MAYO REPORT: "Convergence," "Star Wars" Lead to Highest Grossing Month in Over a Decade

[CBR News]

Big event debuts, strong "Star Wars" sales and increasing prices all contributed to a more than solid month for the comic book industry.


Full article here.

[RobinFan4880]

It's really shocking to see a title jump up in sales like the way Star Wars did, especially when there isn't an event or big story held within. Marvel has really hit quite the jackpot with Star Wars.

[BeastieRunner]

It's really shocking to see a title jump up in sales like the way Star Wars did, especially when there isn't an event or big story held within. Marvel has really hit quite the jackpot with Star Wars.

Makes me feel bad for Dark Horse.

[RobinFan4880]

Makes me feel bad for Dark Horse.

Same here. They produced decades worth of great content and the best they could get was 40-50k.

[Mister Ferro]

Makes me feel bad for Dark Horse.

Same here. They produced decades worth of great content and the best they could get was 40-50k.

There are 3 main reasons for this success:

1. The comics are in Canon with the movies.
2. Marvel Comics have a way bigger advertising budget.
3. The Marvel Zombies.