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DC Tops March's Direct Market in Dollars, But Marvel Leads in Comics Sold
Detective Comics #1000 was the top selling comic in March 2019, leading DC to take the #1 spot for dollars despite coming in second in market share.
Direct Market Sales for Nov. 2016 Feature Batman vs the Marvel Universe
Marvel Comics ruled the Direct Market roost, but DC Comics' Batman staked his claim to the top two positions on the chart.
"Batman" Sales Up Nearly 60% in March; "Power Rangers" #1 Cracks 100K
Bruce Wayne's return to his superhero lifestyle led to DC Comics having the best-selling single issue in March.
Marvel, DC Split Top Position on December Sales Charts
The latest installment of "Batman: Endgame" sent the Dark Knight back to the top of the charts, but Marvel's overall top ten domination continued.
Marvel's "Darth Vader" #1 to Exceed 200,000 in Sales
Marvel Comics has announced that Kieron Gillen and Sal Larocca's Sith lord-starring series will debut with sales above the 200,000 mark.
The Mayo Report: Analyzing AvX, New 52 and Marvel NOW! in 2012
John Mayo looks back on 2012's sales numbers, comparing the continuing strength of DC's New 52 top titles with Marvel's AvX and Marvel NOW! initiative, the across the board growth in the industry and more.
Top 500 Comics, Trades for 2012
John Mayo returns with complete charts for the top 500 selling comics and trades through Diamond Comics for 2012, a year which saw "The Walking Dead" take the top spot on both charts.
EXCLUSIVE: DC Reveals January Digital Rankings
On top of DC Comics' top ten performance in January's print sales, executives John Rood and Bob Wayne share with CBR the top ten digital comics for the month, cover criticisms of DC's success and update "The Shade's" status.
Top 1000 Comics, Trades of 2011
John Mayo returns with complete charts for the top 1000 selling comics and trades through Diamond Comics for 2011, with DC ruling the top ten but Marvel leading the overall market.
The Mayo Report: Marvel, DC Comics' December Analysis
John Mayo digs into at December's sales numbers, which saw Marvel edging out DC Comics in total units sold, while DC topped Marvel in the top 300 titles. As John explains, naming a "winner" is a matter of perspective.