ICv2 revealed its best-selling graphic novels of 2023 list yesterday, and it was a manga-heavy top ten. That is, except for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, which was the second highest-selling graphic novel of 2023. In fact, it’s the only non-manga in the top ten. That’s quite an achievement, as the list further proves manga is where it’s at in comics sold in America.
The number-one-selling graphic novel was Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Vol. 1, with Chainsaw Man Vol. 1 at number three. Coincidence the top three graphic novels also had animated projects available to see in 2023? I think not! It’s also worth noting The Last Ronin came out in 2022, yet still made it in the top three!
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It’s also the fact that The Last Ronin is fantastic. As AIPT’s reviewer put it, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin works for both the lifelong TMNT fans who miss the Mirage years, as well as the newbies who are interested in a TDKR-inspired Turtles narrative.”
Check out the full top 20 at ICv2.
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