In 2022, Japan’s estimated comic sales of both electronic and print comic books were recorded to be ¥677 billion. With this record figure, Japan achieved a third consecutive annual high for sales of comic books. The data comes from the Research Institute for Publications and the All Japan Magazine and Book Publishers’ and Editors’ Association. Now, comic sales’ contribution to … [Read more...] about Japan’s Comic Sales Reached a Record ¥677 Billion in 2022
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Digital comics only account for 9% in North America
Digital comic books are easy to purchase, but they have not been accepted by Canadian and US readers. Only 9% of comic sales are sold through Amazon-owned comiXology and other distribution channels and only generated $100 million in 2019. 90% of physical comic books are sold in bookstores and comic book stores. ICv2 has estimated the total value of the North American market … [Read more...] about Digital comics only account for 9% in North America
Comic and Graphic Novel sales tumbled 6.5% in 2017
Comic book and graphic novels had a dismal year in Canada and the United States. Sales decreased by 6.5% in 2017 and most of the declines were attributed to fewer people buying comics from the store or newsstand. Total comics and graphic novel sales to consumers in the U.S. and Canada generated $1.015 billion, a $70 million decrease from 2016. When we break down the … [Read more...] about Comic and Graphic Novel sales tumbled 6.5% in 2017