Comic Book Market By Type (Physical Comic Book and Digital Comic Book), By Distribution Channel (Book Stores, Comic Stores, Online Stores, and Others), and Geography 

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Comic Book Market size was valued at USD 9,852.6 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a significant CAGR of 5.2% over 2024–2030. A comic book also called a comic magazine is a publication that consists of comic art in the form of sequential panels that represent individual scenes with fascinating stories and attractive graphics. The comic book market helps the reader to improve vocabulary or to entertain for a period. Generally, comic books have added moral values or positive images which help to build the mindset of children. It is available in different genres like fantasy, detective, romance, science, and others.

Growing initiatives to promote comics among children and surging online content after COVID-19 will boost the global comic book market. The global key players in the market are increasing their collaboration with other entertainment sectors like sports to create more appealing content that can grab consumers’ attention. For example, FIFA 23 HERO players were reimagined as comic book characters in collaboration between EA and Marvel.

In this latest collaboration between EA Sports and Marvel, Landon Donovan, Ricardo Carvalho, Claudio Marchisio, Yaya Touré, and Park Ji-sung have been drawn as Marvel superheroes. Moreover, the Popularity of comic events such as CCI Pop Culture Forum, San Diego Comic-Con 2020, World-Con New Zealand 2020, DC Fandome, and SaveDareDevil Con is the key driver for the adoption of comics among adults and children. According to recent data, the best-selling American single-issue comic of all time was X-Men, which was published in 1991 and has since sold almost 8.2 million copies.

However, the wide availability of substitute products and enormous online video content is hindering the global comic book market growth.   Recent Market Developments: In April 2022, the collaboration between Fortnite and Marvel is a love saga that began in 2019 and is still going strong with seasonal collaborations from in-game cosmetics to exciting elements added to the game. In Oct 2021, Penguin Classics is pleased to collaborate with Marvel Comics to publish a new series, the Penguin Classics Marvel Collection.

Comic Book Market Summary

Study Period

2024-30

Base Year

2023

CAGR

5.2%

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Comic Book Market Dynamics

Comic events have the potential to influence the growth of the comic book market worldwide. The increasing popularity of comic events such as Comic-Con has played a major role in the high adoption rate of comics online and offline among all types of people. San Diego Comic-Con International is the largest convention in the world. According to Forbes, the San Diego Comic-Con convention is the largest convention of its kind in the world and it brought over 130000 people annually before COVID-19.

Fan Expo Boston, Flame Con, Emerald City Comic Con, Fanboy Expo, D23 Expo, New York Comic Con, Baltimore Comic Con, and FanExpo San Francisco are very popular comic events worldwide. Global comic brands like Marvel and DC are collaborating with other entertainment sectors and global players to organize comic events. Hence, it will increase the adoption rate of comics and is expected to drive the global comic book market.

Comic Book Market Segmentation

By Type

  • Physical Comic Book
  • Digital Comic Book

By Distribution Channel

  • Book Stores
  • Comic Stores
  • Online Stores
  • Others

By Geography

  • North America
  • Europe
  • The Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • MEA

Frequently Asked Questions

The comic book market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period

Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Inc., Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Valiant Comics, Image Comics, Akita Publishing

Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region for the comic book market

Key Features of the Report

  • The comic book market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario
1.Executive Summary
2.Global Comic Book Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Comic Book Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Comic Book Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Type
2.2.2.Distribution Channel
2.2.3.Region
3.Global Comic Book Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Comic Book Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Comic Book Market  By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Physical Comic Book
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Digital Comic Book
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Comic Book Market  By Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Book Stores
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Comic Stores
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Online Stores
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Others
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Comic Book Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. North America
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Europe
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.5. Latin America
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.North America Comic Book Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.1.1.Physical Comic Book
8.1.2.Digital Comic Book
8.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.2.1.Book Stores
8.2.2.Comic Stores
8.2.3.Online Stores
8.2.4.Others
8.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
8.3.1.United States of America (USA)
8.3.2.Canada
9.Europe Comic Book Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Physical Comic Book
9.1.2.Digital Comic Book
9.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Book Stores
9.2.2.Comic Stores
9.2.3.Online Stores
9.2.4.Others
9.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Germany
9.3.2.France
9.3.3.Italy
9.3.4.United Kingdom (UK)
9.3.5.Spain
10.Asia Pacific (APAC) Comic Book Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Physical Comic Book
10.1.2.Digital Comic Book
10.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Book Stores
10.2.2.Comic Stores
10.2.3.Online Stores
10.2.4.Others
10.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.China
10.3.2.India
10.3.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
10.3.4.Japan
10.3.5.Rest of APAC
11.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Comic Book Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Physical Comic Book
11.1.2.Digital Comic Book
11.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Book Stores
11.2.2.Comic Stores
11.2.3.Online Stores
11.2.4.Others
11.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.GCC Countries
11.3.2.South Africa
11.3.3.Rest of MEA
12.Latin America Comic Book Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Physical Comic Book
12.1.2.Digital Comic Book
12.2.  Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Book Stores
12.2.2.Comic Stores
12.2.3.Online Stores
12.2.4.Others
12.3.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Brazil
12.3.2.Mexico
12.3.3.Rest of LA
13. Competition Landscape
13.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
13.2.1.Marvel Comics
13.2.2.DC Comics, Inc.
13.2.3.Dark Horse Comics
13.2.4.IDW Publishing
13.2.5.Valiant Comics
13.2.6.Image Comics
13.2.7.Akita Publishing
13.2.8.ASCII Media Works
13.2.9.Black Hearted Press
13.2.10.Dan Dare Corporation
13.2.11.Fantagraphics
13.2.12.Futabasha Publishers
14. Research Methodology 
15. Appendix and Abbreviations 
  • Marvel Comics
  • DC Comics, Inc.
  • Dark Horse Comics
  • IDW Publishing
  • Valiant Comics
  • Image Comics
  • Akita Publishing
  • ASCII Media Works
  • Black Hearted Press
  • Dan Dare Corporation
  • Fantagraphics
  • Futabasha Publishers

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