The Best-Selling Graphic Novels of 2024 Have Been Revealed and ‘Dog Man’ Is Crushing It

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2024 saw the unveiling of the year’s highest-selling graphic novels; once again, the popular series, “Dog Man,” dominated the market. Its latest release, “The Scarlet Shedder,” sold an astounding 1.2 million copies, earning it the title of the best-selling children’s book of the year. This incredible achievement further strengthened the series’ already substantial impact, with other Dog Man books such as “Big Jim Begins” and “Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea” also registering impressive sales figures.

Scholastic/Graphix is undeniably leading the children’s graphic novel market, boasting a lineup of best-selling titles. Some standout books include “Amulet: Waverider” and “Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy and the Walking Disaster”, each selling over 125,000 copies. The series “Wings of Fire” is also maintaining its popularity with hits like “Escaping Peril” and “The Dragonet Prophecy”.

Additional notable titles that have sold more than 100,000 copies this year are the “Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel Collection 4” and Raina Telgemeier’s graphic novel “Smile.” Here is a complete list of these popular books:

  • Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 1,273,926 copies sold
  • Dog Man: Big Jim Begins by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 664,819 copies.
  • Amulet: Waverider by Kazu Kibuishi from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 126,460 copies.
  • The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy and the Walking Disaster by Ann M. Martin and Ellen T. Crenshaw from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 125,856 copies.
  • Wings of Fire: Escaping Peril by Tui T. Sutherland and Mike Holmes from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 110,477 copies.
  • Baby-Sitters Little Sister by Karen’s Sleepover by Ann M. Martin and Katy Farina. Scholastic/Graphix has sold 110,052 copies.
  • Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 272,251 copies.
  • Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 264,818 copies.
  • Dog Man: Mothering Heights by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 149,067 copies.
  • Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 140,878 copies.
  • Dog Man by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 136,582 copies.
  • Dog Man: Grime and Punishment by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 133,864 copies.
  • Dog Man Unleashed by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 122,402 copies.
  • Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 121,506 copies.
  • Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland and Mike Holmes from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 114,865 copies.
  • Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel Collection 4 by Scott Cawthon. Scholastic/Graphix has sold 112,603 copies.
  • Dog Man: Fetch-22 by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 110,896 copies.
  • Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 108,312 copies.
  • Dog Man and Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 104,993 copies.
  • Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations by Dav Pilkey from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 103,342 copies.
  • Smile by Raina Telgemeier from Scholastic/Graphix has sold 101,253 copies.

It’s clear that Scholastic/Graphix isn’t simply ahead of the competition – it essentially rules the market. With hits like “Dog Man” and “Cat Kid Comic Club,” along with other graphic novels, their dominance in North America is unquestionable. The triumph of these books underscores the rising trend of kids enjoying graphic novels.

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2025-03-02 16:44