Good morning. Comic shops are celebrating a 20% revenue jump this spring, Marvel is packing for California, and digital sales remain stuck in single digits. Absolute Batman dominates July sales.
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Comic shop revenue increased 20% in spring 2026 compared to the previous year, reflecting positive market trends in the comic book industry.
The growth comes as Absolute Batman #22 topped July sales charts with 94 copies per store average, while digital comics continue to represent just 5-10% of total print sales according to a Publishers Weekly report.
Why it matters: The 20% revenue surge signals strong retailer health despite ongoing concerns about digital competition and market uncertainty.
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Absolute Batman dominates Absolute Batman #22 ranked as the #1 bestselling comic in July 2026 with 94 copies per store average, according to the Top 400 chart. Read at source (Bleeding Cool) →
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