U.S. Comic Book Market Size & Outlook, 2021-2030

The comic book market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,199.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.6% is expected of the United States comic book market from 2022 to 2030.

Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$961.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,199.9
CAGR, 2022 - 2030
9.6%
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U.S. comic book market highlights

  • The U.S. comic book market generated a revenue of USD 961.0 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 2,199.9 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2022 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, hard copy/non-digital was the largest revenue generating type in 2021.
  • Digital is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Comic book market data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 961.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,199.9 million
Growth rate9.6% (CAGR from 2021 to 2030)
Largest segmentHard copy/non-digital
Fastest growing segmentDigital
Historical data2018 - 2020
Base year2021
Forecast period2022 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationDigital, Hard Copy/Non-Digital
Key market players worldwideMarvel Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A, Image Comics, IDW Publishing, Embracer Group AB, Shogakukan, Shueisha, TOKYOPOP

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 13.5% of the global comic book market in 2021.
  • Country-wise, Japan is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. comic book market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 397.7 million by 2030.

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Hard copy/non-digital was the largest segment with a revenue share of 87.23% in 2021. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. comic book market based on digital, hard copy/non-digital covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • U.S. Comic Book Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Digital
    • Hard Copy/Non-Digital
  • U.S. Comic Book Format Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Hard Copy
    • E-Books
    • Audiobooks
  • U.S. Comic Book Genre Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Science-Fiction
    • Manga
    • Superhero
    • Non-fiction
    • Others

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