This category is for comic book publishers that are based in the united states. Comic books complete list of all publishers mycomicshop. Use the complete list of all publishers to find smaller publishers and. The top comic book publishers and companies liveabout. H ere are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent.
Comic book publishing in the us industry data, trends. Heres a complete list of comic book, manga and graphic novel. Stranger comics is a comic book publishing company with full publishing and distribution services. Archaia entertainment, llc is an american comic book publishing company established by mark smylie in 2002.
Marvel comics has the largest unit share of any other comic company with a 37% score. February 2020 sales drop as marvel and dc prepare for the. The incredible history of the electronic gaming revolution hennessey, jonathan, mcgowan, jack on. In the world of comicbook publishing, there are industry giants as well as smaller publishers that are helping to fill the shelves at the local comic shop. Dark horse comics is the fourth largest comicbook publisher in the u. Right under dark horse, when it comes to indie comic book publishers is idw. One of the worlds leading computer and technical book publishers. This is one of the main stretches of the smaller publishers. The companies may provide exclusive distribution rights, or act as a wholesaler or warehouser of publishers titles. They are a comic book publisher whose demographic is nerds and geeks like us and they hit the bullseye every time. Publishers accepting submissions careers in comics. Big umbrella, us, 2000, 2003, independent publishing cooperative. List of comic book publishing companies pen and the pad.
Comic book publishing companies of the united states. Be sure to check out our featured publisher as well. Over the decades, dc comics has brought to life such superheroes as superman and. If youre looking to collaborate with one of the biggest comic book publishers in the us, dark horse comics is just the right platform for you. Were proud to be one the few comic book publishers that prints in the u. Coronavirus in pa will comic books be changed forever.
The decision is a bell tolling for comic shops and leaves the major. The incredible history of the electronic gaming revolution. The submission guidelines for every comic publisher in 2019. Diamond comic distributors, which is the main distributor for most major us publishers including both marvel and dc, has announced plans to stop shipping new comic book deliveries to stores as. This chart will give us an idea of the current share. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book publishing company, david mckay publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. Inspired by the success of the graphic novel format in france, where one book in every five sold is a graphic novel, ceo and publisher terry nantier decided to import this concept to the u. Bleeding cool has been covering the response of many comic book publishers to the coronavirus pandemic, especially in regard to concerned comic book publishers. In a move somewhat anticipated, yet resoundingly bleak, diamond comic distributors, responsible for a vast majority of shipping in the comics industry, has asked publishers not to send them any new material, as they will not be sent out to shops in the midst of the global covid19 pandemic. Oreilly media spreads the knowledge of innovators through its books, online services, magazines, research, and conferences. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. So were only looking at one segment of the market, and its a market that grows slimmer every year.
Comic book publishing in the us industry trends 20152020 comic book publishing in the us industry outlook 20202025 poll average industry growth 20202025. With around 81 million sold issues and a comic book library of more than 2000 characters, valiant has managed to be one of the most successful publishers in the entire comic book medium. Our easy 5step process transforms your hard work into an epic custom comic book. The major comic book publishers from each decade are listed below.
Zenshu comics rose media and entertainment vietnamese. Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game. Naturally, artists, scholars, critics, and fans have long observed internal cleavages in comic book production in the united states, notably differentiating between mainstream comicstypically identified with the superhero genre, in general, and the publishers marvel comics and dc comics, in particularand its various discontents. It was founded in 1939 as timely publications and earned its fame under. Comic publishers list of comic publishing companies that publish.
The company had 33 titles hit pws childrens frontlist fiction bestseller list last year, including the topselling print book of 2016. In the spring of 2015 casemate uk launched its own imprint focusing on british and european military history. Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent indie presses excepted, and a search for the years largest book publishers will often yield companies that work with other forms of content rather than books. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of america where comics became popular in the mid 1900s.
There are few writers of color for the major comic publishers and a lack of opportunities for people of color to be in key positions that can make the decisions to shape the future of the business. Robert kirkman, erik larsen, todd mcfarlane, marc silvestri and jim valentino. The definitive list of comic publisher submission guidelines for. Since 1978, oreilly has been a chronicler and catalyst of leadingedge development, homing in on the tec. This list of comics publishing companies lists companies, specifically publishing companies. Below is a list of the top sffh publishers, the large and the small, who have made it possible for us to enjoy all those science fiction fantasy and horror awardwinning authors. If you have a completed book or a creatorowned work in progress with an artist team, they are happy to consider your book for release through stranger comics. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of. Diamond is coordinating a coronavirus response with major. Though the name is all but foreign to most, they have put out some of my favorite comics of the last five years. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. Use the complete list of all publishers to find smaller publishers and independent comic book publishers not listed here.
Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. As comics and superheroes in generalcontinue to find new audiences as more generations of fans get turned on to this superhero or that, it can be useful for fans to be able to differentiate between the major comic book publishers, as each company has different styles, characters, and audiences. Image comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Below weve featured 20 top traditional publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. In the 1970s, mike nasser was an upandcoming young comic book artist working for leading publishers dc and marvel, drawing the adventures of. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the united states. Dark horse is the largest licensedcreator owned comic publisher in the world with over 600 books in our. Submissions for graphic novels are more than welcome, and we will be looking for works that enthrall and excite us, that strike us as having a unique take or perspective on a medium, story, character, or genre. If youre writer who has written a book, got it edited and decided you want to publish it in the traditional fashion, this post is especially for you. Smaller publishers tend to have lower overhead costs and can operate titles profitably at lower sales levels. The list includes defunct and mergedacquired companies, and distributors whose primary business is not books, such as comic books. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. It would benefit the entire comic book industry and community to find a way to support these smaller publishers better. Becoming a leading indie comics press and one of the most highly.
What are the biggest comic book publishers after dc and marvel. Morris publishing provides everything you need to publish the way you want. Marvel and dcs distributor to stop shipping new comic. Thomas nelson zondervan tyndale baker multnomah i have included their total market share, as a percentage of all christian publishing, in parenthesis. For years, we have said that we are the largest christian publisher and the ninth largest trade publisher in america based on our research, through november 30, the top five christian publishers are. Below youll find guides to each of the top publishers in the comic book industry, from the big 2 of marvel and dc to smaller more independently operated. Dark horse comics is the thirdlargest comics publisher in the u. Political book publishers book publishing directory. This is a list of book distributors, companies that act as distributors for book publishers, selling primarily to the book trade. In 2016, marvel hired awardwinning creator, artist, and animator nilah magruder to write a digital exclusive comic book for the company, a year of.
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