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The Shifting Middle Grade Market

ByCOMICALAXY

May 5, 2024

We surveyed industry professionals to get their thoughts on the factors affecting middle grade sales, and what they see ahead.

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COMIC SHOP NEWS

Mechanicsburg welcomes new boutique, comic shop, metaphysical business swaps buildings
by The Sentinel on October 19, 2024
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This new comic shop courts collectors on Tucson's east side
by Arizona Daily Star on October 13, 2024
You can find all of your favorite heroes and anti-heroes in the comic books found at Space Monkey Comics.
Two Comic Shops Robbed This Week
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"A big honour": Weyburn comic shop celebrates Deadpool's Saskatchewan roots
by DiscoverWeyburn on September 28, 2024
This weekend, one of the most anticipated movies of the summer will be making its premiere: Deadpool & Wolverine. The film features two of the biggest characters from the Marvel Universe, and stars two of the hottest actors in Hollywood, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. For comic book fans, this movie has been something they have been clamouring for ever since the first on-screen appearance of Wolverine in the first X-Men movie, which was released in 2000. Canadian comic book fans are even more excited about the movie, as Deadpool is from Saskatchewan, according to Marvel canon, and Wolverine is from Alberta. Wolverine is one character who is synonymous with Marvel comics, explained Ethan White. He is the owner of Sky’s The Limit Comics in Weyburn. White explained the character is one of the older characters in that fictional universe. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/dwe-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1635342687823-bbm1'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1635342687823]) s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } }); “I wouldn’t really say from the very beginning, but he was there quite early, and he is chronologically one of the oldest characters in the franchise, well over a hundred even though he doesn’t really look it,” White shared. As for Deadpool, he was already a fan favourite before the first Deadpool movie hit theatres in 2016, and his fanbase has grown since. “I think one of the few reasons that everybody likes Deadpool is just because he’s so unhinged, and everybody can relate to that in some way, shape, or form, and Deadpool is just hilarious,” White added. “He breaks the fourth wall a lot, regardless if it’s in the movies or in the comics, and he’s just overall insane... in a good way.” For those who want to pick up the comics to catch up with their favourite on-screen characters, though, White cautions that what is portrayed in theatres doesn't always line up with how they are portrayed on paper. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/dwe-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1635342687823-bbm2'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1635342687823]) s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } }); In the movies, Wolverine is portrayed as a loner, while in the comics, he does have a close association with quite a few different people and is also a dad. “He’s just feral and aggressive when he needs to be, but under that tough exterior there is that loving father figure, even though he doesn’t really show it a lot,” White noted about the character. As for Deadpool, the differences are a bit more subtle. “He still has his fourth wall moments where he’s just staring into the camera, like how he would in the comics,” White added. Here in the southeast part of the province, there is also a bit of pride when it comes to the movies. In the canon of the Marvel Universe, Regina is the home of Wade Wilson, whose alter ego is Deadpool. Not originally in the comic books, the character confirmed his origin in the second Deadpool movie. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()<900) { s = googletag.defineSlot('/50748803/dwe-all-bigbox', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-1635342687823-bbm3'); s.setTargeting('URL', [window.location.pathname]); s.setTargeting('position', [1635342687823]) s.addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().refresh([s], {changeCorrelator: false}); } }); For White, that also means something for him. “It definitely does feel like a big honour to open up a store in Deadpool’s home province.”
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The Most Visceral Issues In History Begin in The Amazing Spider-Man #58
by Comic Watch on September 23, 2024
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Marvel shows off comedic '8 Deaths of Spider-Man' covers
by AIPT on September 23, 2024
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Transformers #13 Sold 100,000 Copies To Comic Stores
by Rich Johnston on September 23, 2024
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The latest Marvel x Disney comic crossover looks like the wildest yet
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Kevin Maguire Draws Violator In Todd McFarlane December 2024 Solicits
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Avengers Annual #1
by Flickering Myth on September 23, 2024
Avengers Annual #1 hits comic book shops on Wednesday, and you can take a look at the official preview below courtesy of Marvel Comics… “INFINITY WATCH” FINALE! The Infinity Stone bearers are all brought together for the first time! If you thought the stones were dangerous in Thanos’ hands, imagine if Star gets her way!
Skottie Young's New "8 Deaths of Spider-Man" Variant Covers Squashes Spidey Like a Bug
by marvel.com on September 23, 2024
This November, Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness kick off 8 "Deaths of Spider-Man" in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #61. Each issue of the 10-part saga will feature a variant cover by Skottie Young.
Detective Comics #1089
by Flickering Myth on September 22, 2024
Detective Comics #1089 is out on Wednesday, and we have the official preview for you below courtesy of DC… WITNESS THE FINAL CURTAIN OF RAM V’S GOTHIC OPERA! It began with a melody, strange and haunting, drawing Batman deeper and deeper into a demonic odyssey. From the sewers under Gotham to a hallucinatory desert, from
Lobo Cancellation Special #1
by Flickering Myth on September 22, 2024
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One of Batman's Most Trusted Allies Suffers a Tragedy in DC's New Comics This Week
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New Comic Release Pre Order Marvel DC Image Boom 9/22 9/23/24
by CBSI Comics on September 22, 2024
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NHL jerseys go on sale for first time under Fanatics
by sbj on September 22, 2024
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Printwatch: Deadpool, COWL, Power Fantasy, Grommets, Void Rivals, More
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GRADED COMICS NEWS

Issue No. 1: Local 6th Grade Author Hosts Book Signing for Newest Comic
by Ithaca Week on October 22, 2024
Inside Buffalo Street Books, a small table is set up by the main entrance with something unique on it. Next to a bowl of candy, a silver marker, an open can of sparkling seltzer, sit three small plastic stands displaying the newest full comic book volume from local author Lily Schwartz. In front of the...
With a massive comic book collection up for sale, fans remember the woman behind it
by KLARA BAUTERS on October 19, 2024
BURLINGTON — In a modest Church Street shop with walls splashed red and yellow, three customers quietly flipped through stacks of comic books. What many visitors to Earth Prime Comics, one of Vermont’s first comic book stores, may not realize is that...
A Look Inside Christine Farrell's Rare Comics Collection
by Chris Farnsworth on October 16, 2024
Following the death of the Earth Prime Comics owner, a collection of rare and ultra-valuable comic books is poised to auction for millions of dollars.
EXCLUSIVE: Certified Guaranty Co. Becomes the Official Grading Partner of The Pop Insider
by The Pop Insider on October 14, 2024
Get your stuff graded at NYCC!
Isekai Stories Stake New Territory: CoroCoro Comic for Grade-School Kids
by Anime News Network on October 12, 2024
Truck-kun strikes again, taking our youth // It's no secret isekai stories are all the rage in the anime, manga, and light novel industries. While there are...
Comic Store In Your Future: Amazing Spider-Man #129 Missing In Action
by Rod Lamberti on October 12, 2024
When a 9.4 graded Amazing Spider-Man #129 with the first appearance of the Punisher goes missing in the post, Rod is on the case.
With a massive comic book collection up for sale, fans remember the woman behind it
by Klara Bauters on October 11, 2024
“Did she have the most complete DC Comics collection in North America? Very possible,” said one Vermont comic artist, referring to Christine Farrell.
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ CinemaScore Grade Is Even Worse Than ‘Madame Web’, ‘Morbius’, And ‘Batman & Robin’
by Bounding Into Comics on October 10, 2024
If it wasn't for 'Joker: Folie a Deux,' 'Batman & Robin' and 'Madame Web' might still be the absolute worst scoring DC movies.
‘Joker 2’ Earns ‘D’ CinemaScore, Lowest Ever for Comic Book Movie
by Michaela Zee on October 5, 2024
"Joker: Folie à Deux" is falling flat after earning a 'D' CinemaScore, the lowest grade ever from the research firm for a comic book movie.
Joker: Folie à Deux Becomes the Joke with Tragic New Record for Comic Book Movies
by Anthony Lund on October 5, 2024
This one is the real tragedy.
Joker 2 CinemaScore Is the Worst Grade for a Comic Book Film
by Cameron Bonomolo on October 5, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux is one of the lowest-rated big budget movies ever.
Transformers 1 Comic Sells for a Record $44,000
by Seibertron.com on October 5, 2024
Do you have a Transformers 1 comic at home? I'm referring to the original Marvel comic, from 1984 with the picture of Optimus Prime being as big as Godzilla. Well, if you do, it might be worth a whopping $44 000. That is the price the comic got on auction
Monday Morning Brief for Nov. 28, 2022: Grading service changes
by CoinWorld on October 4, 2024
Big changes are happening in the third-party grading service wing of the numismatic community — changes that could have a significant effect when implemented early in 2023.
Christine Farrell's Complete DC Comics Collection Comes To Auction
by Rich Johnston on October 4, 2024
Heritage Auctions presents Christine Farrell's complete DC Comics collection, featuring rare issues and original art.
Supergirl's 8th Grade Adventures by Landry Q. Walker & Eric Jones
by Rich Johnston on October 3, 2024
Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade by Landry Q. Walker and Eric Jones was published by DC Comics in 2008/2009.
Kid Flash: Going Rogue by Steve Foxe & Jerry Gaylord
by Rich Johnston on October 3, 2024
Steve Foxe is writing a middle-grade graphic novel with co-creator of Fanboys Vs Zombies, artist Jerry Gaylord, Kid Flash: Going Rogue.

The Shifting Middle Grade Market

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