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ICv2 estimates 2026 comic shop sales up 19%, graphic novels up 28%
According to The Beat's report from New York Comic Con, ICv2's Milton Greipp estimated at Thursday's ICv2 White Paper that comics sales in comic shops are up 19% so far in 2026, with graphic novels up 28%. The Beat notes this comes against even bigger growth last year.
Oct 9, 2026
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