December 2006 Sales Figures

GNR · 01-15-2007, 01:24 PM

http://www.newsarama.com/marketreport/Dec06sales.html

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Iron Fist.

Love it or hate it,anything with the word "Justice" in it is hotter than ever right now.

LouFerignoDemon · 01-15-2007, 01:25 PM

Shaztastic. I mean that in the French sense.

Darthphere · 01-15-2007, 01:44 PM

Yay?

Darthphere · 01-15-2007, 01:47 PM

DC must be so pissed that they still cant get the market share. I mean two JLA issues, JSA, no Civil War proper, ASM etc, and they still cant get ahead.

Dread · 01-15-2007, 02:26 PM

It does say something when DC can dominate the Top 10 sellers list in a non CW month (aside for a few tie-ins and one shots) and they still can't outsell Marvel in Dollar or Unit share. Burn. DC is SO SCREWED once 52 ends in the summer if they can't think of something else.

There is some positive news for some lower selling titles from last month, however, some of them only saw improvements in sales rank because Marvel had less CW clog, not because they got boosted on their own. ANNIHILATION moved up a few slots, and DR. STRANGE: OATH moved up I believe 2-4 slots from November. On the downside, IRON FIST #2, despite the lack of CW glut, fell from #52-#54 at issue 1 to #62 at issue #2. At that rate it may be selling in the 80's-90's by the 5th or 6th issue. And note that IREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN is nowhere to be seen in the Top 100, spelling inevitable doom for that quirky little book. Of course, even though I wouldn't touch it with a stick, UNCANNY X-MEN has been gaining steam for an incredibly rare and novel reason; no tie-ins, no crossovers, and very little advertising per month, readers simply like Brubaker's run. X-MEN: FIRST CLASS also moved up about 6 slots. There was no RUNAWAYS for December.

I don't mind USM #103 selling at #22, so long as that means people are buying all the copies they can so they can burn them in a bonfire.

And as a note, it seems a debut issue of a second X-23 series sells about as well as YOUNG AVENGERS used to. GHOST RIDER, a questionable relaunch, is still selling moderately in the Top 45.

No AGENTS OF ATLAS in the Top 100. Boo.

So, Marvel officially ends 2006 with an 11-1 month domination of sales. Bravo. I guess with numbers like that, much like the alligator, they see no need to adapt. Oh, well.

Darthphere · 01-15-2007, 02:30 PM

Ant-Man is selling at #123
Agents of Atlas #158

Foggy Nelson · 01-15-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Darthphere

Ant-Man is selling at #123
Agents of Atlas #158

How craptacular. Agent of Atlas must be the miniseries out of Marvel in a while (IMO), yet no-one reads it.

Dread · 01-15-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Darthphere

Ant-Man is selling at #123
Agents of Atlas #158

Blarg. Yeah, AGENTS OF ATLAS is a mini that ended (a little anti-climatically), but worth better than that. And ANT-MAN is one of the more interesting legacy characters and deserves way better. I'll have to enjoy it while it lasts.

THAT's why I don't get steamed when OMEGA FLIGHT is billed as a mini. Launching an ongoing is hard because even if you have an A-list creative team like IRON FIST, sometimes they fall through after 5-6 issues in terms of sales. Mini's have been on the rise for the past 2 years for that very reason. And in terms of IRON FIST you really can't blame Marvel too badly. It has an A-List creative team of Aja doing most of the art and Brubaker the top creditted co-writer; he's not Bendis, Millar, or Whedon but he's making steam with UNCANNY, DD, and CAP. IRON FIST supposedly gained some hype after donning the DD mask in CW tie ins. And #1 was advertised, and had WIZARD coverage twice, and it STILL couldn't debut in the Top 50. So, basically, even under the best climates, getting a new ongoing to hold steady sales for more than 6 months is hard and thus why so many comic launches are minis.

Darthphere · 01-15-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dread

THAT's why I don't get steamed when OMEGA FLIGHT is billed as a mini. Launching an ongoing is hard because even if you have an A-list creative team like IRON FIST, sometimes they fall through after 5-6 issues in terms of sales. Mini's have been on the rise for the past 2 years for that very reason. And in terms of IRON FIST you really can't blame Marvel too badly. It has an A-List creative team of Aja doing most of the art and Brubaker the top creditted co-writer; he's not Bendis, Millar, or Whedon but he's making steam with UNCANNY, DD, and CAP. IRON FIST supposedly gained some hype after donning the DD mask in CW tie ins. And #1 was advertised, and had WIZARD coverage twice, and it STILL couldn't debut in the Top 50. So, basically, even under the best climates, getting a new ongoing to hold steady sales for more than 6 months is hard and thus why so many comic launches are minis.

I'm glad you understand that, unlike others.

Doc Destruction · 01-15-2007, 03:11 PM

I'd make a comment, but I don't feel like getting into it with DP.

Ah, screw it.

Nice 6 out of 10 tho, DC. I wish Marvel's QUALITY titles did as well as their horrid titles did.

Eros · 01-15-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc Destruction

I'd make a comment, but I don't feel like getting into it with DP.

Ah, screw it.

Nice 6 out of 10 tho, DC. I wish Marvel's QUALITY titles did as well as their horrid titles did.

Your a pansy.

Tropico · 01-15-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc Destruction

I'd make a comment, but I don't feel like getting into it with DP.

Ah, screw it.

You type while being double penetrated?

GNR · 01-15-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Destruction

I'd make a comment, but I don't feel like getting into it with DP.

Ah, screw it.

Nice 6 out of 10 tho, DC. I wish Marvel's QUALITY titles did as well as their horrid titles did.

I agree.Books like DD,Cap,IF and Hulk should be higher up,but what can ya do.

I'm really scared for Iron Fist.Dread is right,by #5 or #6 the book is on pace to be selling at the bottom of the top 100.

Darthphere · 01-15-2007, 03:13 PM

Why would I argue that?

Doc Destruction · 01-15-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Darthphere

Why would I argue that?

Oh hell, with you, who knows? Haha!

Doc Destruction · 01-15-2007, 03:16 PM

Nah, I just like DP and can't stand when we both stand on the same side of the fence yelling at each other.

Darthphere · 01-15-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc Destruction

Nah, I just like DP and can't stand when we both stand on the same side of the fence yelling at each other.

Yeah, thats odd.

Eros · 01-15-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc Destruction

Nah, I just like DP and can't stand when we both stand on the same side of the fence yelling at each other.

Oh my mistake,but then your sir are a demi-god.

Foggy Nelson · 01-15-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Eros

Oh my mistake,but then your sir are a demi-god.

Why with the constant ass-kissage dude?

No offence, just curious.

Eros · 01-15-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy Nelson

Why with the constant ass-kissage dude?

No offence, just curious.

I have gotten into numerous arguments with people on this board, i dun see any ass kicking. Just because i choose not to be a souless dick, does not mean i kiss anything. you also came very close to a noob moment their.

Foggy Nelson · 01-15-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Eros

I have gotten into numerous arguments with people on this board, i dun see any ass kicking. Just becuse i choose not to be a souless dick, does not mean i kiss anything.

You could of just said "I don't know" because that answer is just about as relevant to be honest.

Meh DC is struggling to keep up with Marvel with 52 on a week with no civil war books are out? They are going to get creamed once its over, it's a shame.

Tropico · 01-15-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc Destruction

I just like DP

Wow!

Ok, I promise that's the last of the noob stuff outta me.

Eros · 01-15-2007, 03:21 PM

Rain man, i thought we were passed this lol.

Tropico · 01-15-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Eros

Rain man, i thought we were passed this lol.

Mostly past it, def-definitely past it. Paaasst it.

See how I conjugated the verb correctly there?!

Darthphere · 01-15-2007, 03:21 PM

Like me, or like me like me?

01-15-2007, 01:44 PM	#3
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 82,216	Re: December 2006 Sales Figures Yay? __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

01-15-2007, 01:47 PM	#4
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 82,216	Re: December 2006 Sales Figures DC must be so pissed that they still cant get the market share. I mean two JLA issues, JSA, no Civil War proper, ASM etc, and they still cant get ahead. __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

01-15-2007, 03:13 PM	#14
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 82,216	Re: December 2006 Sales Figures Why would I argue that? __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

01-15-2007, 03:16 PM	#16
Doc Destruction Geaux Saints! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 7,336	Re: December 2006 Sales Figures Nah, I just like DP and can't stand when we both stand on the same side of the fence yelling at each other. __________________ #1 fan of Marrow and Ambush Bug. I must be nuts. Intelligent comic readers do not hate change! We hate BAD CHANGE. Learn the difference. You wanna rock? Check out PKS!

01-15-2007, 03:21 PM	#23
Eros Side-Kick Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,141	Re: December 2006 Sales Figures Rain man, i thought we were passed this lol. __________________ "All superheroes are essentially criminals who capture other supercriminals in vigilante-style justice and engage in wanton destruction of public property during superpowered fights".

01-15-2007, 01:24 PM	#1
GNR worships John Matrix. Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 10,822	December 2006 Sales Figures http://www.newsarama.com/marketreport/Dec06sales.html I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Iron Fist. Love it or hate it,anything with the word "Justice" in it is hotter than ever right now.

01-15-2007, 01:25 PM	#2
LouFerignoDemon CLEAN YOUR SHEETS!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 15,982	Re: December 2006 Sales Figures Shaztastic. I mean that in the French sense. __________________ FERRIGNO DEMON SMASH DIRTY SHEETS!!

01-15-2007, 02:26 PM	#5
Dread TMNT 1984-2009 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Brooklyn, NY, US of A Posts: 21,614	Re: December 2006 Sales Figures It does say something when DC can dominate the Top 10 sellers list in a non CW month (aside for a few tie-ins and one shots) and they still can't outsell Marvel in Dollar or Unit share. Burn. DC is SO SCREWED once 52 ends in the summer if they can't think of something else. There is some positive news for some lower selling titles from last month, however, some of them only saw improvements in sales rank because Marvel had less CW clog, not because they got boosted on their own. ANNIHILATION moved up a few slots, and DR. STRANGE: OATH moved up I believe 2-4 slots from November. On the downside, IRON FIST #2, despite the lack of CW glut, fell from #52-#54 at issue 1 to #62 at issue #2. At that rate it may be selling in the 80's-90's by the 5th or 6th issue. And note that IREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN is nowhere to be seen in the Top 100, spelling inevitable doom for that quirky little book. Of course, even though I wouldn't touch it with a stick, UNCANNY X-MEN has been gaining steam for an incredibly rare and novel reason; no tie-ins, no crossovers, and very little advertising per month, readers simply like Brubaker's run. X-MEN: FIRST CLASS also moved up about 6 slots. There was no RUNAWAYS for December. I don't mind USM #103 selling at #22, so long as that means people are buying all the copies they can so they can burn them in a bonfire. And as a note, it seems a debut issue of a second X-23 series sells about as well as YOUNG AVENGERS used to. GHOST RIDER, a questionable relaunch, is still selling moderately in the Top 45. No AGENTS OF ATLAS in the Top 100. Boo. So, Marvel officially ends 2006 with an 11-1 month domination of sales. Bravo. I guess with numbers like that, much like the alligator, they see no need to adapt. Oh, well.

01-15-2007, 02:30 PM	#6
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 82,216	Re: December 2006 Sales Figures Ant-Man is selling at #123 Agents of Atlas #158 __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

01-15-2007, 03:11 PM	#10
Doc Destruction Geaux Saints! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 7,336	Re: December 2006 Sales Figures I'd make a comment, but I don't feel like getting into it with DP. Ah, screw it. Nice 6 out of 10 tho, DC. I wish Marvel's QUALITY titles did as well as their horrid titles did. __________________ #1 fan of Marrow and Ambush Bug. I must be nuts. Intelligent comic readers do not hate change! We hate BAD CHANGE. Learn the difference. You wanna rock? Check out PKS!

01-15-2007, 03:21 PM	#25
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 82,216	Re: December 2006 Sales Figures Like me, or like me like me? __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

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