The Nielsen Book scan for the month is now out. The details of adult graphic novels and manga series that ranks top in the chart has arrived through ICv2 and it needs to be seen which titles has snatched their position in chart.
"The Walking Dead" created a great comeback and it is no wonder that it has occupied one of the prominent positions in chart. Also, the Kirkman series has snatched four positions including one at the top. The third spot was captured by Image comics along with new "Saga" release and "Bitch Planet" has successfully made its presence in chart, ranking at fifteenth position.
"Star Wars" has retained its position, although, it needs to be checked if these titles will turn out to be a must-read book in the comic series. "Star Wars Volume 1: Skywalker Strikes" has taken the seventh position while the "Star Wars: Darth Vader Volume 1" takes its space in fourteenth position.
Taking a look on the rankings gained by Manga titles, Viz Media has gained its strong position in the chart. Final volume of Naruto series - "Naruto Volume 72" - has taken the second spot. The three volumes of "Tokyo Ghoul" easily took its position in ranking chart from fourth till sixth. First volume of "One Punch Man" occupied nineteenth position, allowing Viz Media to take one more position in chart.
Yet another interesting factor regarding the ranking chart is that Viz Media turned out to be the only manga publisher in the list.