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DC dethrones Marvel as bestselling publisher in December 2017 thanks to Doomsday Clock

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Diamond Comic Distributors has released its figures for December 2017, with Doomsday Clock #2 helping DC Entertainment to dethrone Marvel Comics as the bestselling comic book publisher of the month. The second issue of the Watchmen crossover led the top ten comic book chart, with Image’s Saga Vol. 8 the biggest selling graphic novel of […]

Doomsday Clock and Star Wars: Darth Vader top bestselling comics and graphic novels of November 2017

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The long-awaited Doomsday Clock #1 topped the chart of the bestselling comic books in November 2017, with DC clocking up eight of the top ten titles as the publisher toppled Marvel Comics in terms of unit share. However, Marvel led the way in terms of graphic novels, with Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1: Imperial […]

Preview of Rick and Morty #32

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Rick and Morty #32 hits comic book stores this Wednesday, and we’ve got a preview of the issue for you here courtesy of Oni Press; check it out…Special guest issue written by Pamela Ribon (SLAM!, Moana) and illustrated by Erica Hayes (Rick and Morty™ storyboard artist)! Picking up after the events of “Raising Gazorpazorp,” Summer […]

Dark Nights: Metal and The Walking Dead: Here’s Negan top bestselling comics and graphic novels of October 2017

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Diamond Comics Distributors has unveiled the comic book and graphic novel sales figures for October 2017, and while DC didn’t quite manage to dethrone Marvel overall, it did dominate the comic book chart with its Dark Nights: Metal event and Batman titles occupying seven of the top ten spots. Dark Nights: Metal #3 coming in […]

Preview of Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #4

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Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #4 hits comic book stores this Wednesday, and we’ve got a preview for you here courtesy of Oni Press; check it out…CAPTURED ONCE MORE! Morty is back in Rick’s clutches… but could he be an ally in the fight against the Council of Ricks? Maybe! Or maybe […]

Marvel Legacy and The Walking Dead lead bestselling comics and graphic novels of September 2017

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Marvel launched its latest revamp last month with the release of Marvel Legacy #1, and the one shot has not only topped the sales chart for the month, but it has also become the biggest selling comic book of the year so far with almost 300,000 copies sold.In addition to Marvel Legacy #1, Marvel also […]

Preview of Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #3

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Oni Press releases Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #3 this coming Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue right here…Aw gee, Morty’s on his way to stop the Council of Ricks! Morty battling just isn’t right, and we’ve gotta stop it! That is, until he gets stopped […]

Dark Knights: Metal and Paper Girls top bestselling comic books and graphic novels of August 2017

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Diamond Comic Distributors has announced the bestselling titles for the month of August 2017, with Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s Dark Nights: Metal #1 topping the comic book chart, and Image’s Paper Girls Vol. 3 leading the way on the graphic novel front.Despite having the top three titles in the comic book top ten, DC […]