Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1 Shatters Graphic Novel Debut Sales Record

Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by in News

We just got this great news for Little Brown-

The graphic novel adaption of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight sold over 66,000 copies in its first week, the largest debut for a graphic novel in the US, according to publisher Yen Press.  Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1, illustrated by Korean artist Young Kim, already broke the record for largest first printing for a graphic novel with 350,000 copies.
 
“We are absolutely thrilled to see such a historic debut for the Twilight graphic novel,”  said Kurt Hassler, Publishing Director of Yen Press.  “For many of Stephenie’s fans, this incarnation of Twilight is their first experience with graphic novels, and we sincerely hope that it will help foster a lifelong appreciation of the craft.”
 
The release date for the second volume is forthcoming.

Congrats Stephenie!!!

If you haven’t picked up your copy of the graphic novel yet don’t delay- it’s gorgeous!!!

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One Response to “Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1 Shatters Graphic Novel Debut Sales Record”

  1. maria hill

    01. Jun, 2010

    HEY U TWI-HARD MOMS MY DUAGHTER IS CRAZY ABOUT TWILIGHT AND THE WOLF PACK.SHE SAID THAT SHE WOULD MARRY HIM SOME DAY.CANT WAIT 4 ECLIPSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!