What are the top selling comic book issues of 2015? USA is the country where comic books were first popularized during the 1930s. Since the beginning of the Golden Age of comics (Superman, 1938), comic books have been very popular and were read all over the word. People liked the idea of superheroes saving the world!
Most people think of superheroes when they hear the word comic book, but there are several genres: superhero comics, manga, alternative comics, science fiction comics, fantasy, action, humor, horror, romance, children’s, and adult. Even if you had never read a comic book in your life, you probably heard about X-Man, Superman, Spiderman, Batman, Star Wars. Manga comics are also very popular all around the world. They are the Japanese equivalent to comic books and also a cultural phenomenon in Japan. Even zombies rose up from comic books in the 1950s, appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics! Some readers prefer mythology and swords, like Conan the Barbarian, and some of them prefer action comics where there are no superheroes and everyday people experience a conflict. The most popular alternative comic book is The Sandman, which is my favorite.
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If you ever wondered who is behind these popular combinations of pictures and words (i.e. who are the biggest comic book publishers in the World), Marvel Comics (Spider-Man, X-Man, Iron-Man…) and the DC Comics, known for the Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman (some of the most well known superheroes today) are the two biggest names. Then there is Dark Horse Comics known for the famous Star Wars, etc.
Finally if you are curious about the best selling comic books of all time, don’t miss our article with the title Best Selling Comic Books Of All Time!
Now let’s see what comic book issues are the most popular today!
If you are a fan of comic books, you already know that 2015 is a big year for the comic book industry. There are thousands of comic books coming out in digital and print form every week, but one is certain, the best selling one in 2015 by now is “Secret Wars”! It is published by Marvel Comics and recalls the original 1984/1985 mini-series. In 2015 Marvel published a new Secret Wars mini-series, written by Jonathan Hickman and drawn by Esad Ribić. It’s picking up from where the “Time Runs Out” story line runs in Avengers and New Avengers ends. It involves combining the Marvel Universe with other alternate universes. The core limited series is nine issues long and five of them are already published. Secret Wars no. 6 is going to be published on October 7!
We made a list of the 11 top selling comic book issues so far in 2015 and now let’s see what the other ten comic book issues readers are buying and reading. This list is made by gathering information of monthly and yearly comic book sales figures, as reported by Diamond Comics Distributors.
11. Old man Logan #4
“As the mysteries of Battleworld began to unravel, Logan finds himself in a world eerily similar to the one himself helped dismantle…”
Estimated Sales in August: 69 thousand
10. Star Wars Lando #2
“Lando has a plan to steal a very valuable ship… but has he bitten off more then he can chew?”
Estimated Sales in August: 71 thousand
9. Civil War #2
“General Rogers and his forces in the Blue continue developement of Project Bellcurve, the top-secret effort to win the war in one epic stroke…”
Estimated Sales in August: 77 thousand
8. Justice League #43
“The Darkseid War event rages on as Batman takes a dark journey into the depths of Godhood and unlocks the forbidden knowledge of the DC universe!”
Estimated Sales in August: 82 thousand
7. Walking dead #145
“This issue successfully explores the emotional fallout of last month’s tragedy while continuing to play up Alpha and the Whisperers as not just a great band name, but a real, compelling threat to our heroes.”
Estimated Sales in August: 83 thousand
6. Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #4
“To protect his family, Spider-Man takes the fight to the god-like REGENT!”
Estimated Sales in August: 84 thousand
5. Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #3
“The most controversial Spider-Man story of the year continues!”
Estimated Sales in August: 91 thousand
4. Darth Vader #8
“Darth Vader and Aphra continue their allience but how long will it last…”
Estimated Sales in August: 99 thousand
3. Batman #43
“In the start of a new epic, a new villain stalks Gotham City. Will Batman be able to uncover the mystery of Mr. Bloom?”
Estimated Sales in August: 124 thousand
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2. Star Wars #8
“Universe gets a whole lot bigger with the introduction of new worlds and new maybe-spouses!”
Estimated Sales in August: 145 thousand
1. Secret Wars 5
“After the plot-changing ending of the previous issue, “Secret Wars” #5 takes a moment to settle and reset the game board for the final act of the series as Doctor Doom spends some quality time with the Molecule Man and the survivors of the 616 and 1610 universes integrate themselves into Doomworld.“
Estimated Sales in August: 204 thousand
We hope you enjoyed reading our list of 11 top selling comic book issues of 2015! So… go ahead, read and have fun!
