Market Overview:
Global Comic Book Market Size Was Valued at USD 15.35 Billion in 2022, and is Projected to Reach USD 22.44 Billion by 2030, Growing at a CAGR of 4.86% From 2023-2030.
A comic book, also known as a comic, is a publication that contains comic art in the form of panels that are sequentially juxtaposed and each depicts a different scene. Brief descriptive prose and written narration, typically dialogue in word balloons characteristic of the comics art form, are frequently included in panels. Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the X-Men are just a few of the well-known cultural icons that the comic book business has produced. The 1930s comic book was very close to the modern-day version when it first appeared. Due to the global expansion of e-commerce stores, there is an increase in demand for comic books in various areas.
Top Key Players Covered In The Comic Book Market:
- Marvel Entertainment LLC (US)
- Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. (US)
- Image Comics Inc. (US)
- Toei Animation Co. Ltd. (Japan)
- Udon Entertainment (US)
- DC Comics Inc. (US)
- Boom! Studios (US)
- Shueisha (Japan)
- Amar Chitra Katha Media (India)
- Dark Horse Comics LLC (US), and Other Major Players.
Market Dynamics and Factors:
The rise in popularity of comic book-based films, TV programs, video games, and anime series has contributed to the expansion of the comic book industry. In addition, the increased availability of products featuring comic book characters, such as new Marvel Legends Action Figures and more premium Marvel Select Action Figures, has rekindled interest in superheroes. Customers' growing interest in superheroes will help the comic book business prosper in the future. Single-issue comic books won't be the only thing available in the comic book business of the future. More consumers will become interested in reading comic books or graphic novels that feature their favorite superhero figures as interest in comic book-based media increases.
Customers adore graphic novels, particularly since they can include material from a variety of comic books in addition to a well-known comic book series. In comparison to single-issue comic books, graphic novels can offer readers a much greater amount of material. In 2019, sales of graphic novels, which have become the preferred format for comics, surpassed those of comic books in North America for the first time in the medium's existence. The massive comic book market shows no indications of slowing down shortly. The increase was facilitated by the rapid expansion of graphic novels in bookstores, but periodicals were also selling better in comic stores.
Comic Book Market Report Highlight:
- By Type, the physical comic book segment is anticipated to lead the growth of the Comic Book market in the forecasted timeframe. Purchasing new comics at your local store can be just as enjoyable as reading them, and physical comics are not significantly more expensive than their digital counterparts. Since the majority of digital comics are not designed to be viewed on a device, their primary use is as physical books.
- By Distribution Channels, the comic bookstore segment is expected to have the highest share of the Comic Book market over the projected period. Convenience store sales of comic books moved to comic book stores, while bookstores continued to prioritize the sale of books. In the fantasy, horror, sci-fi, anime, and movie-crossover genres, comic book shops in North America were unable to carve out a niche for themselves with new comics alone, let alone merchandise, collectible toys and figurines, art, games, and re-sale comics.
- By end-users, the kid’s segment is set to develop at the highest share during the forecasted timeframe. Comic books are art, specifically art that is created in a way that helps children learn and develop; the visual tales they contain have a more powerful and enduring impact.
- The North American region is expected to have the highest share of the Comic Book market over the projected period. According to the ICv2/Comichron report, sales in the bookstore channel (which includes physical stores and online retailers) significantly increased over the market share held by comic book shops in the North American region. Digital sales were also expanded, and graphic novels (or book format comics) are expected to gain popularity over periodical comics.
Key Industry Development:
In September 2021, DC Comics and the North American-based business FaZe Clan have announced a collaboration. The two groups will work together on a limited-edition comic book called Consequence, which will feature several FaZe Clan content creators dressed as superheroes. The company will debut a constrained selection of products in conjunction with the publication of the comic. This includes merchandise that will be available for buying on September 24th, such as jerseys, hoodies, and mousepads.
In February 2021, the well-known Indian folktales from HarperCollins India's comic novels have been adapted for younger readers by Amar Chitra Katha. The collaboration will release a first-time narrative version of well-known ACK comics for young readers. The goal of each book in the Amar Chitra Katha Folktales Series is to introduce readers to the ideas and customs that define India's character. The books in the series were adapted from the original Amar Chitra Katha comics.
Comic Book Market Segmentation:
By Type
- Physical Comic Book
- Digital Comic Book
By Distribution Channels
- Retail Store
- Comic Bookstore
- Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets
- Online Sales
By End Users
- Kids
- Adult
For this report, Introspective Market Research has segmented the Comic Book Market based on region:
Regional Outlook (Revenue in USD Million; Volume in Units, 2022-2028)
- North America
- The U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Spain
- Rest Of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Singapore
- Australia
- New-Zealand
- Rest of APAC
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- UAE
- Israel
- South Africa
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of SA
