

View the list of books in this article as a downloadable spreadsheet. This preview also highlights key new titles to add to your library’s collection. The findings? The industry is expanding in new and exciting ways, from beloved webcomics finally being featured in print, to changes in ebook sales and new influences from other forms of media. For LJ’s annual graphic novel and manga preview, our special investigation into the trends and current state of the format, we interviewed publishers, asking them what trends and concepts they are noting and paying attention to. 1 at the global box office, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba-The Movie: Mugen Train (VIZ) became the biggest movie in Japan’s history. As of February 2021, Wonder Woman: 1984 (DC) was No. Netflix’s Umbrella Academy, based on the graphic novel from Dark Horse, and Amazon Prime’s The Boys, based on the graphic novel from Dynamite, have seen huge popularity on streaming services.

Dog Man, by Dav Pilkey, and My Hero Academia, by Kohei Horikoshi, have topped best-seller lists. The influence of graphic novels and manga is everywhere.
