Friday, December 29, 2023

Winter Covers - December 29

 

Non Non Biyori vol. 15

We're going for a walk after a winter snowfall on the cover of Non Non Biyori vol. 15 (2021) by Atto.

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


Amazon Top 50 - December 29, 2023

The Far Side 2024 Off-the-Wall Calendar

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 (+1). The Far Side 2024 Off-the-Wall Calendar
2 (-1). Heartstopper Volume 5
3 (+2). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
4 (+46). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 17
5 (-1). Berserk Deluxe Volume 1
6 (+11). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 21
7 (+34). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 18
8 (+41). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 16
9 (-6). The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
10 (-3). Chainsaw Man, Vol. 13
11 (+31). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 19
12 (-4). Pusheen 2024 Wall Calendar
13 (+27). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 20
14 (-8). Chainsaw Man Box Set (vols. 1-11)
15 (N). Immortal X-Men #18 (Kindle)
16 (+2). Chainsaw Man, Vol. 12
17 (-6). Berserk Deluxe Volume 2
18 (+6). Invincible Compendium Volume 1
19 (R). Peanuts 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar
20 (-6). Cartoons from The New Yorker 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar
21 (R). Fortnite X Marvel: Zero War
22 (-). Berserk Deluxe Volume 14
23 (N). Duke #1 (Kindle)
24 (R). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 15
25 (N). Timeless #1 (Kindle)
26 (-). Berserk Deluxe Volume 5
27 (N). X-Force #47 (Kindle)
28 (+17). Invincible Compendium Two
29 (R). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 14
30 (R). Strange Planet 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar: Wildly Unprepared for the Day
31 (-6). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—Lost Years
32 (+5). Heartstopper Volume 2
33 (+6). The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (paperback)
34 (N). The Argyle Sweater 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar
35 (+11). Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 3
36 (-6). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 4
37 (-21). Dog Man: Fetch-22
38 (R). Invincible Compendium Three
39 (R). The Silver Eyes (Five Nights at Freddy's)
40 (N). Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time, Vol. 5 (Kindle)
41 (-21). Berserk Deluxe Volume 4
42 (-30). The Fourth Closet (Five Nights at Freddy’s)
43 (-12). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 3
44 (-9). Heartstopper Volume 4
45 (-32). Marvel Encyclopedia, New Edition
46 (R). Saga Volume 11
47 (R). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 5
48 (R). Berserk Deluxe Volume 13
49 (R). Chainsaw Man, Vol. 14 *
50 (R). My Hero Academia, Vol. 36



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:  

 

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Winter Covers - December 26

 

Wally #2

Ski lifts are more fun when you have company, as on the cover of Wally #2 (1952) by Paul Robinson.

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

Monday, December 25, 2023

Christmas Covers - December 25

 

Santa and the Riverdale gang wish you Happy Holidays on the cover of World of Archie Comics Double Digest #54 (2015) by Dan Parent.

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...


(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)


Sunday, December 24, 2023

Christmas Covers - December 24

 

Batman / Superman - World's Finest #10

Superman is having a "Wonderful Christmastime" with Paul McCartney on the cover of Batman / Superman - World's Finest #10 (2022) by Dan Mora.

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

Come back tomorrow for our final Christmas cover of 2023.

Just 1 more 'get-up' until Santa!

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Christmas Covers - December 23

 

Jem and the Holograms Holiday Special

The Misfits are giving Jem a lump of coal for Christmas on the cover of the Jem and the Holograms Holiday Special (2015) by Amy Mebberson.

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.


Friday, December 22, 2023

Christmas Covers - December 22

 

The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library 5 - Walt Disney's Donald Duck Christmas on Bear Mountain

Donald Duck and his nephews celebrate Christmas on Bear Mountain on the cover of The Complete Carl Barks Library vol. 5 (2013) by Carl Barks.

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!

Amazon Top 50 - December 22, 2023


Heartstopper Volume 5
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 (+1). Heartstopper Volume 5
2 (-1). The Far Side 2024 Off-the-Wall Calendar
3 (+2). The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
4 (+2). Berserk Deluxe Volume 1
5 (-1). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
6 (+1). Chainsaw Man Box Set (vols. 1-11)
7 (+3). Chainsaw Man, Vol. 13
8 (+10). Pusheen 2024 Wall Calendar
9 (-1). The Last Kids on Earth: The Monster Box
10 (N). Transformers #4 (Kindle) *
11 (+8). Berserk Deluxe Volume 2
12 (+8). The Fourth Closet (Five Nights at Freddy’s)
13 (+2). Marvel Encyclopedia, New Edition
14 (-5). Cartoons from The New Yorker 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar
15 (+6). Demon Slayer Complete Box Set
16 (-2). Dog Man: Fetch-22
17 (+8). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 21
18 (+13). Chainsaw Man, Vol. 12
19 (R). One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn
20 (+18). Berserk Deluxe Volume 4
21 (+2). The Last Kids on Earth and the Monster Dimension
22 (+5). Berserk Deluxe Volume 14
23 (N). Uncanny Avengers #5 (Kindle)
24 (-). Invincible Compendium Volume 1
25 (+4). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—Lost Years
26 (+11). Berserk Deluxe Volume 5
27 (+7). Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1
28 (+2). Hooky Volume 3
29 (+11). Miles Morales: Shock Waves
30 (R). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 4
31 (+19). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 3
32 (R). Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - 30th Anniversary Edition (Kindle) $
33 (+16). Spy x Family, Vol. 1
34 (+2). Calvin and Hobbes
35 (R). Heartstopper Volume 4
36 (+11). The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 1
37 (R). Heartstopper Volume 2
38 (+6). Hooky Volume 1
39 (-36). The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (paperback)
40 (R). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 20
41 (R). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 18
42 (R). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 19
43 (N). Original X-Men #1 (Kindle)
44 (N). Comics from Pants Pants 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar: What's All That Slappin'?
45 (-19). Invincible Compendium Two
46 (-4). Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 3
47 (N). G.O.D.S. #3 (Kindle)
48 (R). Hooky Volume 2
49 (R). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 16
50 (R). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 17



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:  
  • The much-awaited fifth volume of Alice Oseman's Heartstopper OGN series was released this week, and waiting until just before Christmas doesn't seem to have hurt sales at all as it moves into the top position on the chart this week.
  • The top debut this week is an upcoming issue of Transformers on Kindle. The only print debut is the Comics from Pants Pants 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar.
  • Last week there were two volumes of manga series Jujutsu Kaisen in the top fifty; this week there are eight. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Christmas Covers - December 21

 

Batman #309

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Batman battling Blockbuster on the cover of Batman #309 (1979) by Jim Aparo.

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!

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Monday, December 18, 2023

Christmas Covers - December 18

 

Titi Krapouti & Cie tome 3: La réserve Étoilée

Visit the North Pole on the cover of Titi Krapouti & Cie tome 3: La réserve Étoilée (2017) by Stéphanie Leduc.

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)

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Christmas Covers - December 17

 

The Santa in Black has a job offer for you on the cover of Black Night Parade vol. 1 (2023) by Hikaru Nakamura.

For each day of December until Christmas I'm 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)

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Christmas Covers - December 16

 

Batman #140 Otto Schmidt Santa Variant

The Dynamic Duo of Santa Claus and Robin swing onto action on the variant cover for Batman #140 (2023) by Otto Schmidt.

For each day of December until Christmas I'm 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! 

Friday, December 15, 2023

Christmas Covers - December 15

 

Bill & Ted's Excellent Holiday Special #1

Bill and Ted remind us to be excellent to each other this Yuletide on the cover of Bill & Ted's Excellent Holiday Special #1 (2022) by Butch K. Mapa.

For each day of December until Christmas I'm 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!

Amazon Top 50 - December 15, 2023

The Far Side 2024 Off-the-Wall Calendar
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 (-). The Far Side 2024 Off-the-Wall Calendar
2 (-). Heartstopper Volume 5 *
3 (+14). The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (paperback)
4 (+4). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
5 (R). The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
6 (-1). Berserk Deluxe Volume 1
7 (+7). Chainsaw Man Box Set (vols. 1-11)
8 (+3). The Last Kids on Earth: The Monster Box
9 (+1). Cartoons from The New Yorker 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar
10 (-4). Chainsaw Man, Vol. 13
11 (+2). Minecraft Volume 1
12 (-8). The Silver Eyes (Five Nights at Freddy's)
13 (+8). One Piece: East Blue 1-2-3
14 (+2). Dog Man: Fetch-22
15 (+9). Marvel Encyclopedia, New Edition
16 (-1). Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 1
17 (+2). The Twisted Ones (Five Nights at Freddy’s)
18 (-). Pusheen 2024 Wall Calendar
19 (+3). Berserk Deluxe Volume 2
20 (+6). The Fourth Closet (Five Nights at Freddy’s)
21 (-9). Demon Slayer Complete Box Set
22 (-13). Peanuts 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar
23 (-). The Last Kids on Earth and the Monster Dimension
24 (-17). Invincible Compendium Volume 1
25 (+2). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 21
26 (+5). Invincible Compendium Two
27 (+2). Berserk Deluxe Volume 14
28 (-). I Survived Graphic Novel Collection
29 (R). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—Lost Years
30 (-). Hooky Volume 3
31 (+2). Chainsaw Man, Vol. 12
32 (R). Five Nights at Freddy's Graphic Novel Trilogy Box Set
33 (+7). Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 2
34 (R). Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1
35 (+3). Garfield 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar
36 (R). Calvin and Hobbes
37 (+12). Berserk Deluxe Volume 5
38 (+6). Berserk Deluxe Volume 4
39 (+8). Pearls Before Swine 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar
40 (+2). Miles Morales: Shock Waves
41 (-4). FGTeeV: Out of Time!
42 (+6). Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 3
43 (R). Berserk Deluxe Volume 6
44 (R). Hooky Volume 1
45 (+1). Invincible Compendium Three
46 (N). X-Men: Red #18 (Kindle)
47 (R). The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 1
48 (R). My Hero Academia, Vol. 1
49 (R). Spy x Family, Vol. 1
50 (R). Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 3

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:  
  • The Far Side 2024 Off-the-Wall Calendar stays on the top of the chart for a third straight week.
  • I didn't even notice that last week The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse was missing from the chart. Either Amazon briefly reclassified it (possible) or I messed up with the transcription and inadvertently left it off (more likely). In any event, it's back at #5 this week.
  • Only one new item on the chart this week—the Kindle edition of a new issue of X-Men: Red—and it's way down at #46. Such is the nature of holiday shopping.