Sorry, Marvel: Wonder Woman Just Snagged the Top Spot as Best-Selling Comic

It’s official—Absolute Wonder Woman has claimed the top spot as the best-selling comic, dethroning Marvel’s most popular title. This achievement only reinforces just how incredible this new take on the Amazon Princess truly is. Combined with the massive success of Tom King’s run starring Diana, it’s clear that 2025 is already shaping up to be the year of Wonder Woman.

Thanks to data compiled by Bleeding Cool, the numbers are in for the best-selling comic of the week of March 2, 2025—and the honor goes to Absolute Wonder Woman #5 by Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman.

This achievement is even more impressive considering it outsold Ultimate Spider-Man #14, Marvel’s top-selling series and the second best-selling comic of 2024, trailing only behind DC’s Absolute Batman. The fact that Absolute Wonder Woman #5 surpassed Ultimate Spider-Man #14 in sales speaks volumes about the rapidly growing popularity of Thompson and Sherman’s run.

Absolute Wonder Woman Narrowly Beats Ultimate Spider-Man as Best-Selling Comic

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It's worth noting that Absolute Wonder Woman #1 was the fifth best-selling comic of 2024, and now, with Absolute Wonder Woman #5 claiming the top spot for March 2, 2025, it’s clear the series' success was no fluke. Its popularity has remained strong, proving that Diana’s latest run is resonating with readers. Given Spider-Man’s long history as a best-selling character—further reinforced by Marvel’s phenomenal Ultimate Spider-Man run—it’s both surprising and thrilling to see Wonder Woman surpass the web-slinger in sales. While Absolute Wonder Woman #5 only edged out Ultimate Spider-Man #14 by a slim margin, it’s still an incredible feat.

Also noteworthy is that bothAbsolute Wonder Womanand Ultimate Spider-Man nearly doubled the sales of the third- and fourth-best-selling comics—X-Men #12 and Justice League Unlimited #4—for March 2. This highlights the unmatched popularity of both runs. For Wonder Woman fans, these numbers are especially exciting, signaling a true comeback for the character in 2025—despite WB Games' recent announcement canceling the highly anticipated Wonder Woman solo game. While Tom King’s ongoing Wonder Woman series hasn’t reached Absolute Wonder Woman levels of success, it has undeniably contributed to Diana’s rising stardom after a period of stagnation.

Why AreDC’s Absolute & Marvel's Ultimate Titles so Successful?

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The sales data for 2024’s best-selling comics and those of March 2, 2025, make one thing clear—DC’s Absolute and Marvel’s Ultimate titles are dominating. This raises the question: why are these runs so popular? While exceptional storytelling and artwork play a role, their success likely comes down to accessibility. Comics can be overwhelming, often requiring extensive background knowledge. However, DC’s Absolute and Marvel’s Ultimate titles provide fresh starting points for characters like Wonder Woman and Spider-Man, eliminating the need for prior reading and making them more inviting to new audiences—ultimately driving up engagement and sales.