Monday, December 30, 2024

Winter Covers - December 30

 

Inkblot #11

Something sinister lurks beneath the showy forest floor on the cover of Inkblot #11 (2021) by Emma Kubert & Rusty Gladd,

Christmas may be over, but we're filling out December with winter-themed comics covers!


(2023: Asterix and the Griffin)
(2022: Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #2)
(2021: Batman #333)
(2020: La nuit des morts-vivants tome 1: Les fautes du père)
(2019: The Misadventures of Salem Hyde: Book Five — Frozen Fiasco)
(2018: Betty #134)
(2017: The Brave and the Bold #106)
(2016: My Monster Girl's Too Cool for You #41)
(2015: Millie the Model #136)
(2014: Scamp #5)
(2013: Archie Double Digest #237)
(2012: Ponytail #5)
(2011: Scamp #2)
(2010: The Flash #2)
(2009: The Simpsons Winter Wing Ding #1)

Sunday, December 29, 2024

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Winter Covers - December 28

The Midwinter Witch

What perils await the Witch Boy and pals in the cold winter forest on the cover of The Midwinter Witch (2019) by Molly Knox Ostertag?

Christmas may be over, but we're filling out December with winter-themed comics covers!

(2023: Korgi Book 5 – End of Seasons)
(2022: Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #124)
(2021: Batman #78)
(2020: The House of Mystery #199)
(2019: Battle Angel Alita: Mars Chronicle vol. 6)
(2018: Batman #39)
(2017: Adventure Comics #139)
(2016: The Sisters, vol. 2: Doing It Our Way)
(2015: Superman #46)
(2014: Dead Boy Detectives #8)
(2013: Strange Adventures #149)
(2012: Batman #337)
(2011: Liberty Meadows #30)
(2010: Daffy #12)
(2009: DC Universe Holiday Special '09)

Friday, December 27, 2024

Amazon Top 50 - December 27, 2024



Dog Man: Big Jim Begins
Here are the Top 50 Comics & Graphic Novels on Amazon Friday morning. See About the Amazon Top 50 Lists for more information on how this list is compiled.  (Note: All Kindle Unlimited, FreeTime Unlimited, comiXology Unlimited, & Prime Reading books are removed from the chart.) 

1 (-). Dog Man: Big Jim Begins
2 (-). The Far Side Off-the-Wall 2025 Calendar
3 (+1). The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
4 (-1). Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder
5 (+2). Berserk Deluxe Volume 1
6 (+7). Berserk Deluxe Volume 2
7 (N). Absolute Wonder Woman #3 (Kindle)
8 (+4). Strange Planet 2025 Day-to-Day Calendar: I Don't Know How to Use My Life
9 (N). Justice League Unlimited #2 (Kindle)
10 (+16). Cartoons from The New Yorker 2025 Day-to-Day Calendar
11 (N). Ultimate Spider-Man #15 (Kindle) *
12 (-2). Chainsaw Man Box Set (vols. 1-11)
13 (R). Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
14 (+1). Berserk Deluxe Volume 3
15 (+4). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 24
16 (-11). Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection
17 (R). X-Men #9 (Kindle)
18 (+12). Solo Leveling, Vol. 10
19 (-3). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
20 (N). Timeslide #1 (Kindle)
21 (R). Exceptional X-Men #4 (Kindle)
22 (+12). Uzumaki (3-in-1 Deluxe Edition)
23 (N). Chainsaw Man, Vol. 17 *
24 (N). Superman #21 (Kindle)
25 (-8). Jujutsu Kaisen 0
26 (R). Berserk Deluxe Volume 4
27 (-16). Dog Man: Fetch-22
28 (+13). Dandadan, Vol. 10
29 (R). Solo Leveling, Vol. 9
30 (+16). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1
31 (-23). Absolute Batman #3 (Kindle)
32 (N). Detective Comics #1092 (Kindle)
33 (R). Berserk Deluxe Volume 5
34 (N). Ultimates #10 (Kindle) *
35 (R). Berserk Deluxe Volume 6
36 (-11). Tomie
37 (R). Invincible Compendium One
38 (N). West Coast Avengers #2 (Kindle)
39 (N). Action Comics #1081 (Kindle)
40 (N). Black Canary: Best of the Best #2 (Kindle)
41 (R). Tokyo Ghoul Complete Box Set
42 (R). Heartstopper Volume 5
43 (-34). The Last Kids on Earth: The Monster Box
44 (R). Chainsaw Man, Vol. 16
45 (R). The Argyle Sweater 2025 Day-to-Day Calendar
46 (R). Berserk Deluxe Volume 14
47 (N). Metamorpho: The Element Man #1 (Kindle)
48 (R). Berserk Deluxe Volume 9
49 (R. Work Chronicles 2025 Day-to-Day Calendar
50 (R). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 23


Items with asterisks (*) are pre-order items.

Items with dollar signs ($) were part of a deeply discounted Kindle sale this week
N = New listing appearing on list for first time 
R = Item returning to the list after having been off for 1 or more weeks
 
Commentary:  
  • Dog Man: Big Jim Begins stays on top again this final week of 2024. Expect this to continue well into the new year.
  • The top debut this week is the latest issue of Absolute Wonder Woman. The top print debut is the pre-order for an upcoming volume of the ever popular Chainsaw Man.
  • What mysteries and surprises will the new year bring to the Amazon comics charts? Tune in next week to find out!

Winter Covers - December 27

Master Comics #46

Captain Marvel Jr. leads a skating line on the cover of Master Comics #46 (1944) by Mac Raboy.

Christmas may be over, but we're filling out December with winter-themed comics covers!

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Winter Covers - December 26

Exceptional X-Men #4 (variant)

Kitty Pryde is ready for a Hanukkah feast on the cover of Exceptional X-Men #4 (2024) by Marguerite Sauvage.

Christmas may be over, but we're filling out December with winter-themed comics covers!
 
(2023: Wally #2)
(2021: Batman #26)

 

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Christmas Covers - December 25

Archie Giant Series Magazine #192

Archie and the Riverdale gang remind us to make every day full of Christmas cheer on the cover of Archie Giant Series Magazine #192 (1972) by Stan Goldberg & Barry Grossman.

We hope you've appreciated our twenty-five days of Christmas-themed covers this year. Stay tuned as we finish out December with a batch of winter-themed comics covers...

(2023: World of Archie Comics Double Digest #54)
(2022: The Christmas Story)
(2021: Walt Disney's Holiday Parade #2)
(2020: Vangsgutane Christmas specials)
(2019: Stille Nacht)
(2018: Comics Revue #367-368)
(2017: The Christ volume 1)
(2016: Billy Tucci's A Child is Born)
(2015: Christmas With Archie)
(2014: The Beano #2997)
(2013: The Christmas Story)
(2012: The Life of Christ #1)
(2011: The International Children's Bible: The Gospel of Matthew)
(2010: The First Christmas)
(2009: Topix vol. 9 #12)
(2008: Junior Partners #5)
(2007: Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #194)
(2006: Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #35)
(2005: Dell Four Color #1274)
(2004: Treasure Chest vol. 2 #9)

Monday, December 23, 2024

Christmas Covers - December 23


 

Something is not quite right with the family Christmas tree on the cover of The Rocketfellers #2 (2024) by Francis Manapul.

For each day of December until Christmas we're featuring a Holiday-related comic book cover.

Come back tomorrow, and every day this month, for a new Christmas cover.



 

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Christmas Covers - December 22

King Comics #9

 

Popeye delivers a Christmas tree on the cover of King Comics #9 (1936) by Joe Musial.

For each day of December until Christmas we're featuring a Holiday-related comic book cover.

Come back tomorrow, and every day this month, for a new Christmas cover.

Just 3 more 'get-ups' until Santa!

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Christmas Covers - December 21

Alligator Loki Holiday Special #1

 

Alligator Loki delivers presents to all the good Norse deities on the cover of Alligator Loki Holiday Special #1 (2024) by Bob Quinn.

For each day of December until Christmas we're featuring a Holiday-related comic book cover.

Come back tomorrow, and every day this month, for a new Christmas cover.

Just 4 more 'get-ups' until Santa!

(2023: Batman #309)

Friday, December 20, 2024

Amazon Top 50 - December 20, 2024



Dog Man: Big Jim Begins
Here are the Top 50 Comics & Graphic Novels on Amazon Friday morning. See About the Amazon Top 50 Lists for more information on how this list is compiled.  (Note: All Kindle Unlimited, FreeTime Unlimited, comiXology Unlimited, & Prime Reading books are removed from the chart.) 

1 (-). Dog Man: Big Jim Begins
2 (+1). The Far Side Off-the-Wall 2025 Calendar
3 (-1). Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder
4 (+1). The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
5 (-1). Dog Man: The Supa Epic Collection
6 (-). Create Your Own Comic Book
7 (+2). Berserk Deluxe Volume 1
8 (N). Absolute Batman #3 (Kindle)
9 (-2). The Last Kids on Earth: The Monster Box
10 (+9). Chainsaw Man Box Set (vols. 1-11)
11 (+2). Dog Man: Fetch-22
12 (+5). Strange Planet 2025 Day-to-Day Calendar: I Don't Know How to Use My Life
13 (-3). Berserk Deluxe Volume 2
14 (+7). Five Nights at Freddy's Graphic Novel Trilogy Box Set
15 (+1). Berserk Deluxe Volume 3
16 (+7). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
17 (+13). Jujutsu Kaisen 0
18 (+2). Marvel Encyclopedia, New Edition (2024)
19 (-4). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 24
20 (+14). Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Complete Box Set
21 (+11). Wings of Fire – The Graphic Novel, Book 1: The Dragonet Prophecy
22 (+9). One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn
23 (R). Calvin and Hobbes
24 (-). Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels, Book One
25 (+16). Tomie
26 (-14). Cartoons from The New Yorker 2025 Day-to-Day Calendar
27 (-9). MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories
28 (-6). Smile
29 (-19). Wings of Fire – The Graphic Novel, Book 2: The Lost Heir
30 (-5). Solo Leveling, Vol. 10
31 (-5). Guts
32 (+13). Wings of Fire – The Graphic Novel, Book 3: The Hidden Kingdom
33 (R). Ultimate Spider-Man #12 (Kindle)
34 (-20). Uzumaki (3-in-1 Deluxe Edition)
35 (-7). Sisters
36 (-7). The Hobbit: A Graphic Novel
37 (R). All-Star Superman
38 (+5). My Hero Academia Box Set 1
39 (R). The Action Bible: Heroes and Villains
40 (-5). Heartstopper Four Book Collection
41 (N). Dandadan, Vol. 10
42 (R). Batman: Year One
43 (-1). The Squad
44 (-11). Minecraft Volume 1
45 (R). Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic & Tails: Best Buds Forever
46 (-35). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1
47 (R). Solo Leveling, Vol. 1
48 (R). The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel
49 (N). The New Gods #1 (Kindle)
50 (R). One Piece: East Blue 4-5-6


Items with asterisks (*) are pre-order items.

Items with dollar signs ($) were part of a deeply discounted Kindle sale this week
N = New listing appearing on list for first time 
R = Item returning to the list after having been off for 1 or more weeks
 
Commentary:  
  • Dog Man: Big Jim Begins stays on top again this week. Like last week, the top five this week are the same, but this time just rearranged slightly.
  • Only three debuts this week: the new issue of Absolute Batman; a new volume of Dandadan; and the debut issue of the new The New Gods series. 
  • See you next week, when the full force of Amazon gift certificates hits the comics chart!

Christmas Covers - December 20

Super Comics #67

 

Your pals from the funnies wish you a Merry Christmas on the cover of Super Comics #67 (1943).

For each day of December until Christmas we're featuring a Holiday-related comic book cover.

Come back tomorrow, and every day this month, for a new Christmas cover.

(2022: Buster #1041)
(2020: Twisted Christmas #2)
(2019: Harley Quinn #55)
(2018: The New Adventures of Superboy #39)
(2017: Pondus Julen 2017
(2016: Big Shot #30)
(2015: Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor #5, Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor #5, and Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor #3)
(2014: Flash Gordon Holiday Special)
(2013: Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #79)
(2012: Nemi julehefte 2002)
(2011: Laugh #5)
(2010: Sleivdal Julehefte 2002)
(2009: Bamses Julehefte 1998)
(2008: Larry Marder's Beanworld Holiday Special)
(2007: Archie Giant Series Magazine #218)
(2006: 52 week 33)
(2005: Strangers in Paradise #70)
(2004: The Amazing Spider-Man #314)

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Christmas Mix 2024

 

Hello comics fans! We interrupt our Christmas covers feature to bring you holiday music via this year's Christmas Mix! If you're tired of the same old Christmas songs over and over, this is the mix for you!

Christmas Covers - December 18

Dungeons & Dimwits Holiday Special

 

Santa does not look happy to be at the mall on the cover of the Dungeons & Dimwits Holiday Special (2024) by Kodaris.

For each day of December until Christmas we're featuring a Holiday-related comic book cover.

Come back tomorrow, and every day this month, for a new Christmas cover.


Just 7 more 'get-ups' until Santa!
 
 
(2020: Wormwood, Gentleman Corpse Christmas Special)
(2019: Her Christmas Romeo)
(2018: Action Comics #1005)
(2017: Wendy Witch World #23)
(2016: Bugs Bunny's Christmas Funnies #4)
(2015: Superman's Christmas Adventure)
(2014: Doctor Who #12)
(2013: Archie Double Digest #246)
(2012: Teen Titans #13)
(2011: Tivoli med vänner #11)
(2010: Looney Tunes #97)
(2009: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer #4)
(2008: Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #364)
(2007: Guy Garder: Warrior #39)
(2006: Impulse #45)
(2005: Adventures of Superman #487)
(2004: Mutt & Jeff #32)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Christmas Covers - December 17

 

DC's Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg #1

A classic song is now canon on the cover of DC's Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg #1 (2024) by Riley Rossmo.

For each day of December until Christmas we're featuring a Holiday-related comic book cover.

Come back tomorrow, and every day this month, for a new Christmas cover.

Just 8 more 'get-ups' until Santa!

(2020: MAD #68)
(2013: The Spirit #13
(2012: Critters #11
(2011: Star Trek: The Next Generation #2)
(2010: Heathcliff #6)
(2009: Gold Digger X-Mas Special #2
(2008: Little Dot #29)
(2007: Classics Illustrated #53)
(2006: Patrick The Wolf Boy Christmas Special)
(2005: A Patty Cake Christmas)
(2004: Superman #165)

Monday, December 16, 2024

Christmas Covers - December 16

Limited Collectors' Edition #C-42

 

Rudolph is guiding Santa's sleigh on a pair of skis on the cover of Limited Collectors' Edition #C-42 (1976) by Sheldon Mayer, Tenny Henson, and Sol Harrison.

For each day of December until Christmas we're featuring a Holiday-related comic book cover.

Come back tomorrow, and every day this month, for a new Christmas cover.

Just 9 more 'get-ups' until Santa! 

(2023: Batman #140)

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Christmas Covers - December 15

Archie Giant Series Magazine #195

 

Santa lets Jinx and her friends borrow his sleigh on the cover of Archie Giant Series Magazine #195 (1972) by Joe Edwards.

For each day of December until Christmas we're featuring a Holiday-related comic book cover.

Come back tomorrow, and every day this month, for a new Christmas cover.

Just 10 more 'get-ups' until Santa!

(2021: Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #51)
(2020: DC's Nuclear Winter Special #1)
(2019: Shazam! #2)
(2018: Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures #30)
(2017: Teen Titans Go! #49)
(2016: DC Rebirth Holiday Special #1)
(2015: Jughead and Archie Comics Double Digest #17)
(2014: Archie #662)
(2013: Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #4)
(2012: Mike #11)
(2011: Santa Takes a Trip to Mars)
(2010: Christmas with the Super-Heroes #1 )
(2009: Kollektivet Julealbum 2007)
(2008: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer #7)
(2007: Donald Duck & Co. #49/1964)
(2006: 2000 A.D. #763)
(2005: Incredible Hulk #378)
(2004: Batman #45)

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Christmas Covers - December 14

The Powerpuff Girls Winter Snowdown Showdown #1

 

Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup use a Christmas tree to sled down a hill on the cover of The Powerpuff Girls Winter Snowdown Showdown #1 (2024) by Carlo Lauro. 

For each day of December until Christmas we're featuring a Holiday-related comic book cover. 

Come back tomorrow, and every day this month, for a new Christmas cover.

Just 11 more 'get-ups' until Santa!

(2023: Comic Cavalcade #9)
(2022: Mickey Mouse Magazine #27)
(2021: Superman: The Man of Steel #109)
(2020: X-Men Classic #47)
(2019: Flare #30)
(2018: Disney Princess #16)
(2017: World of Archie Double Digest #73)
(2016: Four Color #178)  
(2013: Action Comics #762
(2012: On a volé le courrier de Petit Père Noël) 
(2011: Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #87) 
(2010: Sal y Pimienta #151) 
(2009: Sugar & Spike #50
(2008: Tom-Tom, The Jungle Boy #3)
(2007: Sugar & Spike #68)
(2006: Sugar & Spike #38)
(2005: Sugar & Spike #26)
(2004: Sugar & Spike #32)