Brightest Day issues top August 2010 comics charts

by John Jackson Miller    

Diamond Comic Distributors announced that Brightest Day #7 from DC was the top-selling comic book in North America in August, based on orders from comics shops. And in the second spot? Brightest Day #8 — marking the first time this year that both issues of the two-a-month limited series have taken the top spots. Click to see the Top 10 Comics and Trade Paperbacks for August 2010, along with market shares.

There weren't many big debuts this month, with the top-ranking first issue landing in tenth place, Green Lantern Emerald Warriors #1. Likewise, the trade paperback chart was topped by a familiar title: Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour, repeating its performance from July.

Last August the charts were topped by Blackest Night #2 among other heavy-hitter comics, so the comparatives will be strong — but it will be a four-week month versus a four-week month, so at least the calendar won't be muddying the water this time out.

Diamond's full charts are expected soon. Stay tuned!