Diamond Comic Distributors has released their reported dollar and unit sales for January 2018. The month was split with Marvel taking the top dollars and DC Entertainment taking top units. This was the opposite of December which saw DC taking the top dollar and Marvel being first in units.

Comics were up 6.08% in dollars and 7.60% in units compared to December 2017 but down 4.29% and 11.40% from January 2017. Graphic novels were down 6.09% in dollars and 11.86% in units compared to December 2017. They were up 3.96% and 6.09% compared to January 2017. Both together were up in both dollars and units compared to December 2017 but down compared to January 2017.

Marvel was January’s top publisher in dollars with a 34.30% retailer dollar share (up 0.50) and a 36.69% unit share (down 2.12). DC Entertainment was the month’s top publisher in units shipped with a 38.94% unit share (up 1.29) and a 33.80% retailer dollar share (down 0.74). Image Comics was third with a 9.48% dollar share (up 0.79) and an 8.23% unit share (up 1.03). In fourth was IDW Publishing with a 4.42% dollar share (up 0.50) and a 3.51% unit share (up 0.59), followed by Dark Horse Comics with a 2.50% dollar share (down 0.19) and a 1.27% unit share (down 0.79).

DC Entertainment had six comics in January’s top ten with Doomsday Clock #3 taking the top spot for the month. Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard’s The Walking Dead #175 from Image Comics, the first chapter of “New World Order,” ranked #5. Marvel Comics had three titles in the top ten with Avengers #675 being the best at #6. Among the premier publishers, IDW Publishing’s top book, Star Wars Adventures: Forces of Destiny: Leia, ranked #135, and Dark Horse Comics’ Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil #4 was their top book for January at #179.

The adventures of Korra from Nickelodeon’s acclaimed animated series The Legend of Korra continue in Dark Horse Comics’ The Legend of Korra Volume 2: Turf Wars Part 2 by Michael Dante DiMartino and Irene Koh, the best-selling graphic novel of January. Image Comics had five titles in the top ten, DC Entertainment had two titles in the top ten, and Marvel Comics had two titles in the top ten.

The Black Panther Little Golden Book from Random House Books for Young Readers was January’s best-selling book. Also in the top ten from Random House Books for Young Readers were DC Super Hero Girls: Harley Quinn at Super Hero High at #2 and DC Super Friends: The Flash Little Golden Book at #3. Capstone Press had five titles in the top ten, led by the Wonder Woman Is Respectful Picture Book at #4. Marvel Press’ Night Night, Groot Board Book ranked #5.

Bandai America’s Dragonball Super Dragon Stars Action Figures were the best-selling toy product of January and one of the Bandai’s three products among the month’s top ten. Mezco’s One:12 Collective: Marvel: X-Force Deadpool Action Figure, a Diamond exclusive, ranked #2 for the month. Diamond Select Toys had two products among the top ten: the Marvel Select: Thor Ragnarok: Gladiator Hulk Action Figure, based on Marvel Studios’ blockbuster film, ranked #5, the Marvel Select: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Drax and Baby Groot Figure ranked #7, and the Marvel Select: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Star-Lord and Rocket Raccoon Figure ranked #10. Funko’s POP! Dragonball Super: Gotenks Vinyl Figure, also a Diamond exclusive, ranked #6 for the month.

Dynamite Entertainment’s Vampirella Tarot Cards Set was January’s best-selling game product. Also of note, IDW Games’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past Board Game ranked #7 for the month.

TOP COMIC BOOK PUBLISHERS

PUBLISHER	DOLLAR SHARE	UNIT SHARE
MARVEL COMICS	34.30%	36.69%
DC ENTERTAINMENT	33.80%	38.94%
IMAGE COMICS	948%	823%
IDW PUBLISHING	442%	351%
DARK HORSE COMICS	250%	127%
BOOM! STUDIOS	213%	174%
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT	161%	225%
VIZ MEDIA	129%	044%
TITAN COMICS	096%	074%
ONI PRESS INC.	089%	048%
OTHER NON-TOP 10	863%	571%

COMPARATIVE SALES STATISTICS

	DOLLARS	UNITS
JANUARY 2018 VS. DECEMBER 2017
COMICS	6.08%	7.60%
GRAPHIC NOVELS	-6.09%	-11.86%
TOTAL COMICS/GN	2.13%	5.79%
TOYS	5.72%	12.29%
JANUARY 2018 VS. JANUARY 2017
COMICS	-4.29%	-11.40%
GRAPHIC NOVELS	3.96%	6.09%
TOTAL COMICS/GN	-1.97%	-10.26%
TOYS	24.19%	17.66%

NEW TITLES SHIPPED

PUBLISHER	COMICS SHIPPED	GRAPHIC NOVELS SHIPPED	MAGAZINES SHIPPED	TOTAL SHIPPED
MARVEL COMICS	86	41	0	127
DC ENTERTAINMENT	89	28	0	117
IMAGE COMICS	62	18	0	80
IDW PUBLISHING	43	25	0	68
BOOM! STUDIOS	24	12	0	36
DARK HORSE COMICS	10	14	0	24
VIZ MEDIA	0	18	0	18
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT	13	3	0	16
VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT	7	3	0	10
ONI PRESS	5	4	0	9
OTHER NON-TOP 10	139	130	25	294
TOTAL	392	255	25	672

TOP 10 COMIC BOOKS BY UNITS SHIPPED

RANK	DESCRIPTION	PRICE	ITEM CODE	VENDOR
1	DOOMSDAY CLOCK #3	$4.99	NOV170212-M	DC
2	DARK NIGHTS METAL #5	$3.99	OCT170206-M	DC
3	BATMAN #38	$2.99	NOV170231-M	DC
4	BATMAN #39	$2.99	NOV170233-M	DC
5	THE WALKING DEAD #175 (MR)	$3.99	NOV170604-M	IMA
6	AVENGERS #675	$4.99	OCT170809-M	MAR
7	BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #4	$3.99	NOV170239-M	DC
8	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM: VENOM INC. OMEGA #1	$4.99	NOV170955-M	MAR
9	BATMAN AND THE SIGNAL #1	$3.99	NOV170210-M	DC
10	OLD MAN HAWKEYE #1	$3.99	NOV170921-M	MAR

TOP 10 COMIC BOOKS BY DOLLARS INVOICED

RANK	DESCRIPTION	PRICE	ITEM CODE	VENDOR
1	DOOMSDAY CLOCK #3	$4.99	NOV170212-M	DC
2	DARK NIGHTS METAL #5	$3.99	OCT170206-M	DC
3	AVENGERS #675	$4.99	OCT170809-M	MAR
4	THE WALKING DEAD #175 (MR)	$3.99	NOV170604-M	IMA
5	AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM: VENOM INC. OMEGA #1	$4.99	NOV170955-M	MAR
6	BATMAN #38	$2.99	NOV170231-M	DC
7	BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #4	$3.99	NOV170239-M	DC
8	BATMAN #39	$2.99	NOV170233-M	DC
9	BATMAN AND THE SIGNAL #1	$3.99	NOV170210-M	DC
10	OLD MAN HAWKEYE #1	$3.99	NOV170921-M	MAR

TOP 10 GRAPHIC NOVELS & TRADE PAPERBACKS BY UNITS SHIPPED

RANK	DESCRIPTION	PRICE	ITEM CODE	VENDOR
1	LEGEND OF KORRA VOLUME 2: TURF WARS PT 2 TP	$10.99	SEP170087	DAR
2	THE WICKED & THE DIVINE VOLUME 6: IMPERIAL PHASE PART 2 TP (MR)	$16.99	NOV170862	IMA
3	DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: DATE WITH DISASTER TP	$9.99	NOV170216	DC
4	DESCENDER VOLUME 5: RISE OF THE ROBOTS TP	$16.99	NOV170741	IMA
5	KILL OR BE KILLED VOLUME 3 TP (MR)	$16.99	NOV170691-M	IMA
6	SAGA VOLUME 8 TP (MR)	$14.99	OCT170715	IMA
7	WOLVERINE: OLD MAN LOGAN VOL. 6: DAYS OF ANGER TP	$17.99	NOV171057-M	MAR
8	VISION HC	$39.99	OCT170993	MAR
9	SAGA VOLUME 1 TP (MR)	$9.99	AUG120491	IMA
10	HARLEY QUINN VOLUME 4: SURPRISE, SURPRISE TP	$16.99	OCT170360	DC

TOP 10 GRAPHIC NOVELS & TRADE PAPERBACKS BY DOLLARS INVOICED

RANK	DESCRIPTION	PRICE	ITEM CODE	VENDOR
1	VISION HC	$39.99	OCT170993	MAR
2	THE WICKED & THE DIVINE VOLUME 6: IMPERIAL PHASE PART 2 TP (MR)	$16.99	NOV170862	IMA
3	GENE COLAN’S TOMB OF DRACULA ARTIST EDITION HC	$125.00	AUG170497	IDW
4	SUPERMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE OMNIBUS VOLUME 5 HC	$125.00	AUG170343	DC
5	MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DAREDEVIL VOLUME 12 HC	$75.00	JUL171204-M	MAR
6	MARVEL MASTERWORKS: SUB-MARINER VOLUME 8 HC	$75.00	JUL171206-M	MAR
7	LEGEND OF KORRA VOLUME 2: TURF WARS PT 2 TP	$10.99	SEP170087	DAR
8	DESCENDER VOLUME 5: RISE OF THE ROBOTS TP	$16.99	NOV170741	IMA
9	KILL OR BE KILLED VOLUME 3 TP (MR)	$16.99	NOV170691-M	IMA
10	DEADPOOL & CO. OMNIBUS HC	$125.00	JUL171192	MAR

TOP 10 BOOKS BY UNITS SHIPPED

RANK	DESCRIPTION	PRICE	ITEM CODE	VENDOR
1	BLACK PANTHER LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK	$4.99	NOV172179	RAN
2	DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: HARLEY QUINN AT SUPER HERO HIGH	$13.99	NOV172187	RAN
3	DC SUPER FRIENDS: THE FLASH LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK	$4.99	NOV172183	RAN
4	WONDER WOMAN IS RESPECTFUL PICTURE BOOK	$4.95	NOV172176	CAP
5	NIGHT, NIGHT GROOT BOARD BOOK	$7.99	NOV172194	HAC
6	BATMAN IS TRUSTWORTHY PICTURE BOOK	$4.95	NOV172171	CAP
7	THE FLASH IS CARING PICTURE BOOK	$4.95	NOV172172	CAP
8	SUPERMAN IS A GOOD CITIZEN PICTURE BOOK	$4.95	NOV172174	CAP
9	JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE JOKER & HARLEY QUINNS JLA JAILHOUSE SC	$5.95	NOV172192	CAP
10	THE SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 125 SC	$14.95	OCT172091	SAN

TOP 10 TOYS BY DOLLARS INVOICED

RANK	DESCRIPTION	ITEM CODE	VENDOR
1	DRAGONBALL SUPER DRAGON STARS ACTION FIGURES	DEC168933	BAN
2	ONE-12 COLLECTIVE: MARVEL: X-FORCE DEADPOOL ACTION FIGURE	FEB178707	MEZ
3	OVERWATCH: D.VA 20-INCH STATUE	AUG178473	BLI
4	BORUTO -NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS: NARUTO FIGURE	MAY178022	BAN
5	MARVEL SELECT: THOR RAGNAROK: GLADIATOR HULK FIGURE	JUL172803	DST
6	POP! DRAGON BALL SUPER: GOTENKS VINYL FIGURE	AUG178958	FUN
7	MARVEL SELECT: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2: DRAX & BABY GROOT ACTION FIGURE	JAN172662	DST
8	DRAGONBALL Z MANGA DIMENSIONS: VEGITO FIGURE	JAN178995	BAN
9	OVERWATCH: TRACER FIGMA	MAY178050	GOO
10	MARVEL SELECT: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2: STAR-LORD & ROCKET FIGURE	JAN172663	DST

TOP 10 GAMES BY DOLLARS INVOICED

RANK	DESCRIPTION	ITEM CODE	VENDOR
1	VAMPIRELLA TAROT CARDS SET	AUG171626	DE
2	RICK AND MORTY MONOPOLY	DEC172927	USA
3	MAGIC THE GATHERING TCG: HOUR OF DEVASTATION BOOSTER PACKS	APR173295	WIZ
4	MARVEL DICE MASTERS: MIGHTY THOR 90 GRAVITY FEED PACKS	JUN173411	NEC
5	MAGIC THE GATHERING TCG: IXALAN BOOSTER PACKS	JUN173398	WIZ
6	DC DICE MASTERS: BATMAN GRAVITY FEED PACKS	SEP168742	NEC
7	TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: SHADOWS OF THE PAST BOARD GAME	APR160482	IDW
8	FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES STARTER	OCT178573	ASM
9	MAGIC THE GATHERING TCG: HOUR OF DEVASTATION BUNDLE PACK	APR173296	WIZ
10	DROPMIX MUSIC GAMING SYSTEM	JUL178809	HAS