DC Targets Manga And Budget Fans With Smaller Graphic Novel Format
Watchmen Size Comparison
DC is targeting the manga and budget-conscious reader with reprints produced at the standard book size of 5.5" x 8.5", and retailing in the US for $9.99.
The DC Compact Comics range will collect classic tales including Alan Moore’s Watchmen, Grant Morrison’s All-Star Superman, and Scott Snyder’s Batman: The Court of Owls.
Here’s a size comparison below, showing what the new reprinted graphic novels look like compared to the original format.
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“The DC Compact Comics price and sizing is perfect for readers of prose and manga looking to pick up a new-reader-friendly storyline in a self-contained full color graphic novel,” said Anne DePies, SVP & General Manager of DC.
“This 5.5" x 8.5" paper cut is the most widely circulated softcover book size in the US and is popular among graphic novel aficionados in international markets. For readers, DC Compact Comics deliver a new graphic novel reading experience that fits in the palm of their hands, with no loss of readability.”
The first stories collected and confirmed for the new books, which go on sale from June 2024, are below.
Watchmen by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons
Batman: The Court of Owls by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely
Far Sector by N.K. Jemisin, Jamal Campbell
Wonder Woman: Earth One by Grant Morrison, Yanick Paquette
American Vampire Book One by Scott Snyder, Stephen King, Rafael Albuquerque
Batman: Hush by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee
Joker by Brian Azzarello, Lee Bermejo
Harley Quinn & the Gotham City Sirens by Paul Dini, Peter Calloway, Tony Bedard, Guillem March, Andres Guinaldo
Catwoman: Trail of the Catwoman by Darwyn Cooke, Ed Brubaker
As well as these new titles for 2024, DC is also in the process of bringing back its acclaimed Elseworld comics.
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