Have you produced a comic book and need a publisher. Diamond comic distributors, the worlds largest distributor of english speaking comic books and the sole distributor to the direct market channel, recently became. Weve shipped over 150,000 orders and printed more than 3 million comics. Below is a list of the top sffh publishers, the large and the small, who have made it possible for us to enjoy all those science fiction fantasy and horror awardwinning authors. Comic book printing has never been more accessible with our 5step process, and our friendly and knowledgeable customer service team sets morris publishing apart from other comic book publishers. May 06, 2018 comic book, graphic novel and manga publishers included in the graphic01 first second. Independent publishers group ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, ebook publishers, fantasy book publishers, history book publishers, lesbian book publishers, lgbt, mystery, nevada book publishers, pics, romance, short story book publishers, small publisher, thriller. How can an independent comic book creator distribute his. The company had 33 titles hit pws childrens frontlist fiction bestseller list last year, including the topselling print book of 2016. In an effort to highlight the most well received current comic book series, weve set up a real time list of the best indie comic book series of the past three months. Prime auction ends monday may 4 to wednesday may 6. Jun 07, 2014 image comics is an american comic book publisher. The basics of designing and selfpublishing your independent.
Comic book publishing in the us industry outlook 20202025 poll average industry growth 20202025. Panelteer kris talks three indie comic publishers you should be familiar with. Learn how easy it is to selfpublish your own comic book, manga, or grahic novel. Were proud to be one the few comic book publishers that prints in the u. Comic publishing imprint of carlsen verlag, established in 1953, started publishing comics in 1967. Comic, manga, and graphic novel publishers who accept creator. However, the difference in market shares between the top five publishers and the next five publishers is dramatic. Last gasp of san francisco is a book publisher, wholesaler, and online store.
To many people, a comic strip belongs in a newspaper or magazine, populated by lighthearted characters like cathy, calvin, and hobbes or avenging heroes like superman, with plots intended only to entertain and perhaps a heavy political cartoon here and there. Posted by zoe mikelstites may 24, 2018 books, stuff we like 0. Founded by scott walker in 1974, graywolf press is a leading independent publisher that focuses on contemporary american and international literature, including modernday luminaries claudia rankine, danez smith, and maggie nelson. Publishers accepting submissions careers in comics.
Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. When considering gifts for the people you love, and for those you barely know, you cant go wrong with a book. The wwend database contains over 650 publishers for you to peruse. The major comic book publishers from each decade are listed below. Alongside marvel, dc comics is the other of the big two comic book publishers. Its trinitysuperman, batman, and wonder womanare some of the most wellknown and iconic superheroes out there today, making their first cinematic appearance together in 2015s batman v superman. Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states.
If youre looking for pricing information just click the links in the header and youll be taken to our pricing calculators. Comic art comic art magazine comic book clearing house home of the small press comic book publishers on the internet. Manta has 23 companies under comic books in florida. Comic publishers list of comic publishing companies that. Flagging interest from readers and competition from digital entertainment are dragging down sales. Mainstream comic book companies hire artists to create comics on an assembly line model with characters owned by the company.
The penguin publishing group is the proud publisher of great writers and gifted storytellers, beloved books and eminent works. Archie comics have sold 2 billion comics and are published in a dozen different foreign languages and distributed all over the world. It was founded in 1992 by highprofile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the s to the characters they created, as creatorowned properties. Kablam digital printing comics, paperbacks, manga and more. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of america where comics became popular in the mid 1900s. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book. In addition to publishing creatorowned titles, alternative comics is also a noted publisher. The oldest comic publishing company on this list is the nowdefunct book publishing company, david mckay publications that was founded in 1882 and published comics from 1935 to 1950. It is striking, then, to witness the depth and poignancy that books like maus have reached by utilizing the comic. At penguin, we believe that literature can fuel the imagination and guide the soul. How our company works with talent antarctic press is among the top 10 publishers of comics in the united states. Comic book publishing in the us industry data, trends.
Book distributors help publishers get their books placed into bookstores, libraries, specialty stores, schools and other markets. The definitive list of comic publisher submission guidelines. Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game. Devils due publishing was formed in 1999 as both a commercial art studio and a small press comic book publisher. Nonprofit publisher in the humanities and social sciences since 2005, best known for books.
Comic book artists pay per project varies widely based on publisher, experience and reputation. A sustainable comic book from the big two is about 35,000 units. Ive been publishing now comics as a book publisher this time for. The definitive list of comic publisher submission guidelines for. Just as the themes of comics have changed over the years, so have the traditional size of the pages. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction.
They tend to be pretty selective in what we do choose. Devils due publishing often abbreviated as ddp is an independent comic book publisher in the united states. How can an independent comic book creator distribute hisher. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Our easy 5step process transforms your hard work into an epic custom comic book. Established in 1986 by mark richardson, this oregon based platform has published awardwinning titles like the mask, trekker, vampire slayer and the american. If you like what you see there then follow the directions.
The archie comics line of comic books is one of the most successful, longest running brands in the history of the comic industry. Wicked comics new independent comic book publisher. Oct 05, 2015 reimagining themselves as entertainment companies, independent comic book publishers are creating internal divisions to work with distribution or finance partners, or are funding production. We asked authors, booksellers, publishers, editors, and others to share the places they go to connect with writers of the past, to the bars and cafes where todays authors give readings, and to those sites that are most inspiring for writing. Easily publish textbooks, course materials, and research. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book youre looking to get published. Avatar press is a leading independent company which publishes a wide variety of comic books highlyregarded creatorowned titles such as alan moores the courtyard, warren ellis black summer, and garth ennis crossed. Four important factors to consider when designing your independent comic book.
Luckily, we offer affordable pricing for comic printing, and expert advice and design tips. The following list of book distributors and wholesalers features the largest distributors at the top, followed by distributors in alphabetic order scroll down for book distributors in canada and uk. The submission guidelines for every comic publisher in 2019. Use the complete list of all publishers to find smaller publishers and independent comic book publishers. Here are 5 independent comics publishers youve gotta check out to freshen up. Recent offerings include dont call us dead, the empathy exams, and her body and other parties.
Comic book publisher humanoids hosting first digital bundle via groupees. It was immediately successful, and remains one of the largest comic book publishers in north. Comic publishers listing 1 to 10 of 12 comic publishing companies page 1 of 2 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of comic publishers. A true local and a graduate of the new world school of the arts, he cofounded indie comic book publisher. This list of comics publishing companies lists companies, specifically publishing companies.
Morris publishing provides everything you need to publish the way you want. How much does a comic book artist make per project. If youre looking to collaborate with one of the biggest comic book publishers in the us, dark horse comics is just the right platform for you. Independent comic publishers pay artists royalties based on sales. Top 5 independent comics publishers geek girl authority. Theres a book on our shelves for every reader, and we relish the opportunity to publish across every category and interest with the. Most comic publishing companies were established in the united states of. Third coast publishers llp is a houston, texas based publishing company of various media, such as books, ebooks, online books, audio books, and iphone applications in a variety of genres in both fiction and nonfiction. Lowbrow art, pop surrealism, alternative comics, underground comix, tattoo books, pop culture, adult coloring books, manga, and memoir. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive account reach, and innovative. It has a bevy of characters with near godlike powers that were some of the first that comics had to offer. Comic book publishers, faced with flagging sales, look to. If you are a publisher, click here, to list with us.
Shop a variety of books, comics, magazines, gifts and sidelines, for both wholesale and retail orders. And then theyve been a long time publisher of the hernandez. If youre looking to market to christmas shoppers, take a look at trends in the book market and learn how to cash in on christmas books. Jul 22, 2018 comic book publishers are facing a growing crisis. It was founded in 1992 by highprofile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up.
Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. The comic book industry is an oligopoly, with the big two companies marvel entertainment group, inc. Kablam digital printing comics, paperbacks, manga and. Audio book publishers of united states list of audio book. It was founded in 1992 by highprofile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the s to the. Us, 1993, 1993, imprint formed by independent publishers acme comics. Mar 20, 2016 image comics is an american comic book publisher. Submission guidelines for independent comic publishers. Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent indie presses excepted, and a search for the years largest book publishers will often yield companies that work with other forms of content rather than books. Fierce comics, a division of fierce media llc, is a leading provider of independent comic books. For more information about the company, please visit our site.
Its fast and easy to publish your print book with createspace,your digital book with kindle direct publishing. Last gasp since april fools day, 1970, last gasp has been publishing and distributing a very eclectic assortment of comics, books, and magazines. While they monopolies in some ways, dimonds model is eroding in terms of its representation and control of market distribution. Because of that, they do not have the resources to publish more than they think they should.
Idw expanded to include books and video games, as well as other. Born and raised in hialeah, navarro is probably best known as the creator of the zombie years, a digital comic taking place in a post apocalyptic miami of the near future. Cold cut distribution the industrys leading reorder distributor for quality independent comics. Based in chicago, illinois, ddp is best known for its wide selection of genres. Jan 24, 2016 the publishers have proved successful at identifying licensed characters that would move about 5,000 or 10,000 issues per month in comic book stores, said jonathan jackson miller, a writer who. A growing list of over 100 we are still building our book list. To view a list of comic publishing companies by country please select a country. Studios is an independent publisher who is probably best known for their. The golden age of comic books was a period in the history of american comic books, generally thought of as lasting from the late 1930s until the late 1940s or early 1950s. Anyone who reads comics or has tried to get into comics knows about the big two.
Apr 02, 2019 submission guidelines for independent comic publishers. Top childrens book publishing companies pen and the pad. Indie comic book publishers make moves toward tv and film. They are the titans of the comic world and have provided us with generations of stories and characters. The only reason the comic book industry evolved and grew out of its stigma from the 1950s is due to the direct market. It didnt take long for the company to shift all focus onto comic books, though, and quickly become one of todays top ten comic book powerhouses. With amazons independent publishing services you can reach millions of readers worldwide and keep control of your work. Alterna comics publishes creatorowned stories distributed all over the world since 2006. Fiction and nonfiction writers alike can create, print, and sell their books through all major retail channels.