The release of Absolute Batman #15 has significantly impacted the comic book sales landscape, underscoring changing dynamics in collector interest and retailer offerings.
DC Comics delivered a notable performance on the Bleeding Cool Weekly Bestseller List, with Absolute Batman #15 selling four times more than key titles such as Ultimate Spider-Man, Wonder Woman Vs Lobo, and TMNT #13. This outcome not only highlights the appeal of Batman among collectors but also illustrates a more balanced top-ten landscape where both DC and Marvel vied for attention—DC securing three spots compared to Marvel’s five, with IDW and Image claiming one each.
This bestselling list is compiled weekly from actual sales data collected by ComicHub from a network of over 100 direct-market comic retailers, capturing sales from Wednesdays to Saturdays—affectionately known as the “Wednesday Warriors.” ComicHub provides point-of-sale services for comic retailers worldwide, primarily in North America and the UK, ensuring the data reflects real-world purchasing decisions. The Bleeding Cool Bestseller List not only identifies the top-selling comic of the week but also contextualizes each title’s performance as a percentage of this top sale, emphasizing the relevance of in-store sales over publisher orders.
Based on reporting by https://www.facebook.com/richard.james.johnston. Read the full story at https://bleedingcool.com/comics/absolute-batman-15-trashes-the-bleeding-cool-weekly-bestseller-list/.