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Monday, November 12, 2018

Stan Lee Dead at 95

Comic Book Legend Stan Lee Dies at 95

Stan Lee,  Marvel Comics Legend

Legendary comic book Writer and Publisher Stanley "Stan Lee" Lieber died Monday, November 12th 2018 after being rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. 

Stan Lee started his career at Marvel before there was a Marvel. In 1939 Timely Comics Publisher Mark Goodman, on the word of Stans uncle Robbie Solomon, took a chance on a young Stan Lee making him an assistant at the new Timely comics division of his pulp publishing empire. By the early 1960's Marvel Comics was formed and Stan Lee was its head writer, writing some of the greatest stories ever told by Marvel and illustrated by masters of the comic book craft. 

Along with names like Jack "The King" Kirby, John Romita Sr., Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Bill Everett and Joe Maneely, Stan Lee created some of the biggest books in the Marvel Universe.

An official cause of death has yet to be released but we can expect more details to be forthcoming in the coming hours and days. 

The comic book world has lost one of its original heros, sparking imaginations for generations and becoming the de facto embassador of Comics worldwide. Excelsior.

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Marvel Drops Prices on Hardcovers to Retailers.

Marvel is liquidating Hardcovers to Retailers



Marvel Comics is liquidating part of its Hardcover book selection to Retailers to thin down its inventory and hopefully drive up the prices for its other titles. With these books going to retailers for rock bottom prices the deals should be passed on to consumers. Below is a list of the books being made available to retailers. More books are expected to be made available in the near future. 
Marvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus



AGENTS OF ATLAS TURF WARS PREM HC
ANT-MAN SEASON ONE PREM HC
ART OF SPIDER-MAN CLASSIC HC
ASTONISHING X-MEN NORTHSTAR HC WEAVER CVR
AVENGERS ACADEMY FINAL EXAMS PREM HC
AVENGERS BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS PREM HC VOL 03
AVENGERS BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS PREM HC VOL 04 AVX
AVENGERS BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS PREM HC VOL 05
AVENGERS PREM HC VOL 03 PRELUDE TO INFINITY
AVENGERS PREM HC VOL 04 INFINITY
AVENGERS VS X-MEN HC COMPANION AVX
CAPTAIN AMERICA PREM HC VOL 01 CASTAWAY DIMENSION Z BK 1 NOW
CAPTAIN AMERICA AMERICAN NIGHTMARE PREM HC
CAPTAIN AMERICA FOREVER ALLIES HC
CAPTAIN AMERICA HC DEATH CAPTAIN AMERICA PROSE NOVEL
CAPTAIN AMERICA THEATER OF WAR HC
CAPTAIN BRITAIN HC VOL 02 SIEGE OF CAMELOT
CATACLYSM HC ULTIMATES LAST STAND
DAKEN DARK WOLVERINE PRIDE COMES BEFORE FALL PREM HC
DAREDEVIL BY MARK WAID HC VOL 02
DAREDEVIL BY MARK WAID HC VOL 03
DAREDEVIL HC END OF DAYS
DISNEY KINGDOMS SEEKERS OF WEIRD HC
DR STRANGE PREM HC INTO DARK DIMENSION
FANTASTIC FOUR BY JONATHAN HICKMAN PREM HC VOL 05
FANTASTIC FOUR BY JONATHAN HICKMAN PREM HC VOL 06
FANTASTIC FOUR SEASON ONE PREM HC WITH FR DIG CDE
FEAR ITSELF YOUTH IN REVOLT PREM HC
FF BY JONATHAN HICKMAN PREM HC VOL 04
FIRST X-MEN PREM HC
HAWKEYE HC VOL 01
HULK BOILING POINT PREM HC
HULK WORLD WAR HULKS HC
INCREDIBLE HULK BY JASON AARON HC VOL 02
INCREDIBLE HULKS FALL OF HULKS HC
INDESTRUCTIBLE HULK PREM HC VOL 01 AGENT OF SHIELD NOW
INDESTRUCTIBLE HULK PREM HC VOL 03 SMASH TIME
INHUMANITY HC
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN HC VOL 02
IRON AGE HC
IRON MAN PREM HC VOL 03 SECRET ORIGIN OF STARK BOOK 2
IRON MAN INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION PREM HC
IRON MAN SEASON ONE PREM HC
MARVEL 75TH ANNIVERSARY OMNIBUS HC
MMW ATLAS ERA JUNGLE ADVENTURE HC VOL 02
MMW ATLAS ERA JUNGLE ADVENTURE HC VOL 03
MMW ATLAS ERA VENUS HC VOL 01
MMW CAPTAIN AMERICA HC VOL 01 NEW PTG
MMW DAREDEVIL HC VOL 01 NEW PTG
MMW GOLDEN AGE ALL WINNERS HC VOL 04
MMW GOLDEN AGE HUMAN TORCH HC VOL 02
MMW GOLDEN AGE MARVEL COMICS HC VOL 04
MMW GOLDEN AGE MARVEL COMICS HC VOL 06
MMW GOLDEN AGE MARVEL COMICS HC VOL 07
MMW GOLDEN AGE SUB MARINER HC VOL 02
MMW GOLDEN AGE USA COMICS HC VOL 01 NEW ED
MMW GOLDEN AGE YOUNG ALLIES HC VOL 02
MMW RAWHIDE KID HC VOL 02
MMW SGT FURY HC VOL 04
MMW AVENGERS HC VOL 01 NEW PTG
MMW FANTASTIC FOUR HC VOL 01 NEW PTG
MMW INVINCIBLE IRON MAN HC VOL 07
MMW MIGHTY THOR HC VOL 01 NEW PTG
MMW X-MEN HC VOL 01 NEW PTG
MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS PROSE NOVEL HC
MARVEL ZOMBIES DESTROY HC
MARVEL ZOMBIES COVERS HC
The Avengers by Brian M. Bendis Vol 3

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Kevin Smith to pen new Hit-Girl mini-series.

A first look at Hit-Girl: The Golden Rage of Hollywood.

Arch Comics News, Kevin Smith writes new Hit-Girl comic.
Hit-Girl: The Golden Rage of Hollywood cover by Francesco Francavilla
Today we get a first look at the new cover for the Kevin Smith penned Hit-Girl: The Golden Rage of Hollywood. Smith took over the reigns for this four issue mini-series from Mark Millar who recently sold his Millarworld to Netflix. While the majority of his properties where bought by Netflix, Kick-Ass, Hit-Girl and Kingsman remain in Millars' possesion. 
@thatkevinsmith on Instagram
Kevin Smith took to Instagram late last night to announce the addition of Pernille Orum as the interior artist for the upcoming series which will debut in January with issue 13. As Smith puts it her art is "...like hot cocoa for the eyes and soul..."
Smith originally announced he would be writing the Hit-Girl series back in May not long after his heart attack scare. "I wrote most of The Golden Rage of Hollywood Hit-Girl arc while recuperating after my health scare, so it was Mindy McCready and her bloody thirst for justice who helped me mend my broken heart," Kevin Smith said. "Telling tales with Mark's toys was an absolute pleasure, but having Pernille bring it all to life makes this a must read for me!"
Arch Comics News Hit-Girl art.
Hit-Girl by artist Pernille Orum
Smith takes Hit-Girl, who was portrayed by Chole Grace Moretz in the Kick-Ass movie, to Hollywood where the pint-sized vigilante takes her particular brand of violence on the hunt for predators. The story could not be more timely given the current climate in Hollywood and we can be sure Smith will make the most of this story line. 
Hit-Girl: The Golden Rage of Hollywood will hit stores in January of 2019 with issue #13 from Image Comics.

Saturday, August 18, 2018

DC Comics Publisher Jim Lee shares his rejections on Twitter

#SHAREYOURREJECTION is a trend on Twitter and Jim Lee shares his.







Credit DC Comics Icons Jim Lee
Iconic artist and present day co-publisher at DC Comics Jim Lee took to Twitter earlier this morning to share a few of his past rejections. In recent days the hashtag "shareyourrejection" has been something of a trend on twitter, and the comic book legend posted four of his from 1986. He eventually got hired at Marvel in 1987 and the rest is comic book history. 


Credit @JimLee Tweet from 8/18/2018
Jim Lee has since become a force is the comics industry. Many consider his Batman and Superman to be the definitive look for the iconic characters. Lee also was part of a group of creators who shook up the comics world in the early 90s, breaking away from the Big 2 and forming Image Comics. In doing so paving the way for indie creators and giving them an outlet for their books while retaining the rights to their characters.






There certainly is a lesson to all up and coming creators in the industry. Even the Legends started out as unknowns, but a perserverance and dedication to your craft might lead you to the very top.

Friday, August 17, 2018

Stan Lee's message for fans.

Stan Lee has message for fans after concern over hand injury.




Stan "The Man" Lee took to Twitter earlier today to address an issue with his hand. Many had recently noticed he was not using his left (his dominant) hand and worried over his health. It was also recently announced that Lee would no longer be making his famed public appearances or doing his regular autograph signings. 

Now into his mid-90s, and after a very public split from his personal manager, he is retiring to a more private life. He still however maintains a strong social media connection with his fans. In his latest video for fans, Lee explains that his left hand is feeling fine now, though, there does seem to be something wrong with his right hand! Lee lifts his hand to reveal a giant Hulk hand poking fun and easing worried minds. 

Monday, August 13, 2018

Mark Millar announces new Title,Prodigy

Millarworld and Netflix produce new comic Prodigy.

Credit Millarworld, a division of Netflix



 Via Twitter earlier today, Mark Millar President of Millarworld a division at Netflix, announced a new title to the Netflix comics venture. 
Credit Netflix, Prodigy #1 variant cover by Ozgur Yildirim.

Prodigy centers on Edison Crane, the world's smartest man who isn't content with running the world's most successful business: “His brilliant mind needs constant challenge and so he's become the go-to guy for governments around the world when a problem arises they just can't handle. A Nobel-Prize winning scientist, a genius composer, an Olympic-level athlete and an expert in the occult, Edison Crane is as addicted to the mysteries of the world as he is to sitting at the top of the Fortune 500. These are the tales of the world's most exceptional man and this story marks his first published adventure.”

Written by Millar with art by Rafael Alburquerque the comic will be availible in stores on Dec. 5, 2018.
Like its previous venture, Magic Order, Prodigy is intended to start as a comic and then be adapted into other forms by Netflix.

Friday, August 10, 2018

Diamond releases July 2018 Top Products

Diamond announces July 2018 Top Products

Press Release

(BALTIMORE, MD) — (August 10, 2018) — Batman and Catwoman face their wedding day and make decisions about their future in Tom King and Mikel Janin’s Batman #50 from DC Entertainment, the best-selling comic book of July 2018 according to information provided by Diamond Comic Distributors, the world's largest distributor of comics, graphic novels, and pop culture merchandise.
Marvel Comics was July's top publisher with a 39.07% dollar share and a 41.05% unit share. DC Entertainment was second for the month with a 31.62% dollar share and a 33.82% unit share. Image Comics was third with an 8.52% dollar share and an 8.87% unit share. In fourth was IDW Publishing with a 4.52% dollar share and a 3.95% unit share, followed by Dark Horse Comics with a 2.82% dollar share and a 1.91% unit share, BOOM! Studios with a 1.89% dollar share and a 1.74% unit share, and Dynamite Entertainment with a 1.74% dollar share and a 2.07% unit share.
DC Entertainment had five titles in July's top ten. In addition to Batman #50 atop the charts, Geoff Johns and Gary Frank's Doomsday Clock #6 ranked #4; Brian Michael Bendis, Ivan Reis, and Joe Prado's Superman #1 ranked #5; Joëlle Jones' Catwoman #1 ranked #6; and King and Lee Weeks' Batman #51 at #8. Marvel Comics also had five titles in the top ten: Nick Spencer and Ryan Ottley's Amazing Spider-Man #1 ranked #2; Ta-Nehisi Coates, Leinil Francis Yu, and Gerry Alanguilan's Captain America #1 ranked #3; Spencer and Ottley's Amazing Spider-Man #2 ranked #7; Mariko Tamaki and Juann Cabal's X-23 #1 ranked #9; and Donny Cates and Dylan Burnett's Cosmic Ghost Rider #1 at #10. Among the premier publishers, Image Comics' The Walking Dead #181 was their top book at #17, Dynamite Entertainment's Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #1 ranked #89, BOOM! Studios' Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #29 ranked #113, IDW Publishing's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Tempest #1 ranked #116, and Dark Horse Comics' Neil Gaiman's American Gods: My Ainsel #5 ranked #147.
Tom King and Mikel Janin's Batman Volume 5: Bride or Burglar from DC Entertainment was July's best-selling graphic novel. Marvel Comics had seven titles in the top ten, with Jim Starlin, George Perez, and Ron Lim's The Infinity Gauntlet as their top book at #3. VIZ Media had two titles in the top ten, led by One-Punch ManVolume 14 at #6.
Gemstone Publishing's The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide Volume 48 was July's best-selling book product; the softcover edition ranked #1 for the month, and the hardcover edition ranked #2.
Based on Blizzard Entertainment's best-selling video game Overwatch, Good Smile's Overwatch: Genji "Classic Skin" Nendoroid Figure was July's best-selling toy product. Diamond Select Toys had five products in the top ten, led by the Marvel Select: Thanos Action Figure at #3. DC Collectibles also had one product in the top ten, the DC Comics Bombshells: Wonder Woman Deluxe Statue at #10.
Paizo's Pathfinder Playtest Rulebook, a special limited edition release with the new edition of Pathfinder's rules, was July's best-selling game product and one of eight Paizo products among the top ten.

TOP COMIC BOOK PUBLISHERS
PUBLISHER
DOLLAR
SHARE
UNIT
SHARE
MARVEL COMICS
39.07%
41.05%
DC ENTERTAINMENT
31.62%
33.82%
IMAGE COMICS
8.52%
8.87%
IDW PUBLISHING
4.52%
3.95%
DARK HORSE COMICS
2.82%
1.91%
BOOM! STUDIOS
1.89%
1.74%
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
1.74%
2.07%
VIZ MEDIA
1.20%
0.46%
TITAN COMICS
0.69%
0.47%
ARCHIE COMICS
0.64%
0.60%
OTHER NON-TOP 10
7.29%
5.05%

 COMPARATIVE SALES STATISTICS

DOLLARS
UNITS
JULY 2018 VS. JUNE 2018
COMICS
14.18%
7.84%
GRAPHIC NOVELS
-13.07%
-9.36%
TOTAL COMICS/GN
6.01%
6.55%
TOYS
16.78%
-0.28%
JULY 2018 VS. JULY 2017
COMICS
17.37%
10.40%
GRAPHIC NOVELS
-9.11%
-4.96%
TOTAL COMICS/GN
9.53%
9.27%
TOYS
15.77%
4.94%
YEAR-TO-DATE 2018 VS. YEAR-TO-DATE 2017
COMICS
0.76%
-7.02%
GRAPHIC NOVELS
-8.26%
-10.42%
TOTAL COMICS/GN
-1.93%
-7.28%
TOYS
-8.63%
-10.45%

NEW TITLES SHIPPED
PUBLISHER
COMICS SHIPPED
GRAPHIC NOVELS SHIPPED
MAGAZINES SHIPPED
TOTAL
SHIPPED
MARVEL COMICS
89
37
0
126
DC ENTERTAINMENT
63
34
0
97
IDW PUBLISHING
56
19
1
76
IMAGE COMICS
59
14
0
73
DARK HORSE COMICS
21
19
0
40
BOOM! STUDIOS
24
9
0
33
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
16
8
0
24
VIZ MEDIA
0
22
0
22
TITAN COMICS
10
3
4
17
ARCHIE COMICS
10
3
0
13
OTHER NON-TOP 10
130
153
7
290
TOTAL
478
321
12
811


TOP 10 COMIC BOOKS BY UNITS SHIPPED
RANK
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
ITEM CODE
VENDOR
1
BATMAN #50
$4.99
MAY180450-M
DC
2
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1
$5.99
MAY180784-M
MAR
3
CAPTAIN AMERICA #1
$4.99
MAY180773-M
MAR
4
DOOMSDAY CLOCK #6
$4.99
MAY180471-M
DC
5
SUPERMAN #1
$3.99
MAY180460-M
DC
6
CATWOMAN #1
$3.99
MAY180456-M
DC
7
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #2
$3.99
MAY180793-M
MAR
8
BATMAN #51
$3.99
MAY180454-M
DC
9
X-23 #1
$4.99
MAY180808-M
MAR
10
COSMIC GHOST RIDER #1
$3.99
MAY180803-M
MAR

TOP 10 COMIC BOOKS BY DOLLARS INVOICED
RANK
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
ITEM CODE
VENDOR
1
BATMAN #50
$4.99
MAY180450-M
DC
2
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1
$5.99
MAY180784-M
MAR
3
CAPTAIN AMERICA #1
$4.99
MAY180773-M
MAR
4
DOOMSDAY CLOCK #6
$4.99
MAY180471-M
DC
5
SUPERMAN #1
$3.99
MAY180460-M
DC
6
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #2
$3.99
MAY180793-M
MAR
7
X-23 #1
$4.99
MAY180808-M
MAR
8
CATWOMAN #1
$3.99
MAY180456-M
DC
9
BATMAN #51
$3.99
MAY180454-M
DC
10
COSMIC GHOST RIDER #1
$3.99
MAY180803-M
MAR

TOP 10 GRAPHIC NOVELS & TRADE PAPERBACKS BY UNITS SHIPPED
RANK
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
ITEM CODE
VENDOR
1
BATMAN VOL. 6: BRIDE OR BURGLAR TP
$16.99
APR180261
DC
2
THE INFINITY GAUNTLET TP
$24.99
JUL110745
MAR
3
VENOMIZED TP
$17.99
MAY180963
MAR
4
STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA VOL. 3: REMASTERED TP
$17.99
APR180857
MAR
5
MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE VOL. 1: FATE OF THE FOUR TP
$17.99
APR180864
MAR
6
ONE-PUNCH MAN VOLUME 14 GN
$9.99
MAY182170
VIZ
7
DRAGON BALL SUPER VOLUME 3 GN
$9.99
MAY182168
VIZ
8
MS. MARVEL VOL. 9: TEENAGE WASTELAND TP
$17.99
APR180868
MAR
9
WOLVERINE: OLD MAN LOGAN VOL. 7: SCARLET SAMURAI TP
$15.99
APR180870
MAR
10
ROCKET RACCOON AND GROOT COMPLETE COLLECTION TP
$29.99
JAN130790
MAR

TOP 10 GRAPHIC NOVELS & TRADE PAPERBACKS BY DOLLARS INVOICED
RANK
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
ITEM CODE
VENDOR
1
AVENGERS BY JONATHAN HICKMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC
$125.00
JAN181031
MAR
2
BATMAN BY GRANT MORRISON OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
$75.00
FEB180294
DC
3
EX MACHINA: THE COMPLETE SERIES OMNIBUS HC (MR)
$150.00
DEC170409
DC
4
BATMAN VOL. 6: BRIDE OR BURGLAR TP
$16.99
APR180261
DC
5
DOCTOR STRANGE SORCERER SUPREME OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 HC
$125.00
JAN181033
MAR
6
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 10 HC
$75.00
JAN181035-M
MAR
7
THE INFINITY GAUNTLET TP
$24.99
JUL110745
MAR
8
DOCTOR STRANGE: DAMNATION TP
$34.99
APR180860
MAR
9
THE FLASH: THE SILVER AGE OMNIBUS VOLUME 3 HC
$99.99
JAN180398
DC
10
THE PRISONER BY KIRBY & KANE ARTIST EDITION HC
$79.99
FEB181804
TTN

TOP 10 BOOKS BY UNITS SHIPPED
RANK
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
ITEM CODE
VENDOR
1
THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOL. 48 SC
$29.95
APR181580-M
GEM
2
THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOL. 48 HC
$35.00
APR181581-M
GEM
3
LULU IS A RHINOCEROS
$16.99
FEB188267
WIC
4
DOCTOR WHO: POSTCARDS FROM TIME & SPACE SET
$17.99
MAR121365
PEN
5
DOCTOR WHO: BORROWED TIME MMPB
$9.99
MAR188210
PEN
6
LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK: AVENGERS: THREAT OF THANOS HC
$4.99
MAY181767
RAN
7
DOCTOR WHO: ESSENTIAL GUIDE REVISED EDITION
$20.00
NOV158048
PEN
8
PROMISE OF SPACE AND OTHER STORIES SC
$15.95
FEB178336
PRI
9
DOCTOR WHO: THE PIRATE PLANET HC
$19.99
DEC162187
PEN
10
BIG BIG OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOL 48
$47.50
APR181584
GEM

TOP 10 TOYS BY DOLLARS INVOICED
RANK
DESCRIPTION
ITEM CODE
VENDOR
1
OVERWATCH: GENJI “CLASSIC SKIN” NENDOROID
SEP178585
GOO
2
OVERWATCH: HANZO “CLASSIC SKIN” NENDOROID
SEP178586
GOO
3
MARVEL SELECT: THANOS ACTION FIGURE
MAY052331
DST
4
AVENGERS LEGENDS 6-INCH ACTION FIGURES
JUL178726
HAS
5
POP! MARVEL: TELEPORTING LOCKJAW & BLACK BOLT SDCC 2018 EXCLUSIVE VINYL FIGURE 2-PACK
DEC178718
FUN
6
MARVEL SELECT: THOR RAGNAROK: GLADIATOR HULK ACTION FIGURE
JUL172803
DST
7
MARVEL PREMIER: DEADPOOL STATUE
OCT172362
DST
8
MARVEL PREMIER: CABLE STATUE
DEC172279
DST
9
MARVEL GALLERY: WHITE PHOENIX SDCC 2018 EXCLUSIVE PVC FIGURE
JAN188826
DST
10
DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS: WONDER WOMAN DELUXE STATUE
DEC170425
DC

TOP 10 GAMES BY DOLLARS INVOICED
RANK
DESCRIPTION
ITEM CODE
VENDOR
1
PATHFINDER PLAYTEST RULEBOOK HC
MAY182922
PAI
2
PATHFINDER PLAYTEST RULEBOOK SC
MAY182921
PAI
3
CRITICAL ROLE: TAL DOREI CAMPAIGN SETTING HC
JUN173357
GRE
4
PATHFINDER RPG: PLANAR ADVENTURES HC
APR182573
PAI
5
PATHFINDER PLAYTEST: RULEBOOK DELUXE HC
MAY182923
PAI
6
DC HEROCLIX: BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES BOOSTER BRICK
DEC178215
NEC
7
PATHFINDER PLAYTEST ADVENTURE: DOOMSDAY DAWN
MAY182924
PAI
8
STARFINDER RPG: CORE RULEBOOK HC
JUN173371
PAI
9
PATHFINDER PLAYTEST: FLIP-MAT MULTI-PACK
MAY182925
PAI
10
PATHFINDER RPG: CORE RULEBOOK
JUN091729
PAI
How does Diamond calculate the charts? It all starts at the comic book shop.
Data for Diamond’s sales charts — which includes the monthly market shares and all top product charts — are compiled by Diamond Comic Distributors from sales made to thousands of comic book specialty shops located in North America and around the world.  Additional sales made to online merchants and other specialty retailers may be included as well.
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. Please note that comics marked with an asterisk (*) have had their reported quantities reduced due to retailer returnability, and thus may rank lower on the charts than their actual sales would reflect.
The New Titles Count Chart includes all titles that were invoiced by Diamond to retailers for the first time during the month and is not the official solicited title count for the month. Variant edition comic books and graphic novels at the same price point count as a single SKU. Variant edition comic books, lenticular covers, digital combo packs, and graphic novels at different price points count as separate SKUs for each edition.


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