ThoseBackPages Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranx Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 There's definitely a downturn lately... I know that my sets haven't been selling, same set would sell pretty quickly a couple of months ago.... I don't think that the print run has picked up THAT much.....so is it losing readership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykris7 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Nope not particularly from my understanding it's on the down low atm due to the break that its on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicCollectorx19 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Nope not particularly from my understanding it's on the down low atm due to the break that its on While its possible that this is due to the break, I think it is important to realize we are experiencing a general downward trend in comic sales from 2012 to 2013. Just something to keep in mind. Edited June 11, 2013 by ComicCollectorx19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThoseBackPages Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 agreed. 2012 > 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2013/06/saga-could-be-direct-markets-big-winner-in-may-and-beyond/ ‘Saga’ could be direct market’s big winner in May (and beyond) by Kevin Melrose | June 11, 2013 @ 8:00 AM | 1 Comment | While some delight has already been taken in the debut of X-Men atop Diamond Comic Distributors’ May sales chart — the title’s all-female cast remains a magnet for rancor from some shadowy corners — the bigger story may be the long-term performance of the first Saga trade paperback. ICv2 notes that the first volume of Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples’ space opera sold an estimated 7,552 copies in May, securing the No. 2 spot on the graphic novel chart, behind BOOM! Studios’ Adventure Time: Playing With Fire. That in itself is pretty impressive, but that Saga collection was released eight months ago. The Image Comics book has charted in the Top 10 in all but one of those months (it slipped to No. 13 in November); however, May’s 7,552 copies represents a 65-percent increase from April, and the most in any month since January, when it sold 8,456 copies. In total, Saga, Vol. 1, has sold an estimated 53,000 copies in North American comic shops. And that’s only in the direct market: As ICv2 points out, Saga is creeping back up the BookScan chart for graphic novels sold in bookstores. Saga‘s status as a hit and a long-term seller comes as no surprise, but that direct-market surge (65 percent!) and book-market uptick this far from the book’s debut are certainly eye-openers. Is the boost a result of good word of mouth, the impending release of the second collection, or the widespread attention given to the merry mix-up in April, when it was erroneously announced that Issue 12 had been banned from the Apple App Store? I’d place money on the latter (although word of mouth undoubtedly plays a significant role in the book’s overall performance). Of course, we should never discount the contributions of Lying Cat … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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N/A Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Lying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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revivedrevival Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2013/06/saga-could-be-direct-markets-big-winner-in-may-and-beyond/ ‘Saga’ could be direct market’s big winner in May (and beyond) by Kevin Melrose | June 11, 2013 @ 8:00 AM | 1 Comment | While some delight has already been taken in the debut of X-Men atop Diamond Comic Distributors’ May sales chart — the title’s all-female cast remains a magnet for rancor from some shadowy corners — the bigger story may be the long-term performance of the first Saga trade paperback. ICv2 notes that the first volume of Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples’ space opera sold an estimated 7,552 copies in May, securing the No. 2 spot on the graphic novel chart, behind BOOM! Studios’ Adventure Time: Playing With Fire. That in itself is pretty impressive, but that Saga collection was released eight months ago. The Image Comics book has charted in the Top 10 in all but one of those months (it slipped to No. 13 in November); however, May’s 7,552 copies represents a 65-percent increase from April, and the most in any month since January, when it sold 8,456 copies. In total, Saga, Vol. 1, has sold an estimated 53,000 copies in North American comic shops. And that’s only in the direct market: As ICv2 points out, Saga is creeping back up the BookScan chart for graphic novels sold in bookstores. Saga‘s status as a hit and a long-term seller comes as no surprise, but that direct-market surge (65 percent!) and book-market uptick this far from the book’s debut are certainly eye-openers. Is the boost a result of good word of mouth, the impending release of the second collection, or the widespread attention given to the merry mix-up in April, when it was erroneously announced that Issue 12 had been banned from the Apple App Store? I’d place money on the latter (although word of mouth undoubtedly plays a significant role in the book’s overall performance). Of course, we should never discount the contributions of Lying Cat … Thanks for the article. Here are the latest counts: http://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2013/2013-05.html The single comic books are consistently ranked in the 40s due to the limited print counts. Can we expect a higher print count for #13? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranx Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 thanks for the link... My take away from this is that image is maintaining their relatively conservative (low) print runs....I guess the math tells them that it's better to sell out then to have extra issues that haven't sold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerThirty Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 thanks for the link... My take away from this is that image is maintaining their relatively conservative (low) print runs....I guess the math tells them that it's better to sell out then to have extra issues that haven't sold... Image doesn't set the print run. They advise, but BKV and Fiona ultimately make the call, based on preorders, about the print run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimik Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 How much do the creators receive as a percentage of the cover price? If it is a 2.99 cover, do they get 50 cents each (assuming the wholesale price is only 1.49 to the stores)? 25 cents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThoseBackPages Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Cover to #14 http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/preview2.php?image=solicits/imagecomics/201309/saga14-cover.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmay Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddymagoo Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 The young girl looks a little like Fiona or is that just me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 The young girl looks a little like Fiona or is that just me? What do you look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Giroux Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 All the way on the 4th page! No way! Is it time for the next issue yet? Im having a fun time buying a bunch of copies will I wait though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
