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How Long Can DC Comics' Rebirth Maintain Its Dominating Sales?

July was another record-breaking month, but how far can DC ride the Rebirth wave. And is Marvel relying too much on variant covers?

DC Comics' Rebirth Dominates July's Top 20 Sales Positions

Despite strong "Civil War II" sales, Marvel slipped to second place as DC Comics continues to ride the Rebirth wave.

DC Comics Sales Top Marvel in July Thanks to Rebirth's Strong Performance

Fans and retailers' strong reaction to the Rebirth initiative led DC Comics to the #1 sales position in July.

Rebirth, "Civil War II" Result in Highest Direct Market Sales Numbers in 20 Years

Diamond likely under-reported the numbers on Rebirth due to returnability, which means DC had an even bigger month than it would appear.

"Civil War II" Sells Over 500K Copies in June, "Batman" Cracks 400K

Both Marvel and DC saw major sales increases in June, with DC's top seven titles combining to sell over 1,000,000 copies.

DC Comics' Sales Rise on Rebirth, Marvel Still Tops Overall in June 2016 Sales

Thanks to Rebirth, DC had seven of the ten best-selling issues in June, but Marvel's overall sales still led the Direct Market.

The Mayo Report: "DC Universe: Rebirth" Could Have Sold Even More Copies

DC Comics' chart-topping one-shot could have sold more, "Civil War II's" should have a positive on Marvel's line, and DC's Hanna-Barbera titles debuted strong.

"DC Universe: Rebirth" Sells 235k Copies, "Civil War II" #0 Tops 175k

The first printing of DC Comics' not-a-reboot debuts big, "Civil War II" starts off with a bang, and "The Punisher" cracks the 100k mark.

"DC Universe: Rebirth" Best-Selling Title in May 2016, Topping "Civil War II" #0

DC Comics' continuity re-setting one-shot was a sales success, though Marvel maintained overall dominance with several strong debuts.

MAYO REPORT: Marvel's Marvelous April Sales, DC's Rebirth & What They Mean To Retailers

Marvel dominated the Direct Market again in April, but can DC Comics stage a comeback when Rebirth arrives?

Marvel's "Black Panther" #1 Sells More Than A Quarter Million Copies

Though March sales trended down overall, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Brian Stelfreeze's "Black Panther" debuted with impressive numbers.

MAYO REPORT: Can DC Comics Maintain Sales Momentum Heading Into Rebirth?

Will "Batman" and "Superman" maintain March's numbers as they head towards Rebirth? What does "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" mean for BOOM!?

"Batman" Sales Up Nearly 60% in March; "Power Rangers" #1 Cracks 100K

Bruce Wayne's return to his superhero lifestyle led to DC Comics having the best-selling single issue in March.

"Batman," "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" Top March 2016 Direct Market Sales

Marvel remained the top publisher overall, but DC Comics and BOOM! Studios both cracked March's Top Ten.

Mayo Report: DC Comics Sales Rise Slightly in February, While Overall Market Dips

"Dark Knight III" led DC to a solid month, while the overall market dipped by 500,000 units from January.

Only Three Titles Top 100K In February's Direct Market Sales

Two Batman series and Marvel's "Star Wars" were the only comic titles to crack 100,000 in sales for February 2016.

"Dark Knight III" Tops February 2016 Sales Charts, "Power Man & Iron Fist" Cracks Top 10

Marvel led the month, but DC Comics had the #1 selling issue, while Image's "The Wicked + The Divine" was the best-selling graphic novel.

Tilting at Windmills - 3/4/2016

This month Brian Hibbs dives deep -- really deep -- into 2015 BookScan numbers, tracking comic sales and trends for the bookstore market.

"Walking Dead" #150 Tops 156K in January Sales, "Spider-Man/Deadpool" Opens Strong

Image's zombie drama celebrates its anniversary with a major sales bump, while Marvel's wise-cracking team-up debuts over 130K.

Big Events, Relaunches Boosted Comic Book Sales in 2015

Marvel had a strong 2015 thanks in large part to "Star Wars" and "Secret Wars," while "Dark Knight III" helped DC's numbers trend up at year's end.

Marvel Titles Accounted for Over Half of 2015's Top 1000 Comics

With "Star Wars" and "Secret Wars" dominating Top Ten sales charts all year, Marvel Comics commanded the top publisher position in 2015.

Mayo Report: Marvel Relaunches, "Batman/TMNT" Debut Strong in December

The Dark Knight remains DC's biggest property, "Secret Wars" maintains Marvel's momentum & "Rick and Morty" shows staying power.

"Secret Wars" Tops December Sales, "Star Wars" Enjoys "Vader Down" Bump

"Frank Miller's new Batman tale holds strong, but Marvel's universe-changing event continues to top the sales charts.

"Secret Wars," "Dark Knight III" Top December Sales Charts

"Secret Wars" and "Star Wars" led Marvel's year-end sales, while "Dark Knight III" and "Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" topped the charts for DC.

Diamond Announces Top 500 Selling Comics, Graphic Novels of 2015

"Star Wars" and "Secret Wars" ruled the single issue charts, while "Saga" led Image Comics to a strong trade paperback presence.

The Mayo Report: "Dark Knight III," "Vader Down" Lead a Strong November

Despite the overall numbers being up for the month, November's sales show that the Direct Market has some potentially tough months ahead.

Frank Miller's "Dark Knight III" Debuts to 440K In Sales

"Vader Down" #1 landed with over 380K in sales, while every other Top Ten series sold over 100K in November 2015.

"Dark Knight III" Tops Direct Market Sales for November 2015

Frank Miller's Batman tale pushed Marvel's "Vader Down" #1 to the number two spot on the best-selling comics list.

The Mayo Report: Marvel's All-New Relaunches Lead to a Record-Setting October

Relaunches, variants, "Star Wars" and "Secret Wars" pushed Marvel past its previous high sales benchmark set in 2008

Iron Man, Spider-Man, Spider-Gwen & More Lead Marvel to Massive October Sales

Marvel's All-New #1 issues result in the publisher owning over 50% of the direct market's sales in October 2015.

"Invincible Iron Man" Leads Marvel Sweep of October's Top 10 Comics; Image Strong In Trades

"Star Wars" and "Spider-Man" aided a strong Marvel month as "Bitch Planet" proved a collected hit.

"Star Wars: Shattered Empire" Tops September Direct Market Sales

Greg Rucka and Marco Checchetto's movie-bridging comic soars, even as overall sales dip in September.

The Mayo Report: Analyzing "The Walking Dead's" Undying Climb Up the Sales Charts

While Marvel dominated August's sales chart, and DC was a solid #2, Image Comics continues to impress thanks in large part to its zombie juggernaut.

"Secret," "Star Wars" Rule August Sales Chart, "Walking Dead" Surges Into Top Ten

Marvel maintained its top position even while Image and DC reclaimed some top ten spots, but monthly sales were weaker as a whole.

"Secret Wars," "Star Wars," "Batman" & "Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows" Lead August Sales

The Marvel miniseries starring a married Spider-Man remains a strong seller, while "The Walking Dead" and "Justice League" re-enter the top ten.

The Mayo Report: "Secret" & "Star Wars" Fuel Marvel, Image Continues to Grow

"Secret Wars" is paving the way nicely for Marvel's All-New, All-Different series, and Image Comics continues to strengthen its Direct Market position.

"Archie" #1 Sales Top 100K, "Walking Dead" Surges Higher on July 2015 Sales Chart

Marvel's "Secret Wars" and "Star Wars" continue to dominate while "Invader Zim," Mad Max" and other series launch strong.

"Archie" Debuts in Top Ten, "Star Wars," Secret Wars" Fuel Marvel to Top of July Sales

Archie Comics' flagship overhaul paid off for the publisher, but Marvel remained the top company overall.

The Mayo Report: Analyzing "Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows" Sales, "NonPlayer's Return & More

Does "Renew Your Vows'" strong debut indicate fans want a married Peter Parker, and how did a 217 week delay affect Nate Simpson's second issue?

"Secret Wars," "Star Wars" Continue to Lead Marvel to Top of Sales Charts in June 2015

Marvel's one-two franchise punch helps the publisher maintain its #1 position, even while DC Comics sees strong debuts for several series.