Marvel Is Back at the Top of the Chart, as ‘Ultimate Wolverine’ #1 Ends the Week as the Best-Selling Title

The “Ultimate” label from Marvel Comics has consistently been a wellspring of captivating tales within their universe. Numerous iconic storylines are attached to this imprint, making it no wonder why it ranks as one of Marvel’s crucial intellectual properties.

The newly introduced comic titled “Ultimate Wolverine” showcases a unique design and strategy compared to the well-known X-Man, and it’s Marvel’s first issue in this imprint. Judging from the initial response, Marvel appears quite satisfied with the launch.

In this analysis, we’ll delve into how the latest comic book storyline is influencing market trends, given that Marvel appears to have another success on their hands with “Ultimate Wolverine” #1 being the top seller this week, based on our data.

Our data originates from Bleeding Cool, a reliable resource due to their weekly charts that gather figures from numerous retail outlets. You can find a complete listing of these stores at the base of the linked article.

Although they may not represent the entire market, the data they provide is still significant and relevant. That’s why we’ve chosen to pass this information along to you.

No. Title Publisher Writer Artist Price Ratio
1 Ultimate Wolverine #1 Marvel Chris Condon Alessandro Cappuccio 5.99 100
2 Rogue: The Savage Land #1 Marvel Tim Seeley Zulema Lavina 4.99 48.4
3 GI Joe #3 Image Joshua Williamson Jordie Bellaire,  Tom Reilly 3.99 30.7
4 Amazing Spider-Man #65.Deaths Marvel Derek Landy Kev Walker 3.99 27.2
5 Storm #4 Marvel Murewa Ayodele Lucas Werneck 3.99 23.2
6 New Gods #2 (Of 12) DC Ram V. Evan Cagle 3.99 22.8
7 Laura Kinney: Wolverine #2 Marvel Erica Schultz Giada Belviso 3.99 21.5
8 Batman and Robin Year One #4 DC Chris Samnee,  Mark Waid Chris Samnee 3.99 20.1
9 Exceptional X-Men #5 Marvel Eve L. Ewing Carmen Carnero 3.99 19.6
10 Incredible Hulk #21 Marvel Phillip Kennedy Johnson Danny Earls 3.99 18.8

Indeed, it’s no surprise that Marvel continues to rule the roost in the cinema world, and this week is no exception. After a spell where DC’s “Absolute” series reigned supreme, the first issue of “Ultimate Wolverine” takes the crown. Two DC titles also make an appearance, along with Image Comics’ “GI Joe” #3, which has consistently been in the top three.

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2025-01-19 15:43