IDW TMNT Sales Charts

[PangolinFeets]

Originally Posted by Mike Lowrey

Did I miss the numbers for #43? Couldn't find them. Also, why are the numbers for #44 so low when it was such a popular issue?

I feel like that can't be accurate. It sold out everywhere. People drove hours to get them from other stores.

[Joey Kamikaze]

Originally Posted by Jephael

I was actually considering picking up that story. Is it any good?

It's entertaining so far.

And to expound on what's been said, every miniseries is part of canon, so they might as well be issues of the main series if you care about staying on top of the story and character development. Even if the minis don't feature the turtles, they're often major sources of foreshadowing and explaining what's going on behind the scenes. You'd miss a lot reading just the main book.

Originally Posted by Mike Lowrey

Did I miss the numbers for #43? Couldn't find them. Also, why are the numbers for #44 so low when it was such a popular issue?

I'm guessing the post at the top of the last page with the February numbers should say #43 instead of #42.

Also, I'm guessing the numbers quoted for #44 are from the first print only, which sold out. There's since been a second (and third?) print that probably isn't included in last month's sales data.

[AquaParade]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Why not? Its part of the main continuity, Old Hob/Slash, etc. are all established likeable characters, and wouldn't you try to read everything in IDW continuity regardless?

I would never skip a mini-series. I even read that ridiculous X-files crossover just because it had the IDW TMNT in it.

I suppose the concept just didn't grab me. I can appreciate the fact that with the right team, this could be a great book.

[Redeemer]

Originally Posted by Mormegil

The mutanimals is just like all the other micro series, a side story that adds to the main line. These first two issues have been really good. Best micro series stories since the villans imo.

The only thing I can think of is the name mutanimals is putting some people off. Which is a shame because no one should miss out on Slash kicking some ass, especially if you read the ongoing series.

I can't wait for mutagen man to lose it and start whooping up on people.

Really???? I thought Secret History of the Foot Clan was hands down the best Micro series of all of TMNT.

[ToTheNines]

Originally Posted by Mike Lowrey

Did I miss the numbers for #43? Couldn't find them. Also, why are the numbers for #44 so low when it was such a popular issue?

Sorry, I screwed up my February post. It's been edited.

[Mormegil]

Originally Posted by Redeemer

Really???? I thought Secret History of the Foot Clan was hands down the best Micro series of all of TMNT.

Wel secret history came out before the two villans micro series, but Its been awhile since I've read Secret History of the foot. I remember liking it but I don't think I was blown away by it. Just from reading people opinions here at the forums I've found that I like the micro series issues more than some people here. I think they've all been just as good as the ongoing series.

I need to reread the whole series, but I've caught up reading the Mirage stuff for the first time.

[ToTheNines]

April numbers:
147. TMNT #45 - 20,158
182. TMNT #44 - 15,895

Mutanimals missed April and animated adventures wasn't reported for some reason.

[CyberCubed]

Seems like all the news outlets breaking the news that Donatello "died" really helped boost sales. Funny how whenever a comic kills off a major character there's always a sales spike, even though everyone knows the character won't stay dead permanently.

[Redeemer]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Seems like all the news outlets breaking the news that Donatello "died" really helped boost sales. Funny how whenever a comic kills off a major character there's always a sales spike, even though everyone knows the character won't stay dead permanently.

Yeah I agree, but why would they buy #45???? just to gauge the story to see if it actually happened???

[ToTheNines]

Between March and April, #44 sold an estimated 30,499 copies.

[Redrumh2o]

Do those numbers include just first printings?

[Mike Lowrey]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Between March and April, #44 sold an estimated 30,499 copies.

Does this number include the Canadian Comicon retailer exclusive which technically came out in May? If not, then we may see #44 increase even more.

[Redeemer]

Originally Posted by Redrumh2o

Do those numbers include just first printings?

No it includes 1st,2nd, and 3rd printings of physical copies only.

Originally Posted by Mike Lowrey

Does this number include the Canadian Comicon retailer exclusive which technically came out in May? If not, then we may see #44 increase even more.

Probably not, because theses numbers are only number of physical copies sold to LCS, does not include digital comic sales

[ToTheNines]

Mayo numbers:
127. TMNT #46 - 18,187
194. Mutanimals #3 - 8,723

Strangely, no numbers were reported for tmnt/Ghostbusters directors cut, the second printing of #45 or NAA.

[CyberCubed]

I wish we knew why Mutanimals is selling so poorly. It doesn't really make much sense since all those characters were well established in the main series.

Makes me wonder if the April/Casey mini will do any better, or if these mini's are on a decline in general.

[PangolinFeets]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I wish we knew why Mutanimals is selling so poorly. It doesn't really make much sense since all those characters were well established in the main series.

Makes me wonder if the April/Casey mini will do any better, or if these mini's are on a decline in general.

I think the creative team on the Casey/April story will bring in some new readers. Mariko Tamaki has a pretty loyal fanbase.

[Wentos]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I wish we knew why Mutanimals is selling so poorly. It doesn't really make much sense since all those characters were well established in the main series.

Name recognition is probably a factor. It's a lot easier to sell people on a miniseries called "Turtles in Time" than a book about bit players like the Mutanimals.

(To be perfectly honest I wouldn't be surprised if the art was a contributing factor, but everyone here seems to love Andy Kuhn's art so I might be in the minority there.)

[Mormegil]

I don't get how someone can read the main series and not read the micros. You are missing out on some very key plot lines.

Not to mention how good they are. Maybe it's just because it's been awhile since I've read the other micros but Mutanimals might be my favorite yet.

[ToTheNines]

I agree. Especially like City Fall, i could never imagine reading that without the villain micros.

[PangolinFeets]

These number don't include digital or trades, which is how most of my friends acquire their comics now, especially spin-offs. I'd be interested in seeing how digital/trade numbers stack up against single issues for the TMNT micros.