Comic Distribution Calculator

Compare revenue and profit across direct market, bookstore, convention, and direct-to-consumer distribution channels.

Retail Cover Price

Print Cost Per Copy

Total Print Run

Direct Market %

Bookstore %

Convention %

Direct-to-Consumer %

Use Distributor?

Bulk Shipping / Copy

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Total Revenue

$3,045.9

Total Profit

$10.9

Blended Margin0.4%

Direct Market Profit/Copy-$1

Bookstore Profit/Copy-$1.15

Convention Profit/Copy$2.49

DTC Profit/Copy$1.24

Total Printing Cost$2,500

Best Channel (Index)2

How to Use This Calculator

Enter retail cover price, print cost per copy, and total print run.
Set percentage allocation for direct market, bookstores, conventions, and direct-to-consumer.
Enter distributor usage, bulk shipping cost per copy.
Review Total Revenue, Revenue by Channel, Net Profit, and margin per distribution method.

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