This chart of the ICv2 “Top 10 Superhero Properties” reflects sales in all channels for 2009.  The “Top 10” chart is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.




Top 10 Superhero Graphic Novel Properties -- 2009

Rank

Title

Publisher

1

Watchmen

DC Comics

2

Batman

DC Comics

3

X-Men/Wolverine

Marvel Comics

4

Final Crisis

DC Comics

5

Secret Invasion

Marvel Comics

6

Green Lantern

DC Comics

7

Captain America

Marvel Comics

8

Superman

DC Comics

9

Spider-Man

Marvel Comics

10

Marvel Zombies

Marvel Comics

Note: Includes all channels

 


For more information on the graphic novel market for 2009, see "Fewer Manga in 2010."

For more information on the release of the ICv2's Internal Correspondence #70, and information on how to get the ICv2's Internal Correspondence, see "ICv2 Releases 'Internal Corresondence' #70."