Top Selling Comics & Publisher Market Share: August 2014

I don't want to go back and forth about this. I trust you haven't seen anyone claim Valiant was going to sell more than DC or MARVEL. However, I did see quite a few posts about how Valiant was probably selling more than Image, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite, et cetera. I remember for sure seeing like 2 posts about how Valiant was going to be a part of the BIG TWO and make it THE BIG THREE.

I thought it was a unrealistic statement and I was sure IMAGE was still holding the title of being the most selling company out of the Big Two.

However, I don't deny that Valiant has quality over quantity.

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I've never seen anyone try to claim Valiant was going to sell as much as DC or Marvel.

If its a matter of quality neither Marvel or DC hold that title either so...

@arturocalakayvee: I am interested to know why people treat comics like a sporting event and a competition? It is odd to me. Do you have stock in Marvel? Or is it that you don't watch any sports or play sports to get that inner competition satisfied. Do you jump up and down when Ford cars outsell GM?

Guardians of the Galaxy is selling like crazy in the local bookstore I go to. O_o

goood, give into your anger,

only now do you understand the real power of the Marvelside.

Well in my defense since he called me the worst kind of fanboy, I felt I needed to play the part.

Thanos: Infinity Revelation was freaking amazing. Adam Warlock came back, got a huge power boost and so much was understood about Thanos. would recomend reading it even if DC is your go to company

Batman stomps again.

hahahahahahahahaha

man. i feel bad. not really.

Are you even reading any DC comics, it's okay to not like their comics but is there any need to insult the fans?

Batman sales are very impressing month after month, He must worth as much as all other DC characters!!!

Me? A fanboy? More like I don't drink the kool-aid that DC forces down the throats of the mindless sheep.

Last month I got Justice League United, Daredevil, Fantastic Four, Guardians, and Spider-man. Would've got Batman & Robin, Harley Quinn, Earth 2, and Silver Surfer though they were either sold out or I didn't have the money to buy it (Earth 2).

I do regret buying Spider-man. The story was interesting though the art was meh. I just felt really weird and distracting in a Spider-man book. While the writing was fun and interesting it wasn't really what I thought it'd be. I was kinda mixed on it. I kinda wish I got Earth 2 instead. Though I heard the series will be kinda messed up soon.

I guess the hype that Valiant is becoming as big as the BIG TWO is nothing but HYPE. Image is still holding the throne of being the biggest outside of the BIG TWO. Plus, I like getting a confirmation that besides Batman sales, MARVEL is beating DC. I don't say it to brag. I just like to point out the facts of the matter.

I honestly would prefer if Detective Comics (comics) would be beating MARVEL. I always viewed The House of Ideas to be the underdogs but ever since (evil) Disney bought them things changed. Marvel stopped being independent. Oh well...(+)

You're the literally the worst kind of fan boy.

I am honestly surprised that Harley has been doing so well. It does make me happy though.

What, My Little Ponies gives IDW their biggest sales? Seriously?! I'm gonna have to check some of the sales figures to see this for myself.

Thats the same thing i always wonder about Eaglemoss & this Random House now lol. How these companies manage to beat out Valiant, Avatar Press, Fantagraphics, Top Shelf, Oni etc is always a mystery.

Don't know about sales but this issue was the best New 52 Batman issue. Also can't believe Harley is still on the Top 10, I think I have to pick it up.

geez people stop arguing about who sold more. You buy what you like and let other people buy what they like in peace.(and quiet.)

Well considering the difference between the amount of titles the top two put out was the only magazine either publisher publishes, it looks like they're putting out a pretty darn equal amount of stuff.

How the heck is Eaglemoss regularly in the top ten? Do they even publish anything other than Batman Automobilia magazines (whatever those are) and Marvel chess figurine collector magazines. Do either of those things really have that big a following?

And how does Harley Quinn constantly maintain a slot in the top 10. I can't possibly comprehend why anyone likes that character. But then again a lot of the characters I have a strong dislike for are the ones who are very popular such as Joker, Lex Luthor, Wolverine, Deadpool, etc.

The fanboy war in this is cancerous. Bunch of over-sized manchildren arguing over who is more elite as a fan, and that the other person likes trash. This kind of discussion is the reason I am slowly but surely falling off comics in the first place. Truly the most toxic community I have ever been a part of.

Lol what? Multiversity is a new 52 book, its purpose is to expand the other 50 universes.

@butters911: well imagine spider-verse. How many spidey will dominate the market. Wow

I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure Armor Hunters sell out. Valiant just doesn't have the cash to put a large number of copies in print.

I just mostly cry to get people's attention to them.

I image they would have respectable digital sales. I don't buy paper comics myself soo...

It's a shame... X-O Manowar and Armour Hunters have been kicking SO much ass!

@vrakmul: @lvenger: If I remember from being surprised before, I think most of IDW's sales actually come from bronies.

I'm choosing to believe that the only reason Batman took the top spot is because the artist from Black Science drew it.

What? Don't look at me like that. Let a Black Science fanboy have his delusions! ;)

80% of my pull is Image/Dark Horse/Valiant comics.

so your generalization is wrong.

like most generalizations.

Lmao. That raccoon is nowhere to be found.

Spidey has 3 books in the top 10. Pretty impressive!

Yup and I enjoyed it very much.

@rustyroy: ye ye, fought hard for dat

Don't be, you deserved it.

Love me some Dark Horse.

It really is, I have yet to read TMNT #37 with Shredder and Kraang but I hear it's really good.

I guess it is. Technically they do have the most licensed comic book properties out there and I can't think of anyone else that has more licensed comics than IDW have.

@rustyroy: d'awh, I'm flattered.

It is disappointing that Rocket's extreme popularity was temporary but it's to be expected I guess. Maybe he'll get a more sustained boost after the cartoon and a second movie.

That was to please you specifically.

@rustyroy: lol knew a Batfan reeling from last month would appear.

If I'm not wrong, IDW is basically now the go-to company for licensed comics, taking over from Dark Horse which in turn took over from Marvel for that spot.

@j_hickmanisgod: I'm reading everyone of their books >_>

im pulling Rai, Archer, and was pulling Bloodshot Corps.

im doing my part. what about everyone else? hahaha teamwork is needed

i pay more attention to units sold. because of that fact.

and still Marvel sells more units. idc whichever ones on top tbh. literally 80% of my pull atm is dark horse and image titles so.

but yes what you say is 99.99% true.

i agree.

-insert obligatory valiant comment-

@arturocalakayvee: yeah great content....for example ? Iron Man comics not so good, Captain America people seem 50-50 about Rick Remender direction, Thor now will become female which Thor fans doesn't like, Wolverine will die soon which is publicity stunt gimmick, Spider-man people still 50-50 about Dan Slott butcher Spider supporting characters like Black Cat etc. All Marvel big guns not doing so well. Meanwhile DC big gun like Batman is positively receive, Superman which is on Geoff Johns which is positive receive, people love Azarello Wonder Woman, Justice League comics is top 10 comics sales while Avengers is not even in top 20 for months after months. All DC big guns is safe hand compare to Marvel big guns