Graphic novels: sales growth in the U.S. 2018-2020

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Amy Watson,
Aug 29, 2022
In 2020, graphic novel sales in the United States grew by 29 percent, up from 16.1 percent in the previous year. By contrast, total print sales increased by 8.2 percent, emphasizing the extent of the graphic novel market's growth and success.

Sales growth of graphic novels in the United States from 2018 to 2020

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January 2021

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United States

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2018 and 2020

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Data for years prior to 2020 comes from previous reports.

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