2019 Comics Advance Reorders
Comics and Graphic Novels Reordered by North American Comics Shops
Based on Reports from Diamond Comic Distributors
When retailers order an item which has not shipped yet, but whose initial order deadline has passed, it is called an Advance Reorder. These reorders, placed further out than regular reorders, tend to be more speculative in nature, as there is less certainty that stock will still be available. This page archives the weekly advance reorder charts Diamond released during the year. Click to see the archived reorders, which are for books that had already shipped at the time of the order.
Note that the listings mix hardcovers, softcovers, and comics together, and that they also rank items by dollars rather than units. Note, too, that these are based on full cover price, so retailers' discounts have not yet been applied.
Advance reorders placed between Nov. 25-Dec. 2, 2018
• Top advance-reordered January-shipping comic book:Conan the Barbarian #1 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Dark Nights: Metal (DC)
The January-shipping Conan the Barbarian #1 topped the advance reorder chart overall; the lead December issue was the Jon Sommariva cover of IDW's first Marvel title, Marvel Action Avengers #1, on sale Dec. 26.
The Dark Nights Metal softcover, on sale Jan. 23, was the top advance-reordered softcover.
| Item and Diamond Catalog Link | Price | Publisher | See more at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conan The Barbarian #1 | $4.99 | Marvel |  |
| 2 | Batgirl #30 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | |
| 3 | Heroes In Crisis #4 | $3.99 | DC | |
| 4 | Middlewest #1 2nd Ptg | $3.99 | Image | |
| 5 | Infinity Wars Infinity #1 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 6 | Marvel Action Avengers #1 Sommariva | $3.99 | IDW | |
| 7 | Immortal Hulk #11 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 8 | Wolverine Long Night Adaptation #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 9 | Uncanny X-Men #8 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 10 | Walking Dead #187 | $3.99 | Image | |
| 11 | Man Without Fear #1 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 12 | Dark Nights Metal TPB | $19.99 | DC | |
| 13 | Doomsday Clock #9 | $4.99 | DC | |
| 14 | Flash #61 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | |
| 15 | Batman Who Laughs #2 | $4.99 | DC | |
| 16 | Uncanny X-Men #1 2nd Ptg Asrar Var | $7.99 | Marvel | |
| 17 | Champions #1 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 18 | Doomsday Clock #9 Var Ed | $4.99 | DC | |
| 19 | Conan The Barbarian #1 Ribic Teaser Var | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 20 | Daredevil #610 2nd Ptg Noto Var | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 21 | Venom #8 2nd Ptg Coello Var | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 22 | Conan The Barbarian #1 Saiz Var | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 23 | Amazing Spider-Man #13 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 24 | Heroes In Crisis #5 | $3.99 | DC | |
| 25 | Return of Wolverine #5 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
Advance reorders placed between Dec. 3-9, 2018
• Top advance-reordered January-shipping comic book:Captain Marvel #1 (Marvel)
Captain Marvel #1, which has an on-sale date of Jan. 9, was the top advance-reordered comic book.
The top advance-reordered DC comic book for the week was the Frank Miller variant edition of Batman #62, which also has an on-sale date of Jan. 9.
No hardcover or softcover graphic novels made the list.
| Item and Diamond Catalog Link | Price | Publisher | See more at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Captain Marvel #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 2 | Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 Artgerm Var | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 3 | Web of Venom Unleashed #1 Bradshaw Var | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 4 | Batman #62 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | |
| 5 | Captain Marvel #1 Movie Var | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 6 | Criminal #1 | $3.99 | Image | |
| 7 | Miles Morales Spider-Man #2 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 8 | Young Justice #1 | $4.99 | DC | |
| 9 | Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 10 | Captain Marvel #1 Tsai Var | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 11 | Captain Marvel #1 Hughes Var | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 12 | Uncanny X-Men #9 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 13 | Avengers #12 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 14 | Die #1 2nd Ptg | $3.99 | Image | |
| 15 | Thor #9 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 16 | Die #2 Cvr A Hans | $3.99 | Image | |
| 17 | Murder Falcon #4 Cvr B Heavy Metal Var | $3.99 | Image | |
| 18 | Avengers #12 Marvel Rising Action Doll Homage Var | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 19 | Young Justice #1 Superboy Var Ed | $4.99 | DC | |
| 20 | Web of Venom Unleashed #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 21 | Harley Quinn #57 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | |
| 22 | Daredevil #612 2nd Ptg Noto Var | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 23 | Young Justice #1 Robin Var Ed | $4.99 | DC | |
| 24 | Martian Manhunter #2 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | |
| 25 | Justice League #15 | $3.99 | DC | |
Advance reorders placed between Dec. 10-16, 2018
• Top advance-reordered January-shipping comic book:Die Die Die #7 (Image)
Die Die Die #7 with its "redacted" cover was the top advance-reordered January comic book, although, as with previous issues, there's a catch: The issue did not appear in Previews, meaning this chart is where all its orders wound up.
The top advance-reordered comic book otherwise was the Batman Who Laughs #2 variant cover by Ben Oliver. It goes on sale Jan. 16.
No hardcovers or softcovers made the list.
| Item and Diamond Catalog Link | Price | Publisher | See more at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Die Die #7 | $3.99 | Image | |
| 2 | Batman Who Laughs #2 Var Ed | $4.99 | DC | |
| 3 | Guardians of the Galaxy #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 4 | Batman Who Laughs #2 | $4.99 | DC | |
| 5 | Doomsday Clock #9 Var Ed | $4.99 | DC | |
| 6 | Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Shaw Wraparound Var | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 7 | Supergirl #26 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | |
| 8 | Green Lantern #1 2nd Ptg | $4.99 | DC | |
| 9 | Naomi #1 | $3.99 | DC | |
| 10 | Shazam #2 | $3.99 | DC | |
| 11 | Oliver #1 Cvr B Fabry | $3.99 | Image | |
| 12 | Immortal Hulk #12 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 13 | Superior Spider-Man #2 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 14 | Venom #10 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 15 | Uncanny X-Men #10 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 16 | Firefly #3 Foc Johnson Incv | $3.99 | Boom | |
| 17 | Miles Morales Spider-Man #1 2nd Ptg Garron Var | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 18 | Heroes In Crisis #2 2nd Ptg | $3.99 | DC | |
| 19 | Naomi #1 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | |
| 20 | Middlewest #3 | $3.99 | Image | |
| 21 | Marvel Tales Venom #1 | $7.99 | Marvel | |
| 22 | Detective Comics #996 | $3.99 | DC | |
| 23 | Uncanny X-Men Annual #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 24 | Marvel Comics Presents #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 25 | Invaders #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
Advance reorders placed between Dec. 17-23, 2018
• Top advance-reordered January-shipping comic book:Batgirl #31 variant (DC)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Archive Vol. 2 (Boom)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Detective Comics 80 Years of Batman Deluxe Ed. (DC)
Stanley "Artgerm" Lau's variant of Batgirl #31, which goes on sale Jan. 30, was the top advance-reordered comic book.
The first advance reorders were also logged for a book that will likely make a splash in March: the Detective Comics 80 Years of Batman Deluxe Edition, which arrives in concert with Detective #1000.
Advance reorders placed between Dec. 24-30, 2018
• Top advance-reordered January-shipping comic book:Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1 Vamp Mercado (Boom)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Aria Manga Masterpiece Ombibus Vol. 1 (Publisher)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Detective Comics 80 Years of Batman Deluxe Ed. (DC)
Copies of Boom's Buffy the Vampire Slayer relaunch led the advance reorder charts in a lighter-than-normal week due to the holiday season. The issue is due out on Jan. 23.
Another appearance of the Detective Comics 80 Years of Batman Deluxe Edition, which arrives in concert with Detective #1000.
Advance reorders placed between Dec. 31, 2018-Jan. 6, 2019
• Top advance-reordered January-shipping comic book:Age of X-Man Alpha #1 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Mera Tidebreaker (DC)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Detective Comics 80 Years of Batman Deluxe Ed. (DC)
The Age of X-Man event's Alpha issue was the top advance-reordered comic book, with the Mera Tidebreaker graphic novel riding a wave of interest from the Aquaman movie.
The March-shipping Detective Comics 80 Years of Batman Deluxe Edition, which arrives in concert with Detective #1000, topped the list.
| Item and Diamond Catalog Link | Price | Publisher | See more at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detective Comics 80 Years of Batman Dlx Ed HC | $29.99 | DC | |
| 2 | Age of X-Man Alpha #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 3 | Batgirl #31 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | |
| 4 | Joker The Bronze Age Omnibus HC | $99.99 | DC | |
| 5 | Detective Comics #997 | $3.99 | DC | |
| 6 | Amazing Spider-Man #14 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 7 | Mera Tidebreaker TPB | $16.99 | DC | |
| 8 | Doctor Strange #10 | $5.99 | Marvel | |
| 9 | Heroes In Crisis #5 | $3.99 | DC | |
| 10 | Wonder Woman #63 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | |
| 11 | Man-Eaters #5 Cvr B Miternique | $3.99 | Image | |
| 12 | Flash Annual #2 | $4.99 | DC | |
| 13 | Middlewest #1 3rd Ptg | $3.99 | Image | |
| 14 | Detective Comics #997 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | |
| 15 | Firefly #1 3rd Ptg | $3.99 | Boom | |
| 16 | Venom #9 2nd Ptg Stegman Var | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 17 | Super Sons The Polarshield Project TPB | $9.99 | DC | |
| 18 | Tony Stark Iron Man #8 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 19 | Uncanny X-Men #11 | $7.99 | Marvel | |
| 20 | Justice League Annual #1 | $4.99 | DC | |
| 21 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #35 D Mercado Foc Var | $3.99 | Boom | |
| 22 | Batman #64 Last Cold Case | $3.99 | DC | |
| 23 | Firefly #2 2nd Ptg | $3.99 | Boom | |
| 24 | Batman #65 Last Cold Case | $3.99 | DC | |
| 25 | Neil Gaiman American Gods HC Vol. 2 My Ainsel | $29.99 | Dark Horse | |
Advance reorders placed between Jan. 7-13, 2019
• Top advance-reordered February-shipping comic book:Daredevil #1 (Marvel)
Daredevil #1, which goes on sale Feb. 6, was the top advance-reordered comic book during the first full week of 2019. Marvel supported the issue with a sliding scale of deep discounts, pegged to retailers' orders of Daredevil #611, the previous fall.
The $7.99 Uncanny X-Men #11 placed third.
No graphic novels made the list.
Advance reorders placed between Jan. 14-20, 2019
• Top advance-reordered February-shipping comic book:Savage Sword of Conan #1 (Marvel)
Conan's return to Marvel continued to draw advance reorders as Savage Sword of Conan #1, named for the long-running magazine-format publication, was the top advance-reordered comic book of the week. The comic book has an on-sale date of Feb. 13.
The top advance-reordered comic book from DC was the Stanley "Artgerm" Lau cover from Wonder Woman #64.
Advance reorders placed between Jan. 21-27, 2019
• Top advance-reordered February-shipping comic book:Guardians of the Galaxy #2 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Dark Nights Metal: Dark Knights Rising (DC)
Guardians of the Galaxy #2's regular version was the top advance-reordered comic book of the week.It has an on-sale date of Feb. 20.
The debut of Hulkverines also placed well, as did Wolverine: Infinity Watch #1.
Advance reorders placed between Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2019
• Top advance-reordered February-shipping comic book:Die Die Die #8 (Image)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
DC Poster Portfolio Jim Lee (DC)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus HC Vol. 1 (Marvel)
Die Die Die #8 topped the list, although as in previous months, that's because the entire series so far hasn't appeared in Previews, meaning that its orders appear in the advance reorders chart. The Batgirl #32 Derrick Chew variant was the top comic otherwise.
The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Vol. 1 placed in fifth and was the top advance-reordered graphic novel overall. It has an on-sale date of June 12.
Advance reorders placed between Feb. 4-10, 2019
• Top advance-reordered March-shipping comic book:Harley Quinn #59 Variant (DC)
The Derrick Chew variant of Harley Quinn #59 was the top advance-reordered comic book for the week. It has on on-sale date of March 6.
Amazing Spider-Man #16, a "Hunted" tie-in, was the top advance reordered Marvel comic book. It also has an on-sale date of March 6.
No graphic novels made the list.
Advance reorders placed between Feb. 11-17, 2019
• Top advance-reordered March-shipping comic book:Detective Comics #1000 Midnight Release variant (DC)
Just as the many versions of Action Comics #1000 dominated the advance reorder charts the previous spring, Detective Comics #1000 placed twelve versions on the first chart for which it was eligible to appear. The issue is a March 18 release.
The top Marvel issue was Amazing Spider-Man #17.
No graphic novels made the list.
Advance reorders placed between Feb. 18-24, 2019
• Top advance-reordered March-shipping comic book:Incredible Hulk #181 Facsimile Edition (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Thanos by Donny Cates HC (Marvel)
The Facsimile Edition of Incredible Hulk #181, featuring the first full appearance of Wolverine, was the top advance-reordered item. It has an on-sale date of March 27.
Only one graphic novel made the charts: Marvel's Thanos by Donny Cates. It goes on sale July 17.
Advance reorders placed between Feb. 25-Mar. 3, 2019
• Top advance-reordered April-shipping comic book:War of the Realms #1 J.S. Campbell variant (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Conan the Barbarian Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (Marvel)
The April-shipping War of the Realms #1 and its variants led the charts, with the top March-shipping comic being Martian Manhunter #4's variant edition.
Several hardcovers made the list, although no trade paperbacks charted.
Advance reorders placed between March 4-10, 2019
• Top advance-reordered April-shipping comic book:Major X #1 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Teen Titans Raven (DC)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Mister Miracle HC (DC)
Rob Liefeld's Major X #1 was the top advance-reordered item and comic book overall for the first full week of March.
Several more hardcovers and softcovers made the charts than usual this week.
Advance reorders placed between March 11-17, 2019
• Top advance-reordered April-shipping comic book:Symbiote Spider-Man #1 Artgerm Variant (Marvel)
The April 10-shipping Symbiote Spider-Man #1 took the two top slots, including the Artgerm variant which was the top advance-reordered item for the week.
The Batman Who Laughs #4 variant from Kaare Andrews was the top advance-reordered DC item.
In a week in which no comic books at all made the reorder list, no graphic novels at all made the advance-reorder list.
Advance reorders placed between March 18-24, 2019
• Top advance-reordered April-shipping comic book:Batman Who Laughs #1 Final Printing (Publisher)
DC has a number of final printings for issues of series including Batman Who Laughs, Doomsday Clock, and Heroes in Crisis set for April; several made the Top 25, including taking the top spot in the advance reorder chart.
The top Marvel (and non-reprint comic book) was Amazing Spider-Man #19.Hu, which releases April 17.
| Item and Diamond Catalog Link | Price | Publisher | See more at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batman Who Laughs #1 Final Ptg | $4.99 | DC | |
| 2 | Batman Who Laughs #2 Final Ptg | $4.99 | DC | |
| 3 | Batman Who Laughs #3 Final Ptg | $4.99 | DC | |
| 4 | Amazing Spider-Man #19.Hu | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 5 | Doomsday Clock #1 Final Ptg | $4.99 | DC | |
| 6 | Spider-Man Life Story #2 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 7 | Shazam #1 2nd Ptg | $4.99 | DC | |
| 8 | Doomsday Clock #2 Final Ptg | $4.99 | DC | |
| 9 | Amazing Spider-Man #252 Facsimile Edition | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 10 | Naomi #4 | $3.99 | DC | |
| 11 | Immortal Hulk #15 2nd Ptg Bennett Var | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 12 | Doomsday Clock #7 Final Ptg | $4.99 | DC | |
| 13 | Heroes In Crisis #3 Final Ptg | $3.99 | DC | |
| 14 | Batman #69 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | |
| 15 | Heroes In Crisis #4 Final Ptg | $3.99 | DC | |
| 16 | Heroes In Crisis #2 Final Ptg | $3.99 | DC | |
| 17 | Major X #2 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 18 | Die #1 5Th Ptg | $3.99 | Image | |
| 19 | Little Bird #2 | $3.99 | Image | |
| 20 | Guardians of the Galaxy #4 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 21 | Daredevil #4 | $3.99 | Marvel | |
| 22 | Avengers No Road Home #10 | $4.99 | Marvel | |
| 23 | Shazam #2 2nd Ptg | $3.99 | DC | |
| 24 | Justice League #22 | $3.99 | DC | |
| 25 | Amazing Spider-Man #17 2nd Ptg Ramos Var | $4.99 | Marvel | |
Advance reorders placed between March 25-31, 2019
• Top advance-reordered April-shipping comic book:Immortal Hulk #16 2nd Printing Variant (Marvel)
The second printing of Immortal Hulk #16 was the top advance-reordered comic book by dollars; the top new comic book was Star Wars Galaxy's Edge #1, which has an on-sale date of April 24.
Ascender #1 was the top Image title in the advance-reorder charts, with the final printing of Naomi #1 as DC's top comic book.
Aftershock got an entry with Dark Red #2.
Advance reorders placed between April 1-7, 2019
• Top advance-reordered May-shipping comic book:Savage Avengers #1 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Spider-Man Noir Complete Collection (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Batman Damned (DC)
Marvel's May 1 release Savage Avengers #1 was the top advance-reordered comic book. Several of its variants made the top 25.
DC's top advance-reordered comic book was DCeased #1's Horror variant, which also goes on sale May 1. Likewise, several of its variants also made the Top 25.
Advance reorders placed between April 8-14, 2019
• Top advance-reordered May-shipping comic book:DCeased #1 Blank variant (DC)
The blank-cover variant of DCeased #1, which goes on sale May 1, was the top advance reordered comic book and item overall on a list heavy with variant covers.
The top Marvel comic book on the chart was War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #1.
No graphic novels made the list.
Advance reorders placed between April 15-21, 2019
• Top advance-reordered May-shipping comic book:Naomi #5 (DC)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Die Vol. 1: Fantasy Heartbreaker (Image)
The fifth issue of Naomi from Brian Michael Bendis was the top reordered comic book; it's a May 22 release. A reprint of the fourth issue was right behind it.
The first collection of Die from Image (not to be confused with Die! Die! Die!) was the top advance reordered graphic novel. It's a June release.
Advance reorders placed between April 22-28, 2019
• Top advance-reordered May-shipping comic book:Superman: Leviathan Rising Special #1 (DC)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Vol. 1 (Boom)
The May 29 release Superman: Leviathan Rising Special #1 was the top advance-reordered comic book.
Boom had the fourth and fifth place issues, with Faithless #1 and #2 variant covers, as well as the top graphic novel in the form of its first Buffy trade paperback.
Advance reorders placed between April 29-May 5, 2019
• Top advance-reordered May-shipping comic book:Immortal Hulk #2 5th Printing variant (Marvel)
Variants and later printings aplenty in this week's advance reorder list, with the fifth printing variant of Immortal Hulk #2 topping the charts. The eighteenth issue of the series placed fifth.
Major X #1's third printing took third.
Boom had a high-ranking issue with Angel #1's regular cover placing fourth.
Advance reorders placed between May 6-12, 2019
• Top advance-reordered June-shipping comic book:DCeased #2 Horror Cover Variant (DC)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Joker Black Label (DC)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Immortal Hulk Vol. 1 HC (Marvel)
In a week in which the first issue led comics reorders, the horror variant cover of DCeased #2, drawn by Yasmin Putri, led advance reorders for comics shipping in June. The issue is a June 5 release.
Black Cat #1 was Marvel's top advance-reordered book, along with several variants.
Advance reorders placed between May 13-19, 2019
• Top advance-reordered June-shipping comic book:Superman Year One #1 Miller cover (DC)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Ironheart Vol.1: Those With Courage (Marvel)
The June 16 DC Black Label release Superman Year One #1 placed two variants in the top three. Marvel's top title, Silver Surfer Black #1, came in second.
Advance reorders placed between May 20-26, 2019
• Top advance-reordered June-shipping comic book:Naomi #6 (DC)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Umbrella Academy Vol. 3: Hotel Oblivion (Dark Horse)
Umbrella Academy's Netflix show continued to boost sales of the line's trade paperbacks.
The first Usagi Yojimbo issue from IDW ranked in the top three.
Advance reorders placed between May 27-June 2, 2019
• Top advance-reordered June-shipping comic book:Angel #2 (Boom)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Watchmen International TPB (DC)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Bad Weekend HC (Image)
Boom's reimagining of Angel took first place among June-shipping comics.
Advance reorders placed between June 3-9, 2019
• Top advance-reordered July-shipping comic book:Walking Dead #193 (Image)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Umbrella Academy Library Edition HC Vol. 1 Apocalypse Suite
(Dark Horse)
Walking Dead took the top two slots for its releases shipping in July and the first week of August.
Advance reorders placed between June 10-16, 2019
• Top advance-reordered July-shipping comic book:Amazing Spider-Man #25 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
X-Men Grand Design: X-Tinction (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Venom by Donny Cates (Marvel)
Marvel had the top advance-reordered product in all three categories tracked.
Advance reorders placed between June 17-23, 2019
• Top advance-reordered July-shipping comic book:Batman #75 Blank Cover (DC)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
War of the Realms (Marvel)
The blank cover and main cover of Batman #75 were the top advance-reodered comics shipping in July, while Vampirella #1, with a publisher-reported 90,000-copy sell-in to Diamond, took several places starting with Alex Ross's cover, in fifth.
Advance reorders placed between June 24-30, 2019
• Top advance-reordered July-shipping comic book:House of X #1 (Marvel)
Jonathan Hickman's debut on the X-Men line in House of X #1, shipping July 24, was the top advance reordered comic.
No graphic novels, hardcover or softcover, made the list. Five publishers had entries in the Top 25.
Advance reorders placed between July 1-7, 2019
• Top advance-reordered July-shipping comic book:Powers of X #1 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Walking Dead Vol. 32 (Image)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Batman Who Laughs HC (DC)
The fact that Walking Dead #193 was that comic's final issue was withheld until the week of shipping, leading to immediate secondary market sales (see auctions for the issue on eBay). The snap reprint came in second in the week's advance reorders, just behind Powers of X #1.
Advance reorders placed between July 8-14, 2019
• Top advance-reordered August-shipping comic book:Absolute Carnage #1 (Marvel)
Marvel's "Absolute Carnage" event placed many associated titles in the advance reorder charts, including the top-ranked Absolute Carnage #1. It's an August 7 product.
Marvel Comics #1000 also placed highly on the charts, as did several of its variants. It's an August 28 release.
Advance reorders placed between July 15-21, 2019
• Top advance-reordered August-shipping comic book:Powers of X #2 (Marvel)
Powers of X #2 from Jonathan Hickman led advance reorders; it goes on sale Aug. 14. Several 80th anniversary frame variants from Marvel also charted.
No graphic novels made the list.
Advance reorders placed between July 22-28, 2019
• Top advance-reordered August-shipping comic book:Powers of X #3 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Thanos: Infinity Ending HC (Marvel)
Diamond added expected on-sale dates to its advance reorder charts this week, allowing us to see clearly that the August 21 items became eligible for the chart during the week.
Advance reorders placed between July 29-Aug. 4, 2019
• Top advance-reordered August-shipping comic book:House of X #3 (Marvel)
In the same week that Powers of X #1 led reorders, House of X #3 led advance reorders.
The top DC item was Batman Superman #1, with TMNT placing several variants on the list for IDW.
Advance reorders placed between Aug. 5-11, 2019
• Top advance-reordered September-shipping comic book:Spawn #300 Cover M Campbell Virgin (Image)
Back in June 1992, Spawn #1 had Direct Market orders of 1.25 million copies — with anothe 450,000 copies going to newsstands and multipack repackagers. Multiple covers of its 300th issue 27 years later appeared in the advance reorder charts, led by the Campbell variant.
No graphic novels made the chart.
Advance reorders placed between Aug. 12-18, 2019
• Top advance-reordered September-shipping comic book:Powers of X #4 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Boys Omnibus Vol. 4 (Dynamite)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Amory Wars HC Good Apollo Burning Star IV Ult. Ed. (Boom)
Powers of X continued to perform strongly in advance reorders.
Advance reorders placed between Aug. 19-25, 2019
• Top advance-reordered September-shipping comic book:House of X #5 (Marvel)
Jonathan Hickman's House of X series kept on rolling, with the fifth issue leading the week's advance reorders and several previous issues appearing in the charts of both it and the companion Powers of X series. DC placed second with Harleen #1.
No graphic novels made the chart.
Advance reorders placed between Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2019
• Top advance-reordered September-shipping comic book:Powers of X #5 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Spider-Man Life Story (Marvel)
Powers of X and House of X continued to roll, taking up several spots in the top 25. DC's top comic in the chart was Batman/Superman #2. No hardcovers made the list.
Advance reorders placed between Sept. 2-8, 2019
• Top advance-reordered October-shipping comic book:Absolute Carnage: Immortal Hulk #1 (Marvel)
Al Ewing's Immortal Hulk crossover for "Absolute Carnage" was the top advance-reordered book of the first full week of September, blocking House of X #6 from leading the list. Many Spawn variants charted high.
No graphic novels made the list.
Advance reorders placed between Sept. 9-15, 2019
• Top advance-reordered October-shipping comic book:Powers of X #6 (Marvel)
Powers of X wraps up in October, and its final issue placed first among all comics reordered in advance.
DC's top comic, Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Knightfall #1, placed second overall.
Advance reorders placed between Sept. 16-22, 2019
• Top advance-reordered October-shipping comic book:X-Men #1 (Marvel)
X-Men #1 and its variants dominated the Top 25, and much of what remained came from Absolute Carnage issues.
Several of the X-Men variants' orders were dependent upon orders for other combinations of "Days of X" books (DX in the chart).
Advance reorders placed between Sept. 23-29, 2019
• Top advance-reordered October-shipping comic book:Immortal Hulk #25 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
LCSD 2019 These Savage Shores Vol. 1 Gold Edition (Vault)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
LCSD 2019 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Years One & Year Two HC Set (Boom)
Exclusives for retailers participating in Local Comics Shop Day in November led the charts.
Advance reorders placed between Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2019
• Top advance-reordered October-shipping comic book:Excalibur #1 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Silver Surfer Epic Collection: When Calls Galactus (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
LCSD 2019 DCeased HC (DC)
Excalibur #1 led among October-shipping comics, followed by DC's Basketful of Heads #1.
Advance reorders placed between Oct. 7-13, 2019
• Top advance-reordered November-shipping comic book:Undiscovered Country #1 Cvr B Jock (Image)
One of the variant covers of Undiscovered Country #1 by Scott Snyder and Charles Soule led the chart.
No graphic novels of any kind made the list.
Advance reorders placed between Oct. 14-20, 2019
• Top advance-reordered November-shipping comic book:Fallen Angels #1 (Marvel)
• Top advance-reordered softcover graphic novel:
Jim Henson Dark Crystal Creation Myths Complete (Boom)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
House of X/Powers of X HC Brooks DM Variant (Marvel)
Bryan Edward Hill's Fallen Angels placed first among comics in a week where the House of X/Powers of X collection led overall.
Reorders placed between Oct. 21-27, 2019
• Top reordered November-shipping comic book:Marauders #2 (Marvel)
Marvel and Image both have comics that are scheduled to go on sale on January 1, 2020; the Final Order Cutoffs for those comics are earlier than others, hence the placement of several titles on the Oct. 21 advance reorder charts. No graphic novels made the chart.
| Item and Diamond Catalog Link | Price | Publisher | Ships | See more at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X-Men #5 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 2 | Marauders #2 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 11/20/19 | |
| 3 | Star Wars #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 4 | Thor #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 5 | Captain Marvel #12 | $3.99 | Marvel | 11/20/19 | |
| 6 | Excalibur #2 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 11/20/19 | |
| 7 | Tales From The Dark Multiverse Infinite Crisis #1 | $5.99 | DC | 11/27/19 | |
| 8 | Heartbeat #1 Foc Andolfo Var | $3.99 | Boom | 11/20/19 | |
| 9 | Marauders #5 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 10 | Something Is Killing Children #3 FOC Martin Var | $3.99 | Boom | 11/20/19 | |
| 11 | Deadpool #1 Land Var | $4.99 | Marvel | 11/20/19 | |
| 12 | Deadpool #1 Baldeon Var | $4.99 | Marvel | 11/20/19 | |
| 13 | Thor #1 Artgerm Var | $4.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 14 | Deadpool #1 Christopher Var | $4.99 | Marvel | 11/20/19 | |
| 15 | Daredevil #16 | $3.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 16 | Spider-Verse #4 | $3.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 17 | Miles Morales Spider-Man #14 | $3.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 18 | Captain Marvel #12 Brooks Masked Comic Sketch Art Var (Net) | $3.99 | Marvel | 11/20/19 | |
| 19 | Tarot #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 20 | Punisher Soviet #3 | $3.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 21 | Money Shot #2 | $3.99 | Vault | 11/20/19 | |
| 22 | Captain Marvel #12 Inhyuk Lee Connecting Var | $3.99 | Marvel | 11/20/19 | |
| 23 | Hawkeye Freefall #1 | $3.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 24 | Doctor Doom #4 | $3.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 25 | Absolute Carnage #5 Ac | $4.99 | Marvel | 11/20/19 | |
Advance reorders placed between Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2019
• Top advance-reordered November-shipping comic book:X-Force #2 (Marvel)
Comic books from three different shipping months led the charts this week. X-Force #2 led November-shipping comics, while Marauders #3 led December-shipping comics and X-Men #5 led January-on-sale comics. No graphic novels made the charts.
| Item and Diamond Catalog Link | Price | Publisher | Ships | See more at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marauders #3 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 12/04/19 | |
| 2 | X-Force #2 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 11/27/19 | |
| 3 | X-Men #3 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 12/04/19 | |
| 4 | Fallen Angels #2 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 11/27/19 | |
| 5 | New Mutants #2 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 11/27/19 | |
| 6 | Marauders #1 2nd Ptg Camuncoli Var DX | $4.99 | Marvel | 11/27/19 | |
| 7 | Excalibur #3 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 12/04/19 | |
| 8 | Scream Curse of Carnage #1 Artgerm Var | $4.99 | Marvel | 11/27/19 | |
| 9 | Basketful of Heads #2 | $3.99 | DC | 11/27/19 | |
| 10 | Venom 2099 #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | 12/04/19 | |
| 11 | Last God #2 | $4.99 | DC | 11/27/19 | |
| 12 | Venom #20 Ac | $3.99 | Marvel | 11/27/19 | |
| 13 | X-Men #1 2nd Ptg Camuncoli Var DX | $4.99 | Marvel | 11/27/19 | |
| 14 | Immortal Hulk #25 2nd Ptg Ross Var | $5.99 | Marvel | 12/04/19 | |
| 15 | Money Shot #1 (2nd Ptg) Black Bag Burnham Var | $5.99 | Vault | 11/27/19 | |
| 16 | Batman Beyond #38 | $3.99 | DC | 11/27/19 | |
| 17 | Marvel Action Spider-Man #12 Cvr A Tinto | $3.99 | IDW | 11/27/19 | |
| 18 | X-Men #5 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 19 | Venom 2099 #1 Ron Lim Var | $4.99 | Marvel | 12/04/19 | |
| 20 | Batman Beyond #38 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | 11/27/19 | |
| 21 | Venom #20 Codex Var Ac | $3.99 | Marvel | 11/27/19 | |
| 22 | Conan Serpent War #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | 12/04/19 | |
| 23 | Captain Marvel #11 2nd Ptg Carnero Var | $3.99 | Marvel | 11/27/19 | |
| 24 | Star Wars #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 25 | Star Wars #1 Facsimile Edition | $3.99 | Marvel | 12/04/19 | |
Advance reorders placed between Nov. 4-10, 2019
• Top advance-reordered December-shipping comic book:Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1
Rafael Grampa Variant (DC)
• Top advance-reordered hardcover graphic novel:
Harleen (DC)
Frank Miller's return to the world of Batman led the charts in the form of Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1. His Dark Knight Strikes Again #1 was also a winter release, leading the charts in December 2001 and helping to accelerate the industry's recovery in 2002.
Advance reorders placed between Nov. 11-17, 2019
• Top advance-reordered December-shipping comic book:Superman #18 (DC)
DC and Image had the top two spots, the latter with Undiscovered Country #2.
Marvel's top comic was January's Star Wars #1, with its top December book Venom #21.
| Item and Diamond Catalog Link | Price | Publisher | Ships | See more at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superman #18 | $3.99 | DC | 12/11/19 | |
| 2 | Undiscovered Country #2 Cvr B Manapul | $3.99 | Image | 12/11/19 | |
| 3 | Wonder Woman Dead Earth #1 | $6.99 | DC | 12/18/19 | |
| 4 | Far Sector #2 | $3.99 | DC | 12/11/19 | |
| 5 | Spawn #300 4th Ptg | $7.99 | Image | 12/11/19 | |
| 6 | Star Wars #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 7 | Superman #18 Var Ed | $3.99 | DC | 12/11/19 | |
| 8 | Venom #21 Crain Teaser Var | $3.99 | Marvel | 12/25/19 | |
| 9 | Marauders #4 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 12/18/19 | |
| 10 | Incoming #1 | $9.99 | Marvel | 12/25/19 | |
| 11 | X-Force #4 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 12/18/19 | |
| 12 | Something Is Killing Children #4 Foc Var | $3.99 | Boom | 12/11/19 | |
| 13 | Red Mother #1 Foc Var | $3.99 | Boom | 12/11/19 | |
| 14 | X-Men #5 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 01/15/20 | |
| 15 | Thor #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 16 | Wonder Woman Dead Earth #1 Var Ed | $6.99 | DC | 12/18/19 | |
| 17 | Excalibur #4 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 12/18/19 | |
| 18 | Batman Last Knight On Earth #3 | $5.99 | DC | 12/18/19 | |
| 19 | Star Wars Rise Kylo Ren #1 | $4.99 | Marvel | 12/18/19 | |
| 20 | Star Wars Empire Ascendant #1 | $5.99 | Marvel | 12/18/19 | |
| 21 | Marauders #5 DX | $3.99 | Marvel | 01/01/20 | |
| 22 | Undiscovered Country #1 3rd Ptg | $3.99 | Image | 12/11/19 | |
| 23 | Amazing Spider-Man #36 2099 | $3.99 | Marvel | 12/18/19 | |
| 24 | King Thor #4 | $5.99 | Marvel | 12/18/19 | |
| 25 | Fallen Angels #4 Dx | $3.99 | Marvel | 12/18/19 | |
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