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Comic Book Research: the global Comic Book market size is projected to reach USD 18.52 billion by 2030

QY Research Inc. (Global Market Report Research Publisher) announces the release of 2025 latest report “Comic Book- Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031”. Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2020-2024) and forecast calculations (2025-2031), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Wire Drawing Dies market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.

The global market for Comic Book was estimated to be worth US$ 14178 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 18529 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

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Comic Book Market Summary

Comic book, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and written narrative, usually, dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form.

According to the new market research report “Global Comic Book Market Report 2025-2031”, published by QYResearch, the global Comic Book market size is projected to reach USD 18.52 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period.

Figure00001. Global Comic Book Market Size (US$ Million), 2020-2031

Comic Book

Above data is based on report from QYResearch: Global Comic Book Market Report 2025-2031 (published in 2025). If you need the latest data, plaese contact QYResearch.

Figure00002. Global Comic Book Top 10 Players Ranking and Market Share (Ranking is based on the revenue of 2024, continually updated)

Comic Book

Above data is based on report from QYResearch: Global Comic Book Market Report 2025-2031 (published in 2025). If you need the latest data, plaese contact QYResearch.

According to QYResearch Top Players Research Center, the global key manufacturers of Comic Book include Shueisha, Naver Corporation, Kakao Page, Kodansha, The Walt Disney Company (Marvel), Kadokawa Future Publishing, Warner Bros (DC Comics), Tappytoon (Contents First), Cinebook, Glenat, etc.

In 2024, the global top five players had a share approximately 31.0% in terms of revenue.

Figure00003. Comic Book, Global Market Size, Split by Product Segment

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Based on or includes research from QYResearch: Global Comic Book Market Report 2025-2031.

In terms of product type, currently Digital Comic Book is the largest segment, hold a share of 57.4%.

In terms of sales channel, currently Online Sales is the largest segment, hold a share of 63.0%.

Key Drivers:

1. Digital & Subscription Models Reshape Consumption

Digital comics grow but plateau (ComiXology/Kindle, Webtoon, Tapas).

Subscription services (Marvel Unlimited, DC Universe Infinite, Shonen Jump) offer back-catalog access.

Webcomics & Webtoon-style vertical scrolling attract younger readers.

2. Crowdfunding & Independent Creators Thrive

Kickstarter is a major player—top campaigns raise millions (e.g., BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves).

Direct-to-consumer sales (via Gumroad, Patreon, Substack) let creators bypass traditional publishers.

Zine fairs & indie cons (SPX, TCAF) support small-press comics.

3. Diversity & Representation Driving New Audiences

More LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and female-led comics (Ms. Marvel, Moon Girl, The Pride Omnibus).

Ownvoices storytelling gains traction in mainstream and indie spaces.

Key Challenges:

C1: Declining Single-Issue (Floppy) Sales

Physical comic shops rely on single-issue sales, but readership is aging, and new fans prefer collected editions (TPBs/omnibuses).

Rising Cover Prices: Standard issues now cost $4.99–$5.99, pushing away casual readers.

C2: Digital Disruption & Piracy

ComiXology’s Decline: Amazon’s poor integration since merging ComiXology with Kindle frustrates users.

Piracy Remains Rampant: Scanlation sites (for manga) and illegal PDFs hurt indie creators the most.

C3: Competition from Other Media

Streaming & Short-Form Content: Gen Z prefers TikTok/YouTube over reading comics.

Video Games & Social Media: Interactive storytelling (e.g., Fortnite collaborations) pulls attention away.

The report provides a detailed analysis of the market size, growth potential, and key trends for each segment. Through detailed analysis, industry players can identify profit opportunities, develop strategies for specific customer segments, and allocate resources effectively.

The Comic Book market is segmented as below:
By Company
The Walt Disney Company (Marvel)
Warner Bros (DC Comics)
Shueisha
Kodansha
Naver Corporation
Kakao Page
Kadokawa Future Publishing
Shogakukan
Cinebook
Tappytoon (Contents First)
Image Comics
Delcourt
Glenat
Lezhin Entertainment
BAMBOO
IDW Publishing
Boom! Studios
Soleil
Dargaud
Dupuis
Casterman
Hakusensha
Akita Shoten
Le Lombard
Futabasha
Humanoids
L'Association
Bao Publishing

Segment by Type
Physical Comic Book
Digital Comic Book

Segment by Application
Retail Store
Bookstore
Online Sales

Each chapter of the report provides detailed information for readers to further understand the Comic Book market:

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the Comic Book report, global total market size (valve, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry. (2020-2031)
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Comic Book manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc. (2020-2025)
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various Comic Book market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments. (2020-2031)
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.(2020-2031)
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Comic Book in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world..(2020-2031)
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Comic Book in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.(2020-2031)
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc. (2020-2025)
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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