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Topic: 2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
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MrCleveland
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 91 -
2010-05-31 at 04:37:32
I really hope they (Boom Comics) can get more comic issues.
Kneon
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 92 -
2010-06-20 at 02:03:10
Added May 2010 sales to the original post.
GeoX
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 93 -
2010-06-20 at 04:43:35
Well...they seem to at least be holding steady for the time being. Could be worse!
Kneon
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 94 -
2010-06-21 at 17:47:26
Quote from user: GeoXWell...they seem to at least be holding steady for the time being. Could be worse!
That's true! WDC&S sales actually went up a little this month.
What's becoming obvious is that the two strongest titles in Boom's standard character line-up continue to be Uncle Scrooge and Walt Disney's Comics -- the two "classic" titles in the line. Unfortunately, despite strong numbers at the start, Ultraheroes and Wizards of Mickey seem to have landed with a thud. Either the hardcore Disney comics fans aren't liking their favorite characters in these non-traditional stories, or the books just aren't finding many young readers in the direct market (I'd wager it's a little bit of both.)
Eh, throw Darkwing Duck cameo into Ultraheroes, and sales will likely double that month. ;)
I'm really curious to see how June's numbers will pan out. Obviously, Darkwing Duck #1 has sold well. I'm wondering if we'll also see a spike in Uncle Scrooge thanks to the DuckTales brand recognition...?
That's true! WDC&S sales actually went up a little this month.
What's becoming obvious is that the two strongest titles in Boom's standard character line-up continue to be Uncle Scrooge and Walt Disney's Comics -- the two "classic" titles in the line. Unfortunately, despite strong numbers at the start, Ultraheroes and Wizards of Mickey seem to have landed with a thud. Either the hardcore Disney comics fans aren't liking their favorite characters in these non-traditional stories, or the books just aren't finding many young readers in the direct market (I'd wager it's a little bit of both.)
Eh, throw Darkwing Duck cameo into Ultraheroes, and sales will likely double that month. ;)
I'm really curious to see how June's numbers will pan out. Obviously, Darkwing Duck #1 has sold well. I'm wondering if we'll also see a spike in Uncle Scrooge thanks to the DuckTales brand recognition...?
Stavner
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 95 -
2010-06-21 at 23:45:33
What about sales numbers for bookstores, or stores like Wal-Mart, or even libraries? They might not sell very well in the direct market because, well, superheroes.
Fritz Baugh
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 96 -
2010-06-22 at 15:32:19
Quote from user: KneonWhat's becoming obvious is that the two strongest titles in Boom's standard character line-up continue to be Uncle Scrooge and Walt Disney's Comics -- the two "classic" titles in the line. Unfortunately, despite strong numbers at the start, Ultraheroes and Wizards of Mickey seem to have landed with a thud. Either the hardcore Disney comics fans aren't liking their favorite characters in these non-traditional stories, or the books just aren't finding many young readers in the direct market (I'd wager it's a little bit of both.)
Diamond's got their September order forms up--Wizards of Mickey and Ultra Heroes aren't in it, apparently ending each with the eighth issues.
And Mickey Mouse #300 IS on the list! Finally!
Diamond's got their September order forms up--Wizards of Mickey and Ultra Heroes aren't in it, apparently ending each with the eighth issues.
And Mickey Mouse #300 IS on the list! Finally!
Kneon
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 97 -
2010-07-13 at 16:12:51
June 2010 actual numbers now posted in the original post.
All I can say is: What a weird month!
Darkwing Duck #1 pulled some good numbers, as expected. So far it's the third bestselling Duck/Mouse book Boom! has put out, as it's just a little behind their debut issues of Mickey Mouse and Friends and Walt Disney's Comics and Stories. (I was actually betting the book would sell closer to 8,000 based on the hype, but it's still an excellent number for this line.)
Now, I'm sure some will say ol' Darkwing doesn't belong here as its technically not a Disney standard comic series, but rather is based on a TV show. I can see that, but seeing as how it's a spinoff of DuckTales, which itself is based (loosely) on Barks' Uncle Scrooge stories, I think it does belong on the list. Just an opinion.
Speaking of DuckTales, I have no way to get you sales data for the June issues of Uncle Scrooge. It's not on the Top 300 this month. That's not because it didn't pull better-than-average numbers in June, it's just that overall comics sales were up this month, bumping the cutoff up to 4,528 issues (for IDW's Last Unicorn #2)
The Boom! books have been averaging sales lower than 4,500 for months, but I'm still curious if Scrooge got a boost from the Disney Afternoon theme or not.
Now, the real curveball? Gemstone's Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion Vol. 2 made the Top 300 Graphic Novel list. Go figure!
All I can say is: What a weird month!
Darkwing Duck #1 pulled some good numbers, as expected. So far it's the third bestselling Duck/Mouse book Boom! has put out, as it's just a little behind their debut issues of Mickey Mouse and Friends and Walt Disney's Comics and Stories. (I was actually betting the book would sell closer to 8,000 based on the hype, but it's still an excellent number for this line.)
Now, I'm sure some will say ol' Darkwing doesn't belong here as its technically not a Disney standard comic series, but rather is based on a TV show. I can see that, but seeing as how it's a spinoff of DuckTales, which itself is based (loosely) on Barks' Uncle Scrooge stories, I think it does belong on the list. Just an opinion.
Speaking of DuckTales, I have no way to get you sales data for the June issues of Uncle Scrooge. It's not on the Top 300 this month. That's not because it didn't pull better-than-average numbers in June, it's just that overall comics sales were up this month, bumping the cutoff up to 4,528 issues (for IDW's Last Unicorn #2)
The Boom! books have been averaging sales lower than 4,500 for months, but I'm still curious if Scrooge got a boost from the Disney Afternoon theme or not.
Now, the real curveball? Gemstone's Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion Vol. 2 made the Top 300 Graphic Novel list. Go figure!
Charlie Brown
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 98 -
2010-07-14 at 06:08:56
Interesting.
Quote from user: KneonNow, the real curveball? Gemstone's Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion Vol. 2 made the Top 300 Graphic Novel list. Go figure!
That's me ;) I bought one last month. I got the 1st hardcover from Boom, am still waiting for the 2nd one and couldn't wait until end of the year for Boom's Companion hardcovers. So I got the one from Gemstone.
Quote from user: KneonNow, the real curveball? Gemstone's Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion Vol. 2 made the Top 300 Graphic Novel list. Go figure!
That's me ;) I bought one last month. I got the 1st hardcover from Boom, am still waiting for the 2nd one and couldn't wait until end of the year for Boom's Companion hardcovers. So I got the one from Gemstone.
Roger North
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 99 -
2010-07-14 at 11:42:46
Gemstone is still selling back issues? Where can I find them?
MustangRockstar
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 100 -
2010-07-16 at 20:10:43
Unofficially, I think they still are. Although you cannot order them online. You'll have to call. I am in the process of writing a list of 22 comics I need to complete add to my collection, based on the number of issues that Gemstone owes me from my subscription.
As for Boom, I have yet to subscribe to their comics. I keep holding off based on the responses of fans and my own observation that the titles "appear" to be a step down.
As for Boom, I have yet to subscribe to their comics. I keep holding off based on the responses of fans and my own observation that the titles "appear" to be a step down.
GeoX
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 101 -
2010-07-17 at 00:13:10
You can find most Gemstone titles like-new from amazon sellers for no more than you would've paid for them when they were new-new.
Charlie Brown
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 102 -
2010-07-19 at 07:55:16
Sadly the most titles are sold out at Amazon. I'm still missing 11 Uncle Scrooge issues by Gemstone and can't find them.
Kneon
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 103 -
2010-08-18 at 12:57:53
Added July's sales figures this A.M.
Darkwing Duck continues to show some strong sales with over 5,300 copies sold. While it's down 1K you have to remember that first issues almost always sell significantly better than following issues. It'll be interesting to see if and when it levels off.
Another bit of good news: It would appear that $crooge has gotten a bit of a boost from the DuckTales theme.
Darkwing Duck continues to show some strong sales with over 5,300 copies sold. While it's down 1K you have to remember that first issues almost always sell significantly better than following issues. It'll be interesting to see if and when it levels off.
Another bit of good news: It would appear that $crooge has gotten a bit of a boost from the DuckTales theme.
GeoX
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 104 -
2010-08-19 at 01:52:10
Pretty impressive numbers for US. I mean impressive by Boom! standards, of course. Pretty lackluster by Gemstone standards. I thought the idea was that Big Changes had to be made to improve sales of Disney comics. And yet...these Big Changes seem to have depressed sales, if anything. Does this strike anyone else as a case of employing tough, no-nonsense business strategies in order to look like you're doing something, even if these strategies don't actually work, so ALL that's accomplished is that you LOOK like you're doing something?
Maybe Disney comics in the US weren't long for this world in any case, but if they ultimately fail entirely in the near future, Boom! bloody well has to take all the blame.
(Granted, the Darkwing comic seems to have been a savvy move.)
Maybe Disney comics in the US weren't long for this world in any case, but if they ultimately fail entirely in the near future, Boom! bloody well has to take all the blame.
(Granted, the Darkwing comic seems to have been a savvy move.)
Kneon
2009 U.S. Disney Comics sales report
Message 105 -
2010-09-16 at 13:40:14
Added the August 2010 numbers to the first post.
Darkwing Duck made quite a rebound... up about 1,000 issues from issue #2. (This is likely because when #2 was being solicited, retailers were unsure of how popular #1 actually would be.)
Now, what is really worrisome here is that not a single comic book -- Disney or otherwise -- sold over 100,000 copies in August.
To put this in perspective, a few Gladstone I books I've come across listed a circulation of around 80,000 copies. In the 1980s, that was considered a relatively low number, as Marvel would cancel books that dipped under 400,000. My, how times have changed!
Darkwing Duck made quite a rebound... up about 1,000 issues from issue #2. (This is likely because when #2 was being solicited, retailers were unsure of how popular #1 actually would be.)
Now, what is really worrisome here is that not a single comic book -- Disney or otherwise -- sold over 100,000 copies in August.
To put this in perspective, a few Gladstone I books I've come across listed a circulation of around 80,000 copies. In the 1980s, that was considered a relatively low number, as Marvel would cancel books that dipped under 400,000. My, how times have changed!