Top 20 Graphic Novels – August 2026

Sales rankings for August 2026, based on point-of-sale data from two comic store systems covering roughly 225 stores, show DC Comics’ “Absolute” line dominating the graphic novel chart, taking five of the top 20 spots.

The top 10 by units sold: 1) Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo (DC, $17.99), 2) Absolute Batman Vol. 2: Abomination (DC, $19.99), 3) Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 2: The Agency (DC, $17.99), 4) Marvel Premier Collection Vol. 12: Secret Wars (Marvel, $14.99), 5) DC Compact Edition Vol. 35: Batman Under the Red Hood (DC, $9.99), 6) Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 1: Martian Vision (DC, $17.99), 7) Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon (DC, $17.99), 8) DC Compact Edition Vol. 40: Batman & Son (DC, $9.99), 9) Dungeon Crawler Carl Vol. 1 (Vault Comics, $19.99), and 10) Marvel Premier Collection Vol. 11: Time Runs Out (Marvel, $14.99).

Beyond the dominant Absolute line, the budget-friendly DC Compact Edition volumes are also performing strongly, reflecting continued demand for lower-priced entry points into back-catalog stories.

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*Editorial note: This is developing coverage. For the complete top 20 list and further insights, you can read the original article on [ICv2](https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/63330/top-20-graphic-novels-august-2026).*