Comic Book Market size was valued at US$ 9,852.6 million in 2023 and is poised to grow at a significant CAGR of 5.2% over 2024–2030. A comic book also called a comic magazine is a publication that consists of comic art in the form of sequential panels that represent individual scenes with fascinating stories and attractive graphics. The comic book market helps the reader to improve vocabulary or to entertain for a period. Generally, comic books have added moral values or positive images which help to build the mindset of children. It is available in different genres like fantasy, detective, romance, science, and others.
Growing initiatives to promote comics among children and surging online content after COVID-19 will boost the global comic book market. The global key players in the market are increasing their collaboration with other entertainment sectors like sports to create more appealing content that can grab consumers’ attention. For example, FIFA 23 HERO players were reimagined as comic book characters in collaboration between EA and Marvel.
In this latest collaboration between EA Sports and Marvel, Landon Donovan, Ricardo Carvalho, Claudio Marchisio, Yaya Touré, and Park Ji-sung have been drawn as Marvel superheroes. Moreover, the Popularity of comic events such as CCI Pop Culture Forum, San Diego Comic-Con 2020, World-Con New Zealand 2020, DC Fandome, and SaveDareDevil Con is the key driver for the adoption of comics among adults and children. According to recent data, the best-selling American single-issue comic of all time was X-Men, which was published in 1991 and has since sold almost 8.2 million copies.
However, the wide availability of substitute products and enormous online video content is hindering the global comic book market growth. Recent Market Developments: In April 2022, the collaboration between Fortnite and Marvel is a love saga that began in 2019 and is still going strong with seasonal collaborations from in-game cosmetics to exciting elements added to the game. In Oct 2021, Penguin Classics is pleased to collaborate with Marvel Comics to publish a new series, the Penguin Classics Marvel Collection.
Study Period
2024-30Base Year
2023CAGR
5.2%Largest Market
Asia PacificFastest Growing Market
Asia Pacific
Comic events have the potential to influence the growth of the comic book market worldwide. The increasing popularity of comic events such as Comic-Con has played a major role in the high adoption rate of comics online and offline among all types of people. San Diego Comic-Con International is the largest convention in the world. According to Forbes, the San Diego Comic-Con convention is the largest convention of its kind in the world and it brought over 130000 people annually before COVID-19.
Fan Expo Boston, Flame Con, Emerald City Comic Con, Fanboy Expo, D23 Expo, New York Comic Con, Baltimore Comic Con, and FanExpo San Francisco are very popular comic events worldwide. Global comic brands like Marvel and DC are collaborating with other entertainment sectors and global players to organize comic events. Hence, it will increase the adoption rate of comics and is expected to drive the global comic book market.
On the basis of regions, the market share is divided into North America, Asia-pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, and the African region. The comic book market in the Asia Pacific held the major market revenue share in 2021 and is expected to dominate the global comic book market in the following years. It is predicted to increase rapidly owing to the flourishing growth of the anime industry, and the high adoption rate of comics in this region. The European market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR due to increasing production of comic books, and high regional comics sales.
Latin America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East
North America
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Report Benchmarks |
Details |
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Report Study Period |
2024-30 |
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Market Size in 2023 |
US$ 9,852.6 million |
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Market CAGR |
5.2% |
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By Type |
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By Distribution Channel |
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By Region |
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The comic book market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period
Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Inc., Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Valiant Comics, Image Comics, Akita Publishing
Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region for the comic book market
| 1.Executive Summary |
| 2.Global Comic Book Market Introduction |
| 2.1.Global Comic Book Market - Taxonomy |
| 2.2.Global Comic Book Market - Definitions |
| 2.2.1.Type |
| 2.2.2.Distribution Channel |
| 2.2.3.Region |
| 3.Global Comic Book Market Dynamics |
| 3.1. Drivers |
| 3.2. Restraints |
| 3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market |
| 3.4. Trends |
| 3.5. Product Landscape |
| 3.6. New Product Launches |
| 3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market |
| 4.Global Comic Book Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 |
| 4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) |
| 4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.Global Comic Book Market By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.1. Physical Comic Book |
| 5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.2. Digital Comic Book |
| 5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.Global Comic Book Market By Distribution Channel, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.1. Book Stores |
| 6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.2. Comic Stores |
| 6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.3. Online Stores |
| 6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.4. Others |
| 6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.Global Comic Book Market By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.1. North America |
| 7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.2. Europe |
| 7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.3. Asia Pacific (APAC) |
| 7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA) |
| 7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.5. Latin America |
| 7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024- 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.North America Comic Book Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.1. Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 8.1.1.Physical Comic Book |
| 8.1.2.Digital Comic Book |
| 8.2. Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 8.2.1.Book Stores |
| 8.2.2.Comic Stores |
| 8.2.3.Online Stores |
| 8.2.4.Others |
| 8.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 8.3.1.United States of America (USA) |
| 8.3.2.Canada |
| 9.Europe Comic Book Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.1.1.Physical Comic Book |
| 9.1.2.Digital Comic Book |
| 9.2. Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.2.1.Book Stores |
| 9.2.2.Comic Stores |
| 9.2.3.Online Stores |
| 9.2.4.Others |
| 9.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.3.1.Germany |
| 9.3.2.France |
| 9.3.3.Italy |
| 9.3.4.United Kingdom (UK) |
| 9.3.5.Spain |
| 10.Asia Pacific (APAC) Comic Book Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 10.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.1.1.Physical Comic Book |
| 10.1.2.Digital Comic Book |
| 10.2. Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.2.1.Book Stores |
| 10.2.2.Comic Stores |
| 10.2.3.Online Stores |
| 10.2.4.Others |
| 10.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.3.1.China |
| 10.3.2.India |
| 10.3.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) |
| 10.3.4.Japan |
| 10.3.5.Rest of APAC |
| 11.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Comic Book Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 11.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.1.1.Physical Comic Book |
| 11.1.2.Digital Comic Book |
| 11.2. Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.2.1.Book Stores |
| 11.2.2.Comic Stores |
| 11.2.3.Online Stores |
| 11.2.4.Others |
| 11.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.3.1.GCC Countries |
| 11.3.2.South Africa |
| 11.3.3.Rest of MEA |
| 12.Latin America Comic Book Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 12.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.1.1.Physical Comic Book |
| 12.1.2.Digital Comic Book |
| 12.2. Distribution Channel Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.2.1.Book Stores |
| 12.2.2.Comic Stores |
| 12.2.3.Online Stores |
| 12.2.4.Others |
| 12.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024- 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.3.1.Brazil |
| 12.3.2.Mexico |
| 12.3.3.Rest of LA |
| 13. Competition Landscape |
| 13.1. Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) |
| 13.2.1.Marvel Comics |
| 13.2.2.DC Comics, Inc. |
| 13.2.3.Dark Horse Comics |
| 13.2.4.IDW Publishing |
| 13.2.5.Valiant Comics |
| 13.2.6.Image Comics |
| 13.2.7.Akita Publishing |
| 13.2.8.ASCII Media Works |
| 13.2.9.Black Hearted Press |
| 13.2.10.Dan Dare Corporation |
| 13.2.11.Fantagraphics |
| 13.2.12.Futabasha Publishers |
| 14. Research Methodology |
| 15. Appendix and Abbreviations |
Key Market Players
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