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More Comic Stores Open Than Close In 2013

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comicspro-logoYou'll often see news of a comic store closure on Bleeding Cool. But what's the big picture?

At last year's ComicsPRO retailer summit, Diamond Comic Distributors stated that comics sales in 2012 increased 16% from 2011′s figures, graphic novels increased 13%, merchandise increased 9% and total sales were up, a total increase of 14%.

Oh and that comic book direct market stores increased in number by 1%, similar to the previous year.

At this year's ComicsPRO retailer summit, Diamond Comic Distributors stated that comic sales were up more than 10%, graphic novels were up 6.5%, books up 20% and merchandise was up 23%.

Oh and that comic book direct market stores increased in number by 3% from 2012 to 2013.

It's growing, folks… and if you know of a new store opening, do let us know.

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Rich JohnstonAbout Rich Johnston

Founder of Bleeding Cool. The longest-serving digital news reporter in the world, since 1992. Author of The Flying Friar, Holed Up, The Avengefuls, Doctor Who: Room With A Deja Vu, The Many Murders Of Miss Cranbourne, Chase Variant. Lives in South-West London, works from Blacks on Dean Street, shops at Piranha Comics. Father of two. Political cartoonist.
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