture books april 12, 2020. Orginally posted in may of 2018 by skot whitman not. The top selling comic from marvel comics was savage avengers. The 10 bestselling comic book titles of 21st century newsarama. Dec 28, 2017 looking at the mostordered comic books in the north american comic market, dc entertainment had a particularly strong year, with seven of the top 10 issues of the year being published by the home. The oversized special edition, which featured writer brian michael bendis. Call it a copout, but when it came time to pick the single best comic of 2018, the chance to juxtapose a sweeping look at the past with a glimpse into the future was too good to pass up, and we.
May 07, 2018 while 2017 and 2018 direct market comic books have been off their 2016 highs, sales remain relatively healthy the last few years. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Top 300 comics numbers rise, but 2018 has lowest sales since 2011. The 10 bestselling comic book titles of 21st century. Top 10 most valuable comic books of all time youtube.
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title list of bestselling comics. Jul 26, 2019 the bestselling comic books of all time. What is the top selling comic book issue of all times. Icv2s popular monthly top 500 comics and top 500 graphic novel top 500 starting in april 2018. Herein, weve gathered together the best selling comic book series ever, according to the expert counters at guinness world records and education week. Looking ahead to 2018, its definite that our goodreads queues will be getting a whole lot longer. Stephen king is no stranger to the goodreads choice awards. We treat you fairly, and with respect, at all times. Wed venture to say many of them are also the best comics of all time. Short books to read in a day nnedi okorafor mixes soul searching with actionpacked alien encounters, delivering a fun and rewarding read. So what do we know about the sale of comics and graphic novels in 2018. Welcome to the best website for bronze age, silver age and golden age collectible comic books and original comic book art. These are the books youll want to escape into when youre having a hard day.
Thats down from 65 comic books released in may 2018 and the bottom. The crossovers promise to destroy the long standing ultimate marvel setting and end a 15year era may have. Bestselling comic books in north america 2019 statista. The top selling comics of 2019 have been announced, and watchmen. The new york times best sellers april 19, 2020 authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the united states, sorted by format and genre.
Usa todays best selling books list ranks the 150 top selling titles each week based on an analysis of sales from u. To be eligible for this list, a series must have had at least two issues published within the past three months. This list is for comics printed in a traditional book format paperback or hardcover, typically with a similar number of pages as novels. Down from 65 comic books in may 2018, it was the publishers smallest. Apr 10, 2018 top 300 comics numbers rise, but 2018 has lowest sales since 2011. How to sell books on ebay learn how to get top dollar for your books, by finding indemand items then selling them on ebay.
Jun 26, 2018 the 90s are remembered as the time of the speculator boom, where fans and investors alike stocked up on comic books, with the publishers only too happy to feed their desire with new launches, variant covers and collectible editions. Feb 26, 2015 superman ranks at the top of the list of best selling comic book series of all time, having sold an estimated 600 million copies worldwide. Diamond comic distributors data is most commonly used to see which titles are selling, and their singleissue figures show a trend toward less diverse titles doing well. One piece is the best selling comic by a single author and the best selling manga of all time, having sold the most collected comic book volumes. In an effort to highlight the most well received current comic book series, weve set up a real time list of the best comic book series of the past three months. Jim starlin still can sell books, and his work feels as contemporary now as it did back then. No, most top selling titles dont match the numbers of the heydays. March 2018 comic sales rise, but 2018 has lowest sales since 2011. Dc had six titles in the may top 10 including geoff johns and gary franks.
Whereas dc comics took the lead in dollar share, its marvel. This copy is for your personal, noncommercial use only. Jan 09, 2018 by the time december 2018 rears its frosty head, a few of these books might just make the jump from most anticipated to best of the year, which means savvy readers will want to start marking. Dec 21, 2018 as we near the end of 2018 we are seeing record high sales for comic books every week. Best comic books and graphic novels of 2018 thrillist. This page provides lists of best selling comic book series to date. Childrens picture books best sellers the new york times. Marvel comics was the top comic book publisher for 2018. With seven out of the top ten bestselling single issues of the. Dec 28, 2018 all of the new books you need to add to your 2018 reading list. Every star has a story to tell, and these books delve into personal lives, fun anecdotes, and juicy tidbits that make for bestselling reading material. Superman ranks at the top of the list of bestselling comic book series of all time, having sold an estimated 600 million copies worldwide. Hot top 10 comic books on the rise dec week 3 2018.
Total comic book sales in 2017 were down 10% on 2016, but 2018 started to turn that around. Here are our top picks from each month, with new recommendations from dc comics, dc and more. March 2018 comic sales rise, but 2018 has lowest sales since. Jan 27, 2018 on the surface, it may seem that the top comic sales back up the idea that diverse titles arent selling. These are estimates of the sales on comic books by diamond u. Adrian liang while you may need a tissue, this slim and powerful book can be devoured in an afternoon and will make you think differently about sacrifice, love, and war. Every item on this page was chosen by an elle editor. Superworld comics buying and selling comic books, free. Since the majority of habitual comic book readers are served through this sales channel, these.
Golden age comic book podcast golden age comic superheroes the second edition of the golden age comic book podcast is live on the cbsi tales from the flipside youtube channel. The top selling comic book issue of the last 10 years was the obama inauguration day issue. As we near the end of 2018 we are seeing record high sales for comic books every week. A comic price guide that highlights the top comics by highest bids sold on ebay and in other auction venues. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Whats particularly interesting is that, in term of the top two comic publishers, january 2018 is the reserve of december 2017. Jan, 2020 the graph shows the number of comic books sold by diamond comic distributors to comic shops in north america in september 2019. Apr 17, 2019 so what do we know about the sale of comics and graphic novels in 2018. Dec 28, 2018 looking for the best new comics of 2018. Earlier today, diamond comic distributors released their annual chart of top selling single comic book issues and graphic novels. Since the majority of habitual comic book readers are served through.
And for more chartsmashers, check out these 30 best selling novels of all time. How to sell books on ebay learn how to get topdollar for your books, by finding indemand items then selling them on ebay. They say not to judge a book by its cover, but that doesnt necessarily hold true for comics. It includes japanese manga, american comic books, and european comics. The crossovers promise to destroy the longstanding ultimate marvel setting and end a 15year era may have. The 25 most iconic comic book covers of all time ign.
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