Adult Graphic Novel sales rose 4.6% in 2022
As overall book sales fell, graphic novel sales remained strong, with 35 million units sold, PW reports.
From 50-75% of Comixology staff let go in Amazon layoffs
Former Comixology employee paints grim picture of the company in wake of massive layoffs at Amazon
UK graphic novels have bumper 2022 as Oseman, Miura and Smart take the lead
Oseman, Miura, and Smart stand tall in a successful year for British book retail
Report: Webtoon creators four times as likely to be depressed
A Korean survey of webtoon creators shows alarming rates of physical and mental health issues.
Report: Ike Perlmutter attempted a shadow Disney board coup over the summer…and it’s not...
New filings reveal former Marvel chairman Ike Perlmutter trying to get a pal appointed to Disney's board - and the battle isn't over.
Matthew Medney steps down at Heavy Metal amid creator accusations
CEO Matthew Medney, who took over the company in 2019, has stepped down as head of Heavy Metal, with Marshall Lees taking over.
Silver Sprocket opens e-comic PDF emporium
The Silver Sprocket print catalog is now available for digital download. The verdict: Broader access to the weirdness that is @ssbcpunk is a win for everybody.
Europe Comics to shut down consumer-facing operations
Europe Comics has announced that it will be downscaling its operations and moving away from consumer-facing operations
More About Comic Book Sales Charts
Other industry pros weigh in on the need for sales numbers, for various reasons, and we look to the future.
Comings and goings: Anime NYC founder Peter Tatara and Tapas CEO Chang Kim
As the year begins, Anime NYC founder Peter Tatara and Tapas Media founder Chang Kim are stepping down
Birdcage Bottom Books is shutting down publishing
Birdcage Bottom Books is shutting down publishing operations, but will continue to distribute their own and other publishers books.
What ever happened to the sales charts?
Comics sales charts are almost non existent right now - but there is hope on the horizon.
