Only 2 November Graphic Novels Exceed 10,000 Units
According to ICv2′s of Diamond’s numbers, the top selling graphic novel for November was Vertigo’s Fables Vol. 11. The 12,800 units sold was good for first place but shows a dip from the previous volume. Second place went to Aspen’s Michael Turner Tribute Graphic Novel, “ the only other book with over 10,000 copies sold in by Diamond.”
In terms of revenue, the $99 Absolute Sandman Vol. 4 took the top spot with an estimated 3500 copies sold. The Watchmen hardcover edition was in second place.
Marvel’s first appearance on the list was in 13th position with Hulk Vol. 1: Red Hulk while Naruto Vol. 32 took 9th place for best manga.
Here’s a look at the top 25:
Rank Index Title Price Pub Est.Qty
1 12.4 FABLES TP VOL 11 WAR & PIECES (MR) $17.99 DC 12,791
2 9.74 MICHAEL TURNER TRIBUTE GN $8.99 ASP 10,047
3 8.97 BTVS SEASON 8 TP VOL 03 WOLVES AT THE GATE $15.95 DAR 9,253
4 8.95 HEROES HC VOL 02* $29.99 DC 9,232
5 7.86 WATCHMEN HC $39.99 DC 8,108
6 6.45 JLA AVENGERS TP $19.99 DC 6,653
7 5.61 WATCHMEN TP* $19.99 DC 5,787
8 5.34 JOKER HC $19.99 DC 5,508
9 5.14 NARUTO TP VOL 32 $7.95 VIZ 5,302
10 4.38 FRUITS BASKET GN VOL 21 (Of 23) $9.99 TKP 4,518
11 4.3 FREAKANGELS TP VOL 01 (MR) $19.99 AVA 4,435
12 4.27 BPRD TP VOL 09 1946 $17.95 DAR 4,405
13 3.86 HULK PREM HC VOL 01 RED HULK $24.99 MAR 3,982
14 3.48 COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS TP VOL 04 $19.99 DC 3,590
15 3.48 ULTIMATE X-MEN ULTIMATE COLLECTION TP VOL 02 $24.99 MAR 3,590
16 3.45 ABSOLUTE SANDMAN HC VOL 04 (MR) $99.00 DC 3,559
17 3.36 TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE TP VOL 09 $12.99 WIZ 3,466
18 3.35 FABLES COVERS BY JAMES JEAN HC (MR) $39.99 DC 3,456
19 3.27 BERSERK TP VOL 26 $13.95 DAR 3,373
20 3.19 WALKING DEAD HC VOL 04 (MR) $29.99 IMA 3,291
21 3.18 ULTIMATE HULK VS IRON MAN TP ULTIMATE HUMAN $15.99 MAR 3,280
22 3.05 STAR WARS REBELLION TP VOL 03 SMALL VICTORIES $12.95 DAR 3,146
23 3 X-MEN POPTOPIA TP $15.95 MAR 3,095
24 2.92 CHRONICLES O/CONAN TP VOL 16 $16.95 DAR 3,012
25 2.88 BATMAN GOTHAM UNDERGROUND TP $19.99 DC 2,971