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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

Williston's Comic Shop-Café Rebrands With New Operators
by Jordan Barry on January 15, 2025
Now called Old Town Café & Comics, the Taft Corners café is open with Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea and Miss Weinerz doughnuts. A full menu is coming soon.
GoFundMe created after Burglary at Metro Entertainment Comic Shop
by Alissa Orozco on January 14, 2025
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Metro Entertainment, a comic book and game shop in Santa Barbara, has started a GoFundMe fundraising campaign to help pay for part of the damages and
Green Cove Springs comic shop second target in alarming theft trend
by Chris Will on January 7, 2025
In Clay County, Cowabunga Comics became the latest target in a growing trend of burglaries targeting collectible shops.
"Sad news": Longtime Burnaby comic shop is closing its storefront
by Daniel Chai on January 6, 2025
Metropolis Comics will soon close its physical store after 15 years of providing Burnaby a home for comic lovers and toy collectors.
‘It’s extremely frustrating’: Jacksonville comic book store burglarized
by Alexus Cleavenger on January 2, 2025
The owners of a Jacksonville comic store are working to recover thousands of dollars worth of stolen items.
Mandarin comic book store owner asks for help identifying burglar
by Renata Di Gregorio on January 2, 2025
Owner of Van Nuys comic book store dies after he was trapped under SUV at Westfield Topanga mall
by Andrea Klick on December 31, 2024
“He didn’t just care about what you liked to read. He cared about your holistic well-being,” a friend and former employee said of Warren Jaycox.
Smash and grab leaves popular comic book store in San Marcos buried in bills
by Delaney White on December 19, 2024
A popular San Marcos comic book store was the target of a recent smash and grab, saddling it with thousands of dollars worth of damage that they’ll have to cover with savings meant to carry t…
Marvel sheds light on 'Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four' #1
by David Brooke on December 17, 2024
Hitting stands this March, Ryan North and John Romita Jr.’s 'GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR' #1 is the first of six one-shots.
So Minnesota: Oldest comic book store
by Emily Baude on December 13, 2024
The store, which dates back to 1974 in Minneapolis, has had several owners and locations. In 2003, Lohn took over the store and its long history.
Next Week's Comics Will Be Delivered By Diamond A Week Late
by Rich Johnston on November 22, 2024
Next Week's Comics will be Delivered by Diamond Comic Distributors a Week Late... here's the full affected list for Diamond stores.
"Times are tough": Popular Vancouver comic book store is closing its doors
by Daniel Chai on November 21, 2024
After seven years of serving the city's geeky community, Vancouver's 8th Dimension Comics is closing its doors at the end of 2024.
New publishing line pays tribute to beloved comic book shop
by Amy Unger on November 17, 2024
JAF has launched Dreamscape Publishing, named for Dreamscape Comics
Thought Bubble: Hundreds of free comic books at Leeds libraries
by @BBCNews on November 15, 2024
The initiative in Leeds, in its 15th year, has seen more than 10,000 free graphic novels distributed.
The Writer creative team and Rob Reiner reveal video and more
by David Brooke on November 11, 2024
Check out Mike Mignola's direct market 'The Writer' cover, and a video featuring Rob Reiner!
Beloved West Valley comic shop forced to move after flooding
by Stephen Romney on November 10, 2024
A beloved comic shop operating within Valley Fair Mall is having to move outdoors after a water line break flooded their store in October.
Charity celebrates comic books for troops
by Matthew Price on November 8, 2024
Word Balloons #1241: Comics provided to all branches of the U.S. military
This new comic shop courts collectors on Tucson's east side
by Gerald M. Gay on November 8, 2024
You can find all of your favorite heroes and anti-heroes in the comic books found at Space Monkey Comics.
New statue makes huge presence at local comic shop
by Osceola News Gazette on November 2, 2024
A local comic book store recently unleashed a new statue that might make similar shops green with envy.
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by @ICv2 on November 1, 2024
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$80K in comic books stolen in Burbank smash-and-grab robbery
by audacy on October 28, 2024
A Burbank comic book shop owner is totaling thousands of dollars in losses after a smash-and-grab burglary on Sunday morning. It was reported at House of Secrets Comics. Owner Paul Grimshaw told KNX News’ Pete Demetriou the damage was extensive.
Marvel's Ultimate comics get Jim Lee homage connecting cover by Josemaria Casanovas
by David Brooke on October 28, 2024
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GRADED COMICS NEWS

Isekai Stories Stake New Territory: CoroCoro Comic for Grade-School Kids
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‘Felt violated’: Cowabunga Comics in Green Cove Springs burglarized
by Alexus Cleavenger on January 7, 2025
Action News Jax has identified a string of comic store burglaries in northeast Florida. The most recent happened Monday morning at Cowabunga Comics in Green Cove Springs.
Emily Tetri's Upcoming Middle-Grade Graphic Novel Small Magics
by Rich Johnston on January 7, 2025
Tiger vs Nightmare creator Emily Tetri's upcoming middle-grade graphic novel Small Magics will be published by First Second in 2026
Wendy Xu Sells Rights to Two Graphic Novels, One Middle Grade, One YA
by Rich Johnston on January 3, 2025
Wendy Xu sells rights to two Graphic Novels, the middle-grade Yarrow and the Burning Mountain, for 2027 and the YA A Ghost Is a Wish for 2028
Transformers 1 Comic Sells for a Record $44,000
by Seibertron.com on January 3, 2025
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
‘It’s extremely frustrating’: Jacksonville comic book store burglarized
by Alexus Cleavenger on January 2, 2025
The owners of a Jacksonville comic store are working to recover thousands of dollars worth of stolen items.
Reilly Brown Talks Making 'Thunder Guardian' With His Third-Grade Son
by Alex Zalben on December 26, 2024
Reilly Brown talks about creating Thunder Guardian with his third-grade son, putting the project on Zoop for crowdfunding and more.
CGC Rejects – But Charges Customer for “Politically Offensive” Trump Comic
by Chris Braly on December 5, 2024
The comic book grading service CGC has come under fire for allegedly refusing to grade a book due to its political content, raising concerns about the company’s grading criteria and potential bias. The incident has sparked debates about the grading system and its impact on the collector’s market, as well as the role of
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CGC Comics Refuses To Grade A Book Featuring A Positive Cover Image Of President Trump Deeming It "Political Offensive"
by Fandom Pulse on November 21, 2024
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The Shifting Middle Grade Market

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