Comics BND Sales

[stillanerd]

Are these sales that pertain only to North American comic shops which buy through Diamond? If that's the case, sales from the UK aren't included, also subscriptions and regular newstands and bookstores.

I believe the index numbers Newsarama posted are from Diamond, so yes, you are correct about how it doesn't include international sales...or actual sales figures from "off the counter" for that matter.

 

[Themanofbat]

I wish I knew how the "index" numbers worked in corrolation to actual sales figures.

 

[Galactus]

February numbers:

1 X-Force 1 $2.99 Marvel 105,084
2 New Avengers 38 $2.99 Marvel 104,075
3 Amazing Spider-Man 549 $2.99 Marvel 101,048
4 Thor 6 $2.99 Marvel 98,254
5 Ultimates 3 3 $2.99 Marvel 97,149
6 All Star Batman & Robin Boy Wonder 9 $2.99 DC 93,707
7 Hulk 2 $2.99 Marvel 93,666
8 Fantastic Four 554 $2.99 Marvel 92,596
9 Amazing Spider-Man 550 $2.99 Marvel 90,817
10 Uncanny X-Men 495 $2.99 Marvel 90,353
11 Justice League of America 18 $2.99 DC 89,746
12 X-Men Legacy 208 $2.99 Marvel 88,076
13 Amazing Spider-Man 551 $2.99 Marvel 88,029

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

This isnt soley Spidey-related, but you guys should look at this. I found it very interesting.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080219/20080219005634.html?.v=1

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

This isnt soley Spidey-related, but you guys should look at this. I found it very interesting.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080219/20080219005634.html?.v=1

Wow, that is very interesting.

 

[iloveclones]

One of the things I noticed in there is that Isaac Perlmutter (i.e. one of the guys that brought Marvel out of bankruptcy) has declared that he won't be selling any of his stock while this repurchasing plan is going on. It's always good when a CEO "sticks with" his company.

Other than that, these direct to DVDs sound pretty cool. I'm glad Marvel is continuing to get their characters out there, in whatever form they think people will take them.

Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow Lionsgate Scheduled for August 2008 release. (1)
Hulk Vs. Lionsgate Scheduled for January 2009 release. (1)
Thor: Son of Asgard Lionsgate Scheduled for September 2009 release. (1)
Planet Hulk Lionsgate Scheduled for February 2010 release. (1)

 

[Donald Thomas]

This isnt soley Spidey-related, but you guys should look at this. I found it very interesting.

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080219/20080219005634.html?.v=1

Marvel’s Publishing Segment net sales increased $1.7 million or 6% to $30.3 million in Q4 2007 principally due to continued strength in the Direct and Mass Market channels and the benefit of special event publishing such as World War Hulk and Stephen King’s Dark Tower series. Operating income in the publishing segment also rose 6% on a year-over-year basis to $12.3 million in Q4 2007 with a comparable operating margin of approximately 41%.

Aloha,
As a Marvel stock holder, I have been aware of these numbers. This is why we the comic book fans have to consider what we represent to Marvel. Art and literature are always subjective and there will always be differnces of opinion regarding whats good and bad. But when Marvel looks at their bottom line, if internet fans are out of sink with what's bringing in the money, then we sound like fools.Some may knock Special events and crossovers but that's what bringing in the money.To be a successful comic book company nowadays you have to have one eye on the art,dialogue and entertainment value and the other on the bottom line.Someone at Marvel must be doing something right. Could it be.....................
Spidey rules

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

Marvel’s Publishing Segment net sales increased $1.7 million or 6% to $30.3 million in Q4 2007 principally due to continued strength in the Direct and Mass Market channels and the benefit of special event publishing such as World War Hulk and Stephen King’s Dark Tower series. Operating income in the publishing segment also rose 6% on a year-over-year basis to $12.3 million in Q4 2007 with a comparable operating margin of approximately 41%.

Aloha,
As a Marvel stock holder, I have been aware of these numbers. This is why we the comic book fans have to consider what we represent to Marvel. Art and literature are always subjective and there will always be differnces of opinion regarding whats good and bad. But when Marvel looks at their bottom line, if internet fans are out of sink with what's bringing in the money, then we sound like fools.Some may knock Special events and crossovers but that's what bringing in the money.To be a successful comic book company nowadays you have to have one eye on the art,dialogue and entertainment value and the other on the bottom line.Someone at Marvel must be doing something right. Could it be.....................
Spidey rules

It is.

Some people here may not want to hear it, but the facts dont lie.

Q-Ball knows what he's doing.

 

[farmernudie]

I personally i have stated all along Joe knows what he is doing, overall. I feel he has also been good for comics in general.

My main personal complaint is that he is HORRIBLE AND WRETCHED with Spidey...but HAS been good with other things. I can give him credit where it is due, and can also see areas where he is not strong in,...everyone has their weaknesses...and unfortunately, for me, it's my favorite character who he doesn't grasp at all.

 

[kainedamo]

One of the things I noticed in there is that Isaac Perlmutter (i.e. one of the guys that brought Marvel out of bankruptcy) has declared that he won't be selling any of his stock while this repurchasing plan is going on. It's always good when a CEO "sticks with" his company.

Other than that, these direct to DVDs sound pretty cool. I'm glad Marvel is continuing to get their characters out there, in whatever form they think people will take them.

Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow Lionsgate Scheduled for August 2008 release. (1)
Hulk Vs. Lionsgate Scheduled for January 2009 release. (1)
Thor: Son of Asgard Lionsgate Scheduled for September 2009 release. (1)
Planet Hulk Lionsgate Scheduled for February 2010 release. (1)

Planet Hulk animated?!??

 

[kainedamo]

It is.

Some people here may not want to hear it, but the facts dont lie.

Q-Ball knows what he's doing.

There's no reason why he can't do two things at once.

BND would still have been succesful without the changes that have in the hearts of many been extremely detrimental to the character.

And will BND still be selling well in a year's time?

The reason for it's current success I feel is that in today's climate it's so easy to build hype for an upcoming event.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

There's no reason why he can't do two things at once.

What two things are you refering to?

 

[kainedamo]

What two things are you refering to?

Making the books succsesful while staying to the core of what the fans want of the character. By and large, most fans didn't want a continuity wiping event that destroyed the marriage and brought back Harry and opened a bag of never to be explained continuity holes. There was no reason for OMD, and BND would have been just as succesful, more so, if they didn't screw with these things.