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The 2026 Harvey Awards Winners are…

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Harvey Awards

The winners for the 2026 Harvey Awards have been announced. The awards were presented at New York Comic Con and featured seven categories: Book of the Year, Digital Book of the Year, Best Children’s Book, Best Young Adult Book, Best Manga, Best International Book, and Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel. This year’s Hall of Fame induction also occurred during the ceremony.

Nominations were determined by select creators, publishers, retailers, educators, and librarians. Industry professionals with Professional or Artist Alley badges from ReedPop comic conventions between 2016 and 2026 were eligible to vote on the final Harvey Awards ballot.

Check out the full list of nominees and winners below and congrats to all! Winners are denoted in bold with “Winner” next to their entry.

Hall of Fame Inductees

  • David Mazzuchelli
  • Jenette Kahn
  • Klaus Janson
  • Frank Miller
  • Dick Sprang
  • Carmine Infantino
  • Frank Robins
  • Denny O’Neil
  • Dick Giordano
  • Jim Aparo
  • Marshall Rogers
  • Tim Sale

Digital Book of the Year

  • In the Real Dark Night by Jimmy Gownley (Webcomic)
  • The Keluarga Cable Ship Company by Mereida Fajardo (UK Digital)
  • The Lycan by Mike Carey, Thomas Jane, David James Kelly, and Diego Yapur (Comixology Originals) – WINNER
  • Nap Comix by Rachael Smith (WEBTOON)
  • Practical Defense Against Piracy by Tony Cliff (Webcomic)
  • Terran Omega: The Ghosts of War by PJ Holden (Webcomic)
  • The World of Lublu by Charbak Dipta (The Charbax Store)

Best Children’s Book

  • A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi by Dan Santat (Roaring Brook Press)
  • Inbetweens by Faith Erin Hicks (First Second) – WINNER
  • The New Girl: First Crush by Cassandra Calin (Scholastic)
  • Night Chef by Mika Song (Random House Graphic)
  • Young Shadow & the Watchdogs by Ben Sears (Fantagraphics)

Best Young Adult Book

  • Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen (Random House Graphic)
  • Flip by Ngozi Ukazu (First Second)
  • Good Old-Fashioned Korean Spirit: A Graphic Novel by Kim Hyun Sook & Ryan Estrada (Penguin Workshop)
  • Hello Sunshine by Keezy Young (Little, Brown Ink)
  • This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki & Nicole Goux (Abrams Fanfare) – WINNER

Best Manga

  • Billy Bat by Naoki Urasawa & Takashi Nagasaki (Kana/Abrams) – WINNER
  • He Rolled Me Up Like a Grilled Squid by Yoshiharu Tsuge (Drawn & Quarterly)
  • Land by Kazumi Yamashita (Yen Press)
  • Miss Ruki by Fumiko Takano (NYR Comics)
  • My Gorilla Family by Iijima Ichiro (Living the Line)
  • My Life in 24 Frames Per Second by Rintaro (Kana/Abrams ComicArts)

Best International Book

  • Animan by Anouk Ricard (Drawn & Quarterly)
  • Buff Soul by Moa Romanova (Fantagraphics)
  • Mary Pain by Lola Lorente (Drawn & Quarterly)
  • Nocturnos by Laura Perez (Fantagraphics) – WINNER
  • Tiodora’s Letters: An Enslaved Woman’s Fight for Family and Freedom by Marcelo D’Salete (Fantagraphics)
  • Witchcraft by Sole Otero (Fantagraphics)

Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel

  • The Boys — Season 5 (Prime Video). Based on The Boys by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson (Dynamite)
  • Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (Theatrical — Crunchyroll/Sony). Based on Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto (VIZ Media)
  • Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (Theatrical — Crunchyroll/Sony). Based on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge (VIZ Media)
  • Invincible — Season 4 (Prime Video). Based on Invincible by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker & Ryan Ottley (Image/Skybound)
  • LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (Warner Bros. Games — PS5/Xbox/Switch/PC). Based on Batman (DC Comics), created by Bob Kane & Bill Finger
  • My Hero Academia — Final Season (Crunchyroll). Based on My Hero Academia by Kōhei Horikoshi (VIZ Media)
  • One Piece — Season 2 (Netflix). Based on One Piece by Eiichiro Oda (VIZ Media)
  • Peacemaker — Season 2 (HBO Max). Based on Peacemaker (DC Comics, orig. Charlton), created by Joe Gill & Pat Boyette
  • Spider-Noir (Prime Video/MGM+). Based on Spider-Man Noir (Marvel Comics) by David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky & Carmine Di Giandomenico – WINNER
  • Your Letter (Netflix). Based on Your Letter by Hyeon A. Cho (WEBTOON/Naver)

Book of the Year

  • Absolute Batman Volume 1: The Zoo by Scott Snyder & Nick Dragotta (DC) – WINNER
  • Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol 1: Martian Vision by Deniz Camp & Javier Rodriguez (DC)
  • Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance by Ben Passmore (Pantheon)
  • Cannon by Lee Lai (Drawn & Quarterly)
  • Drome by Jesse Lonergan (23rd Street Books/Macmillan)
  • The Ephemerata: Shaping the Exquisite Nature of Grief by Carol Tyler (Fantagraphics)
  • A Garden of Spheres by Linnea Sterte (Peow2)
  • More Weight: A Salem Story by Ben Wickey (Top Shelf/IDW)
  • The Once and Future Riot by Joe Sacco (Metropolitan/Holt)
  • The Weight by Melissa Mendes (Drawn & Quarterly)

Christian Mitchell, Illinois’ Next Lt. Governor and “Comic Book Nerd”

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Politicians that are comic fans and wear their fandom proudly isn’t anything new. Recently, Kat Abughazaleh used comics to introduce herself to people in her district in a Congressional campaign. Congressman Robert Garcia is not only a comic fan but launched the Congressional Popular Arts Caucus. Patrick Leahy is a Batman fan and appeared in multiple films and shows. Marvel’s former owner Ike Perlmutter was part of the Trump administration. President Obama was a well known comic fan. There’s also lots of comics about politics itself and of course politics impact the comic industry.

Now, Christian Mitchell who is running for Lt. Governor in Illinois has released a video stating he’s a “comic book nerd.” The video is entertaining and humanizes Mitchell in a very relatable way. The video called “POV: Your next lieutenant governor is a comic book nerd” has Mitchell being shown some comics and his reactions are great.

Superheroes inspire me: ordinary people given a gift who then fight to make the world a better place…

Mitchell served a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 26th district. He was first elected to the position in 2012 and began to serve in 2013 and served until 2019. He resigned the position to work for the administration of Governor J.B. Pritzker. On July 1, 2025, Governor Pritzker announced that Mitchell would be his running mate in the 2026 election after incumbent Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announced she would instead run for US Senate.

Binc Announces the Winner of Carla Gray Memorial Scholarship for Emerging Bookseller-Activist

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A Twin Cities bookseller committed to celebrating Black authors, publishers, and readers has won the eighth Carla Gray Memorial Scholarship for Emerging Bookseller-Activists awarded by the Friends of Carla Gray Committee and the Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation.

Jasmine Baker from Black Garnet Books in St. Paul, Minnesota, will receive a year-long scholarship for professional development, which includes travel and hotel to attend Winter Institute 2027, travel and hotel to attend their 2027 regional fall tradeshow and a $2,000 stipend to fund a community outreach project.

Baker will use the stipend to host the store’s second annual Midwest Black Book Fair and expand the project to other states across the Midwest.

Binc Announces Five Winners of the Susan Kamil Emerging Writers Prize

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Five booksellers were selected to receive a $10,000 prize that provides the aspiring writer-booksellers with the financial support to focus on a full-length manuscript. The Susan Kamil Emerging Writers Prize was established by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and bestselling author Charles Duhigg and his wife Liz Alter, a professor of biology at California State University Monterey Bay. The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation administers the prize.

The prize is named for Kamil, who was executive vice president and publisher of Random House when she died in 2019. Her publishing career, spanning more than 40 years, began in the 1970s working in the children’s book division of Macmillan Publishers. Over those years she was known for recognizing new literary voices and introducing them to the public.

This year’s recipients:

Toni Chappell is a former journalist and the owner of Fiction: A Novel Bookshop in Wiscasset, Maine. She holds an MA and PhD in Creative Writing from England’s Bath Spa University and is the author of two historical fiction works-in-progress. Short-list honors include the Janklow & Nesbit Bath Spa Prize (2019) and the Fish Poetry Prize (2021). Toni champions human authors, is an avid reader, walker, lazy-river kayaker, and once took a spin in an F-18 with the Blue Angels. Her two daughters and a standard poodle named Peach are not-so-silent partners in the bookshop.

Erica Caldwell owned and operated a bookstore for eight years and has since worked at several bookstores throughout Western New York, including her current position as buyer at Author’s Note in Medina, NY. She holds a BS in Creative Writing with a minor in Biology. Her poetry and creative nonfiction have previously appeared in The Dire Elegies: 59 Poets on Endangered Species of North America and War, Literature, and the Arts. Her submitted manuscript is a work of historical eco-fiction.

Daniel Isaiah Elder is the recipient of an Emerging LGBTQ Writer Fellowship from Lambda Literary, as well as an Art/Lab Fellowship for Jewish artists. His essays and short fiction have appeared in The Rumpus, Catapult, X-Ray Literary, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, and many more literary journals and magazines. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his partner and their blended family of three children. He’s proud to be a bookseller at Annie Bloom’s Books, a small independent bookstore soon celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Nicole Yackley is a poet, bookseller, and artist from GA. Her work has been published in Belletrist Magazine and Sixfold Magazine, among others. A series of her poems were set to music by Mikeila McQueston and performed as a chamber piece for the 2019 Nief-Norf festival. The piece won the Constantinides New Music Ensemble Call for Scores prize, was performed at Carnegie Hall in 2022, and was later a finalist for The American Prize in Composition—vocal chamber music (college/university division), 2023. She has a BA in English from UGA and an MFA in Poetry from UTK where she studied under Joy Harjo. Her poetry can be found at nicoleyackley.com.

Amanda R. Toronto is the children’s buyer at WORD Bookstores in Brooklyn, NY, and Jersey City, NJ. She is a former buyer and manager at the Shakespeare & Co. bookstores in New York City. Amanda serves on the board of NAIBA and holds a PhD in English and American Literature from New York University. She lives in New York City with her husband and children. Her manuscript is a work of literary fiction.

The finalists were:

  • Adrianne Berlage, Barnes & Noble, Washington
  • Jane Estes, Lark and Owl Booksellers, Texas
  • Pamela Huber, Fireside Books, Arkansas
  • Richard Hunt, Roebling Books & Coffee, Kentucky
  • Gina Marks, Book + Bottle, Florida
  • Derek McCormack, The Provincetown Bookshop, Massachusetts
  • Nicole NfonoyimHara, Griot Arts, Minnesota
  • Timothy Otte, Wild Rumpus Books, Minnesota
  • Shebati, Sengupta, Wellesley Books, Massachusetts
  • Cristina Siqueira, Lions Tooth LLC, Wisconsin
  • Sierra Smith, Too Fond of Books, Oklahoma
  • Amy Stephenson, The Booksmith, New York
  • Joan Trygg, Red Balloon Bookshop, Minnesota
  • Sarah Wager, Oregon Books and Games, Oregon

Demo-Graphics: Tabletop Game Worldwide Edition – September Rebounds with Nearly 5 million more

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Demo-Graphics has generally focused on the demographics of comic fans but occasionally we have also reported on other fandoms and communities. In August 2025, we kicked off a new regular look at those interested in tabletop games. That includes board games, roleplaying games, and card games. Why? The question still remains… who are the fans of tabletop games?

What is Demo-Graphics?

Each month I dive into data from Facebook looking at the various demographics it can tell us about comic, and now tabletop game, fans. This isn’t hard numbers, purchasers, or “Wednesday warriors,” but best used to show trends in the industry and the potential of the market out there.

How does it work?

We use key terms, “likes”, that users have indicated and have come up with our own set to measure each month. There’s over 50 terms used (and no I won’t release them). We stick to specific terms for the industry such as “board games” and “collectible card games” as well as publishers and leave out broad terms.

Other things to know…

This data is important in that it shows who the potential audience could be. These are not purchasers, these are people who have shown an affinity for tabletop games, are potential purchasers, and those with a clear interest.

Also, with this being online/technology, due to laws and restrictions, those under the age of 13 are underrepresented.

The data that is presented as a wide range. I’ve taken the average of the range. So, if it’s presented as somewhere between 500 and 1,000 people, the number would be 750.

So, let’s kick off the first entry with the big question…

Facebook “Tabletop Gamer” Population: Around 605.15 million worldwide

Last month, “tabletop gamers” decreased from the previous month by 4.8 million. Facebook during that time period shed 7.2 million accounts. This month sees a nice rebound with “tabletop games” increasing by 4.35 million while Facebook decreased 14.8 million.

Gender

Men saw an increase for percent of the population over the past month coming in at 56.81% compared to last month’s 56.18%. Women decreased to 41.42% from 42.02% and those that don’t report either decreased to 1.77% from 1.81%.

Worldwide gender breakdown for tabletop games in September 2026

Age

Nearly every age segment saw increases from the previous month. Those age “30-34” and “50-54” both saw decreases. Overall, the percentages shifted very little, tenths of a percent.

Worldwide age breakdown for tabletop games in September 2026

Relationship Status

Reporting of this data is on hold. There is an error in reporting where some segments report less than 1,000 people when it should be more. We’ll keep track of the data and start the reporting again when this technical issue is corrected.

More Stats!

Spanish Speakers: 98.15 million are reported as speaking Spanish, and decrease of 1.3 million from September.

Education: 118.25 million have at least a college degree, that’s a slight increase of 50,000 from the previous month.

Parents: 110.05 million, 18.19%, are parents! That’s an increase of 2.35 million from the previous month.

And finally, what’s the crossover with fans of board games and video games?

Comic Book fans: 358.6 million (59.26%)
Video Game fans: 363.8 million (60.12%)
Comic Book and Video Game fans: 228.5 million (37.76%)
Comic Book or Video Game fans: 505.4 million (83.52%)

Demo-Graphics: Worldwide Comic Fans see gains as Facebook dips again!

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Demo-Graphics is back! Demo-Graphics was relaunched in 2025 because the question still remains… who are comic fans?

What is Demo-Graphics?

Each month I dive into data from Facebook looking at the various demographics it can tell us about comic fans. This isn’t hard numbers, purchasers, or “Wednesday warriors,” but best used to show trends in the industry and the potential of the market out there. This has shown the shift towards women being a major force in readers and a shift to the younger demographic.

How does it work?

We use key terms, “likes”, that users have indicated and have come up with our own set to measure each month. There’s over 50 terms used (and no I won’t release them). We stick to specific terms for the industry such as “comics” and “graphic novels” and “one-shots” as well as publishers and leave out broad terms like specific characters or stories. Just because someone likes Batman doesn’t mean they like comics.

Other things to know…

This data is important in that it shows who the potential comic audience could be. These are not purchasers, these are people who have shown an affinity for comics, are potential purchasers, and those with a clear interest.

Also, with this being online/technology, due to laws and restrictions, those under the age of 13 are underrepresented.

Since the last time this feature was run, Facebook has made adjustments as to what it can report so some data is no longer available and we’ve also added in new data that hasn’t been reported before, and it now presents the data as a wide range. I’ve taken the average of the range. So, if it’s presented as somewhere between 500 and 1,000 people, the number would be 750.

So, let’s kick off the latest entry with the big question…

Facebook “Comic Fan” Population: Around 637.2 million worldwide

It seems “comic fans” have made gains all around the world this month even with Facebook dropping in accounts. “Comic fans” increased 15.55 million while Facebook accounts dropped 114.8 million.

Gender

This month, men decreased their percentage of the population to 51.61%, down from the previous month’s 52.3%. Women also saw a dip in percentage dropping from the previous month’s 46.1% to 45.55%. All of that was at the gain of those not reporting gender which jumped from 1.7% to 2.84%.

Facebook comic fans gender September 2026 worldwide

Age

Every age segment increased compared to the previous month with the percentages shifting quite a bit. Those 18 and under grew by only 50,000 while numerous other age groups saw gains in the millions.

Facebook Comic Age September 2026 worldwide

Relationship Status

Reporting of this data is on hold. There is an error in reporting where some segments report less than 1,000 people when it should be more. We’ll keep track of the data and start the reporting again when this technical issue is corrected.

More States

Spanish Speakers: There are 113 million Spanish speakers that are also comic fans worldwide. That’s an increase from the previous month’s 112.4 million.

Education: 119.85 million have a college degree or better worldwide. That’s an increase of 2 million from last month.

Parents: 112.65 million individuals are parents. That’s an increase of 800,000.

Board Game and Comic Fans: 362.45 million
Video Game and Comic Fans: 335.65 million
Board Game and Video Game Fans and Comic: 231.35 million
Board Game or Video Game Fans and Comic: 477.85 million

Exclusive: Behold, the Slipcase Edition of A Scoundrel in the New World!

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Oni Press and Magnetic Press are launching a Kickstarter campaign for A Scoundrel in the New World by legendary Blacksad artist Juanjo Guarnido and world-renowned writer Alain Ayroles. This sprawling and immersive journey through the heart of the 17th-century Spanish Empire and newly discovered America follows the charming yet shady life of a lovable rogue and his search for the legend of the treasure of El Dorado. Fans can get their copy of A Scoundrel in the New World on Kickstarter. Sign up so you don’t miss out when it launches!

Inspired by Francisco de Quevedo classic 1626 satirical novel Historia de la vida del Buscón, llamado don Pablos (The Life of the Swindler named Don Pablos), A Scoundrel in the New World follows Don Pablos of Segovia, a charming conman and inveterate liar who leaves behind the treacherous streets of Spain in search of fortune in the New World. After a life of misadventure, Don Pablos finds himself in prison, recounting his experiences to greedy inquisitors as the ultimate unreliable narrator. From the opulent, gilded halls of the colonial elite to the untamed jungles of the young Americas, Pablos weaves a web of complex schemes to climb the social ladder. However, as the lines between his tall tales and reality begin to blur, Pablos discovers that in the colonies, the most dangerous predator isn’t the wilderness: it’s human ambition.

In addition to the deluxe hardcover edition of A Scoundrel in the New World, Magnetic Press is also producing a Limited Collectors Slipcase edition, with a textured spine and Smyth-sewn binding, a bound-in satin ribbon bookmark, gold foil gilding on the page edges, and a numbered bookplate.

We have the exclusive reveal of the Slipcase Edition which you can see below and sign up now so you don’t miss out!

  • A collection of books titled 'A Scoundrel in the New World' presented in a decorative box, featuring illustrations, a numbered print of the artwork, and an engraved item.
  • Two book covers featuring 'A Scoundrel in the New World' by Ayroles and Guarnido, with a dark portrait on one cover and a golden map design on the other.
  • A book titled 'A Scoundrel in the New World' is displayed from multiple angles, featuring colorful artwork and a textured cover design. The back cover contains a description alongside images of sailors.
  • Book cover titled 'A Scoundrel in the New World' featuring a portrait of a young man with dark hair and a sly smile, dressed in 17th-century attire. The cover includes the names 'Ayroles' and 'Guarnido' in the corners and a subtitle describing the adventurous life of Don Pablos of Segovia.

Demo-Graphics: Tabletop Game Edition – August sees more gains as Facebook sees losses

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Demo-Graphics has generally focused on the demographics of comic fans but occasionally we have also reported on other fandoms and communities. In August 2025, we kicked off a new regular look at those interested in tabletop games. That includes board games, roleplaying games, and card games. Why? The question still remains… who are the fans of tabletop games?

What is Demo-Graphics?

Each month I dive into data from Facebook looking at the various demographics it can tell us about comic, and now tabletop game, fans. This isn’t hard numbers, purchasers, or “Wednesday warriors,” but best used to show trends in the industry and the potential of the market out there.

How does it work?

We use key terms, “likes”, that users have indicated and have come up with our own set to measure each month. There’s over 50 terms used (and no I won’t release them). We stick to specific terms for the industry such as “board games” and “collectible card games” as well as publishers and leave out broad terms.

Other things to know…

This data is important in that it shows who the potential audience could be. These are not purchasers, these are people who have shown an affinity for tabletop games, are potential purchasers, and those with a clear interest.

Also, with this being online/technology, due to laws and restrictions, those under the age of 13 are underrepresented.

The data that is presented as a wide range. I’ve taken the average of the range. So, if it’s presented as somewhere between 500 and 1,000 people, the number would be 750.

So, let’s kick off the first entry with the big question…

Facebook “Tabletop Gamer” Population: Around 81.2 million in the United States

The Facebook population decreased by about 7 million over the month but the tabletop community saw a third month of gains increasing by 1,350,000.

Gender

Men remained the majority though gained ground to women. Men increased in population and their percent of the population increased from 49.34% to 49.69%. Women increased from 47.28% to 47.35% and those who don’t have gender reported decreased from 3.38% to 2.96%.

Gender breakdown for tabletop games in September 2026

Age

Those under the age of 24 saw a decrease this month while all other age groups saw an increase.

Age breakdown for tabletop games in September 2026

Relationship Status

Reporting of this data is on hold. There is an error in reporting where some segments report less than 1,000 people when it should be more. We’ll keep track of the data and start the reporting again when this technical issue is corrected.

More Stats!

Spanish Speakers: Decreased to 15.55 million (19.15%) from last month’s 15.8 million (19.79%).

Education: This month is up from the previous with 12.8 million, an increase of 250,000.

Parents: 14.25 million, 17.55%, are parents! That’s a increase of 1.1 million individuals from the previous month.

And finally, what’s the crossover with fans of board games and video games?

Comic Book fans: 48.4 million (59.61%)
Video Game fans: 46.95 million (57.82%)
Comic Book and Video Game fans: 29.6 million (36.45%)
Comic Book or Video Game fans: 67 million (83.25%)

Demo-Graphics: Comic Fandom Sees an Increase as Facebook Sees a Loss for the Second Month in a Row

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Demo-Graphics is back! Demo-Graphics was relaunched in 2025 because the question still remains… who are comic fans?

What is Demo-Graphics?

Each month I dive into data from Facebook looking at the various demographics it can tell us about comic fans. This isn’t hard numbers, purchasers, or “Wednesday warriors,” but best used to show trends in the industry and the potential of the market out there. This has shown the shift towards women being a major force in readers and a shift to the younger demographic.

How does it work?

We use key terms, “likes”, that users have indicated and have come up with our own set to measure each month. There’s over 50 terms used (and no I won’t release them). We stick to specific terms for the industry such as “comics” and “graphic novels” and “one-shots” as well as publishers and leave out broad terms like specific characters or stories. Just because someone likes Batman doesn’t mean they like comics.

Other things to know…

This data is important in that it shows who the potential comic audience could be. These are not purchasers, these are people who have shown an affinity for comics, are potential purchasers, and those with a clear interest.

Also, with this being online/technology, due to laws and restrictions, those under the age of 13 are underrepresented.

Since the last time this feature was run, Facebook has made adjustments as to what it can report so some data is no longer available and we’ve also added in new data that hasn’t been reported before, and it now presents the data as a wide range. I’ve taken the average of the range. So, if it’s presented as somewhere between 500 and 1,000 people, the number would be 750.

So, let’s kick off the latest entry with the big question…

Facebook “Comic Fan” Population: Around 82.85 million in the United States

After three months of decreases, the “comic fan” population on Facebook increased by about 1 million in July. August saw an increase, this time by about 5.2 million. September also saw an increase, this time by 2.35 million. That’s three months of growth and the past two months saw a decrease in Facebook users in the US.

As noted below, there’s some oddities for reporting where numbers that made sense normally suddenly decreased and remained low this month.

Gender

Women increased 1.4 million from the previous month while men increased 900,000. Those unknown increased by about 250,000. Women account for 50.4% of the population, while men are 47.4%. Those who don’t report a gender account for 2.2%, the same as the previous month.

Facebook comic fans gender September 2026

Age

All segments increased from the previous month with little shift when it comes to the percentage of the population.

Facebook Comic Age September 2026

Relationship Status

Reporting of this data is on hold. There is an error in reporting where some segments report less than 1,000 people when it should be more. We’ll keep track of the data and start the reporting again when this technical issue is corrected.

New Stats!

Spanish Speakers: Last month there were 16.3 million individuals that were “comic fans” and Spanish speakers but this month sees an increase to 16.65 million, the highest amount we’ve reported so far.

Education: This is another stat that’s rather odd. Four months ago, 12 million had at least a college degree, down from the previous month’s 21.8 million. It then increased slightly to 12.1 million and remained there. It increased slightly last month to 12.75 million individuals. It’s now even higher with an increase to 12.95 million.

Parents: After a slide down to 10.65 million in June 2026 from 22.65 million in January, things increased in July to 12.3 million, and 12.75 million in August. September saw a big jump to 14.15 million.

Board Game and Comic Fans: 52.15 million
Video Game and Comic Fans: 45.5 million
Board Game and Video Game Fans and Comic: 30.9 million
Board Game or Video Game Fans and Comic: 67 million

Star Trek #1 helps launch the franchise into the next 60 years

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Star Trek #1

The Enterprise-G is on a desperate mission beyond the known Galaxy to relocate the dying Revlavan people when its crew finds a perfect new home in a region of unknown space called the Epsilon Corridor. Three pristine Class-M worlds—the Trinity—await the refugees. No signs of civilization. No detectable threats. A colonist’s dream. But the dream fractures fast. When Captain Seven of Nine and her divided, fast-tracked crew begin exploring the Trinity, they uncover disturbing contradictions: vanished structures, inexplicable artifacts, time skips, and evidence of a presence Starfleet’s century-old probes never detected. Each world houses a different ecosystem, different physics problems, and different secrets—as if they’ve been curated…or quarantined. But from who? Or what? Star Trek #1 is a hell of a debut with a fantastic story anchored by amazing art.

I’ll admit, I’m not the biggest Star Trek fan. I’ve seen all of the movies multiple times and watched a lot of the television episodes of the various series, but it’s not much watch or must read as far as the comics or books. It wasn’t until Star Trek: The Last Starship that I got invested in a Star Trek franchise where I didn’t want to miss anything. Star Trek #1 might be the start of the second for me. It’s good, really good.

Written by Christopher Cantwell, Star Trek #1 is part of the 60th anniversary celebration of the franchise and balances nostalgia while charting a new course. The Enterprise is back, now with Seven as its Captain and also featuring Jack Crusher, Sidney La Forge, and Lily Sato. It combines an established character like Seven with newer characters that have a legacy that long time Trek fans will appreciate. It celebrates the old and the new and even as a casual fan, I appreciate it and part of the fun, for me, is seeing those names and appreciating the connection. Sato not only has history herself but connects Enterprise and The Last Starship, helping focus this new series on Trek history and a future yet to come.

Beyond the history, even if it wasn’t there, the story itself is engaging and exciting. It takes the Enterprise-G’s crew to a whole new sector to explore, one with new rules and mysteries to discover. The less said, the better as part of the fun is exploring these strange new worlds and anticipating what’s to come. It’s a comic that embraces the idea of Star Trek exploring new worlds, meeting new civilizations, and and underlying theme of the hope the best of humanity can deliver.

The art by Dennis Menheere is jaw-dropping. With lettering by Jodie Troutman that enhances so many moments, the style for the comic is amazing. Great character designs captures the feel of classic Trek but with updates as well. Small updates to uniforms help cement a new flag being planted, the ships look like the next generation of Starfleet while connecting to those of the past. The comic’s action is beautifully rendered even with the destruction depicted. Even simple transportation just looks cool. Menheere does it all and adds in page layouts that are engaging and really enhance Cantwell’s story. Troutman’s lettering adds so much to the comic as well with a style that captures classic Trek in its choices, it helps immerse the reader even more and connects to what has come before.

Star Trek #1 is a hell of a start that delivers a fantastic story with mesmerizing art. It’s a comic that celebrates the past but also charters a new future for the franchise. It shows you can honor what has come while delivering something new. Most importantly, it’s an engaging debut that has us excited to see what comes next.

Star Trek #1 debuts September 23 with pre-orders due August 17.

Story: Christopher Cantwell Art: Dennis Menheere Letterer: Jodie Troutman
Story: 9.0 Art: 10 Overall: 9.5 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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