Top 50 Small Press Comics and Graphic Novels: August 2014
Sep 08, 2014
The Doctor's adventure in New York City continues in Titan Comics' Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor #2 from Titan Comics, the best-selling small press comic of August.
Other publishers in the top ten include Abstract Studios (Rachel Rising #27 at #5), Archie Comics (4 titles, led by Sonic the Hedgehog #263 at #2), Bongo Comics (2 titles, led by Kang & Kodos #1 at #6), and Zenescope Entertainment (Grimm Fairy Tales #101 at #9).
The color edition of Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim vs. the Universe, the fifth volume of the fan-favorite series from Oni Press, was the best-selling small press graphic novel for the month.
Other publishers in the top ten include Amaze Ink/Slave Labor Graphics, Archie Comics, Fantagraphics Books, Harper Collins, Kodansha Comics, Oni Press, and VIZ Media.
Diamond Comic Distributors defines Small Presses as publishers outside the top-10 bestselling publishers over the previous six months. In offering these breakdowns of the bestselling small press comics and graphic novels, a spotlight is shown on these publishers, affording them recognition for their strong sales in a crowded marketplace. To help retailers contextualize the relationship between the Small Press sales rankings, each chart offers for each book the overall ranking for the month amongst all publishers.
TOP 50 SMALL PRESS COMICS
Based on Total Unit Sales of Products Invoiced in August 2014
| QTY RANK |
OVERALL QTY RANK |
OVERALL DOLLAR RANK |
INDEX | ITEM CODE |
DESCRIPTION | PRICE | VENDOR |
| 1 | 187 | 156 | 9.28 | MAY141596 | DOCTOR WHO 10TH #2 REG ZHANG | $3.99 | TTN |
| 2 | 198 | 230 | 8.14 | MAY141035-M | SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #263 | $2.99 | ARC |
| 3 | 226 | 269 | 6.83 | MAY141040-M | SONIC UNIVERSE #66 | $2.99 | ARC |
| 4 | 230 | 209 | 6.75 | JUN140824-M | SONIC UNIVERSE #67 | $3.99 | ARC |
| 5 | 233 | 217 | 6.52 | MAY140956 | RACHEL RISING #27 | $3.99 | ABS |
| 6 | 239 | 223 | 6.32 | JUN140928 | KANG & KODOS #1 | $3.99 | BON |
| 7 | 241 | 279 | 6.31 | JUN140929 | SIMPSONS COMICS #214 | $2.99 | BON |
| 8 | 247 | 228 | 6.17 | JUN140818-M | MEGA MAN #40 (NOTE PRICE) | $3.99 | ARC |
| 9 | 250 | 278 | 6.01 | JUN141576-M | GFT GRIMM FAIRY TALES #101 (MR) | $2.99 | ZEN |
| 10 | 251 | 359 | 5.97 | JUN910301 | TALES FROM THE CRYPT #3 | $2.00 | WIL |
| 11 | 258 | 298 | 5.79 | JUN140930 | SPONGEBOB COMICS #35 | $2.99 | UNI |
| 12 | 265 | 251 | 5.60 | MAY141501 | BUNKER #5 (MR) | $3.99 | ONI |
| 13 | 275 | 295 | 5.38 | JUN141588-M | GFT ROBYN HOOD ONGOING #1 | $2.99 | ZEN |
| 14 | 282 | 268 | 5.15 | JUN141337 | LETTER 44 #9 | $3.99 | ONI |
| 15 | 301 | 265 | 4.78 | JUN141599-M | GFT WONDERLAND #26 (MR) | $3.99 | ZEN |
| 16 | 305 | 237 | 4.66 | JUN140754 | SIP (STRANGERS IN PARADISE) KIDS #1 | $4.99 | ABS |
| 17 | 310 | 277 | 4.54 | JUN141606-M | GFT GODDESS INC #1 (MR) | $3.99 | ZEN |
| 18 | 311 | 337 | 4.53 | MAY141005-M | ARCHIE #658 | $2.99 | ARC |
| 19 | 314 | 290 | 4.50 | JUN141333-M | LIFE AFTER #2 (MR) | $3.99 | ONI |
| 20 | 324 | 329 | 4.31 | JUN141596-M | GFT VS WONDERLAND #2 (MR) | $2.99 | ZEN |
| 21 | 326 | 281 | 4.28 | JUN141592-M | GFT MASUMI #1 (MR) | $3.99 | ZEN |
| 22 | 328 | 335 | 4.19 | JUN141609-M | GFT WARLORD OF OZ #4 | $2.99 | ZEN |
| 23 | 356 | 331 | 3.21 | JUN141585-M | GFT INFERNO RINGS OF HELL #1 (MR) | $3.99 | ZEN |
| 24 | 360 | 350 | 3.11 | JUN140830-M | DAMSELS IN EXCESS #2 | $3.99 | ASP |
| 25 | 362 | 338 | 3.09 | APR141312 | WWE SUPERSTARS ONGOING #7 | $3.99 | NBM |
| 26 | 369 | 358 | 3.00 | JUN141336 | SIXTH GUN DAYS OF THE DEAD #1 | $3.99 | ONI |
| 27 | 373 | 368 | 2.83 | JUN141335 | PRINCESS UGG #3 | $3.99 | ONI |
| 28 | 378 | 386 | 2.64 | MAR141264 | SHEENA #3 | $3.99 | MOO |
| 29 | 381 | 376 | 2.62 | JUN141338 | SIXTH GUN #42 | $3.99 | ONI |
| 30 | 384 | 366 | 2.59 | JUN141612-M | GFT GODSTORM HERCULES PAYNE #5 | $3.99 | ZEN |
| 31 | 387 | 369 | 2.53 | JUN141317 | TOWER CHRONICLES DREADSTALKER #1 | $3.99 | RAN |
| 32 | 389 | 370 | 2.51 | JUN141470 | SHERWOOD TX #2 REG ROBINSON | $3.99 | 12 |
| 33 | 394 | 314 | 2.36 | MAR141222 | KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #211 | $5.99 | KEN |
| 34 | 395 | 315 | 2.35 | FEB141325 | KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #210 | $5.99 | KEN |
| 35 | 398 | 229 | 2.32 | JUN148102 | LIFE WITH ARCHIE #36 MAGAZINE FORMAT 2ND PTG | $9.99 | ARC |
| 36 | 399 | 374 | 2.31 | APR148295 | DOCTOR WHO 11TH #1 | $2.39 | TTN |
| 37 | 400 | 375 | 2.31 | APR148294 | DOCTOR WHO 10TH #1 | $2.39 | TTN |
| 38 | 410 | 434 | 2.06 | MAR140841-M | KEVIN KELLER #14 REG CVR | $2.99 | ARC |
| 39 | 413 | 392 | 2.00 | MAY141626-M | ENORMOUS #2 CVR A CHEGGOUR | $3.99 | 215 |
| 40 | 414 | 394 | 1.95 | MAY140974-M | ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #1 MAIN COVER | $3.99 | ACT |
| 41 | 415 | 399 | 1.91 | JUN141395 | BRASS SUN #4 | $3.99 | REB |
| 42 | 421 | 411 | 1.77 | MAY141592 | ALIEN LEGION UNCIVIL WAR #3 | $3.99 | TTN |
| 43 | 423 | 391 | 1.74 | NOV130744 | I FEEL SICK #1 NEW PTG (NOTE PRICE) | $4.95 | SLA |
| 44 | 427 | 398 | 1.68 | NOV130745 | I FEEL SICK #2 NEW PTG (NOTE PRICE) | $4.95 | SLA |
| 45 | 428 | 413 | 1.66 | JUN140758 | HERO CATS #1 MAIN CVR | $3.99 | ACT |
| 46 | 430 | 415 | 1.65 | JUN141472-M | ENORMOUS #3 CVR A CHEGGOUR | $3.99 | 215 |
| 47 | 435 | 433 | 1.56 | JUN140911 | FACE VALUE #1 | $3.99 | AUT |
| 48 | 439 | 431 | 1.42 | JUN141024 | HUGH HOWEYS WOOL #2 | $3.99 | CRY |
| 49 | 454 | 442 | 1.29 | JUL141268 | BRAINSTORM #1 (MR) | $3.99 | FUT |
| 50 | 455 | 443 | 1.28 | JUN140769 | SOUTHERN DOG #1 ROSSMO CVR (MR) | $3.99 | ACT |
TOP 50 SMALL PRESS GRAPHIC NOVELS
Based on Total Unit Sales of Products Invoiced in August 2014
| QTY RANK |
OVERALL QTY RANK |
OVERALL DOLLAR RANK |
INDEX | ITEM CODE |
DESCRIPTION | PRICE | VENDOR |
| 1 | 11 | 6 | 2.70 | FEB141355 | SCOTT PILGRIM COLOR HC VOL 05 | $24.99 | ONI |
| 2 | 12 | 22 | 2.65 | MAY141023 | DEATH OF ARCHIE LIFE CELEBRATED TP | $14.99 | ARC |
| 3 | 16 | 40 | 2.42 | JUN141304 | ATTACK ON TITAN GN VOL 13 | $10.99 | RAN |
| 4 | 27 | 69 | 1.86 | JUN141303 | ATTACK ON TITAN BEFORE THE FALL GN VOL 02 | $10.99 | RAN |
| 5 | 28 | 72 | 1.86 | MAY140981 | FILLER BUNNY COLLECTED WORKS TP | $11.95 | SLA |
| 6 | 37 | 33 | 1.65 | MAR141297 | BUNKER TP VOL 01 (MR) | $19.99 | ONI |
| 7 | 46 | 35 | 1.46 | MAY141443 | NEIL GAIMAN GRAVEYARD BOOK HC GN VOL 01 | $19.99 | HAR |
| 8 | 47 | 112 | 1.46 | APR141459 | BLEACH GN VOL 61 | $9.99 | VIZ |
| 9 | 48 | 20 | 1.45 | MAY141401 | HIP HOP FAMILY TREE GN VOL 02 | $27.99 | FAN |
| 10 | 62 | 167 | 1.26 | JAN140881 | SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES TP VOL 23 | $7.99 | ARC |
| 11 | 79 | 53 | 1.06 | FEB148185 | I WAS THE CAT HC | $24.99 | ONI |
| 12 | 86 | 135 | 0.96 | MAY141038 | SONIC THE HEDGEHOG TP VOL 01 COUNTDOWN TO CHAOS | $12.99 | ARC |
| 13 | 93 | 222 | 0.89 | FEB142547 | MINECRAFT OFFICIAL MOJANG COMBAT HANDBOOK HC | $7.99 | SCH |
| 14 | 95 | 157 | 0.89 | JUN141280 | SISTERS GN | $10.99 | SCH |
| 15 | 98 | 132 | 0.88 | JUN141273 | AMULET SC VOL 06 ESCAPE FROM LUCIEN | $12.99 | SCH |
| 16 | 100 | 200 | 0.86 | JUN141546 | ROSARIO VAMPIRE SEASON II GN VOL 13 | $9.99 | VIZ |
| 17 | 104 | 277 | 0.83 | JUN141377 | HELLO KITTY GN JUST IMAGINE | $7.99 | VIZ |
| 18 | 108 | 83 | 0.79 | FEB148184 | COURTNEY CRUMRIN SPEC ED HC VOL 06 | $24.99 | ONI |
| 19 | 115 | 232 | 0.76 | JUL141214 | PEANUTS WAITING FOR GREAT PUMPKIN HC | $9.99 | FAN |
| 20 | 118 | 244 | 0.73 | JUN141561 | DEADMAN WONDERLAND GN VOL 04 | $9.99 | VIZ |
| 21 | 122 | 258 | 0.71 | JUN141530 | FOOD WARS SHOKUGEKI NO SOMA GN VOL 01 (MR) | $9.99 | VIZ |
| 22 | 128 | 81 | 0.68 | MAY141403 | DISNEY ROSA DUCK LIBRARY HC VOL 01 SCROOGE SON OF SUN | $29.99 | FAN |
| 23 | 130 | 122 | 0.67 | JUN141547 | SHONEN JUMP PACK 2014 #3 | $19.99 | VIZ |
| 24 | 135 | 88 | 0.66 | MAY141408 | HIP HOP FAMILY TREE GN VOL 01 (NEW PTG) | $27.99 | FAN |
| 25 | 136 | 184 | 0.66 | MAY141577 | MONSTER MUSUME GN VOL 04 (MR) | $12.99 | STM |
| 26 | 140 | 564 | 0.64 | JUN141383 | POKEMON BLACK & WHITE GN VOL 17 | $4.99 | VIZ |
| 27 | 141 | 288 | 0.64 | JUN140807 | BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS TP VOL 04 | $9.99 | ARC |
| 28 | 144 | 298 | 0.63 | JUN141565 | D GRAY MAN GN VOL 24 | $9.99 | VIZ |
| 29 | 145 | 213 | 0.63 | MAR121101 | ATTACK ON TITAN GN VOL 01 | $10.99 | RAN |
| 30 | 148 | 238 | 0.62 | MAY141468 | FAIRY TAIL GN VOL 40 | $10.99 | RAN |
| 31 | 150 | 138 | 0.61 | MAR140839 | ARCHIE THE MARRIED LIFE TP VOL 05 | $19.99 | ARC |
| 32 | 152 | 149 | 0.60 | FEB140918-M | AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE TP VOL 01 | $17.99 | ARC |
| 33 | 157 | 254 | 0.59 | JUN141307 | FAIRY TAIL GN VOL 41 | $10.99 | RAN |
| 34 | 158 | 259 | 0.58 | JUN141308 | HEROIC LEGEND OF ARSLAN GN VOL 01 | $10.99 | RAN |
| 35 | 159 | 165 | 0.58 | JUN141617 | GFT HELSING TP | $15.99 | ZEN |
| 36 | 161 | 204 | 0.58 | JUN141570 | HIGH SCHOOL DXD GN VOL 02 (MR) | $13.00 | HAC |
| 37 | 173 | 137 | 0.56 | FEB141376 | DOCTOR WHO CRUEL SEA GN | $19.99 | PAN |
| 38 | 175 | 331 | 0.55 | JUN141529 | BLACK ROSE ALICE GN VOL 01 (MR) | $9.99 | VIZ |
| 39 | 184 | 208 | 0.54 | JUN141526 | CHI SWEET HOME GN VOL 11 | $13.95 | RAN |
| 40 | 191 | 190 | 0.52 | JUN141615 | GFT AGE OF DARKNESS TP VOL 02 | $15.99 | ZEN |
| 41 | 196 | 350 | 0.52 | JUN141544 | MAGI GN VOL 07 | $9.99 | VIZ |
| 42 | 202 | 148 | 0.51 | MAY141474 | VINLAND SAGA GN VOL 04 | $19.99 | RAN |
| 43 | 205 | 102 | 0.50 | MAY141480 | ZAYA HC (MR) | $29.99 | MAG |
| 44 | 207 | 255 | 0.50 | JUN141169 | EVEN MORE BAD PARENTING ADVICE GN | $12.95 | DRA |
| 45 | 209 | 155 | 0.49 | MAY141636 | LES MISERABLES MANGA CLASSICS GN | $19.99 | UDO |
| 46 | 210 | 111 | 0.49 | MAY141404 | JIM HC | $29.99 | FAN |
| 47 | 215 | 379 | 0.48 | JUN141568 | LOVELESS GN VOL 12 | $9.99 | VIZ |
| 48 | 222 | 246 | 0.47 | MAY141572 | ALICE I/T COUNTRY OF JOKER GN VOL 01 NIGHTMARE TRILOGY (MR) | $13.99 | STM |
| 49 | 225 | 442 | 0.47 | JUN141367 | WWE SLAM CITY GN VOL 01 FINISHED | $7.99 | NBM |
| 50 | 226 | 144 | 0.47 | APR141286 | THE PEOPLE INSIDE HC | $24.99 | ONI |
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Item codes followed by -M indicate multiple covers and skus at the standard SRP.
How does Diamond calculate the charts? It all starts at the comic book shop.
Data for Diamond’s sales charts — which includes the monthly market shares and all top product charts — are compiled by Diamond Comic Distributors from sales made to thousands of comic book specialty shops located in North America and around the world. Additional sales made to online merchants and other specialty stores may be included as well.
Unit and dollar market shares are calculated based upon orders for comic books, graphic novels, and magazines invoiced and shipped to Diamond customers during any given month, which comprises pre-orders, advance reorders, and reorders, minus any copies that are received back from a title marked as returnable. Please note that comics marked with an asterisk (*) have had their reported quantities reduced due to retailer returnability, and thus may rank lower on the charts than their actual sales would reflect.
About the Diamond Sales Index: The Sales Index of selected monthly Best Seller Charts is presented as a comparative tool for retailers and publishers. It presents Diamond’s monthly sales for individual titles in relation to Diamond’s total sales for the issue of DC Comics' monthly Batman comic book. (Batman is used as the control title — with a value of 100 — because sales of Ba
