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Graphic Novel Steampunk — Book Covers & Market Data

Everything you need to publish in graphic novel steampunk: real market data from 89 Amazon books, ready-made cover starters, and an AI cover generator — all in one place.

Based on 89 real Amazon books · Goodreads enriched · Updated March 2026

Wonderland: Return to Madness #3
Klaus: How Santa Claus Began
Lucifer (2015-2017) Vol. 1: Cold Heaven
Uncanny Valley Complete Collection
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse and the Amazing Lost Ocean
Witchfinder Volume 5: The Gates of Heaven
The Ring of Nibelung (The Ring of the Nibelung)
DRAGON CIRCUS 0

What graphic novel steampunk bestsellers look like on Amazon

89
Books Analyzed
$8.23
Avg Price
4.6
Avg Rating
22%
KU Rate
204
Avg Pages
0%
Series
99%
Indie
4/10
Competition
Exclusive data

Graphic Novel Steampunk Market Insights

Price Distribution

Sweet spot: $5.99–$9.99 (76% of books)

$0–2.99
3%
$3–5.99
26%
$6–9.99
71%

Book Length

Average: 204 pages

< 200 pages
57%
200–350 pages
25%
350–500 pages
17%

Revenue Estimates

$312k
Est. monthly revenue (top 89)
104
Median daily sales (top 10)
22%
Kindle Unlimited
0%
Part of a series

Genre DNA

18%
Published last 12 months

Top Graphic Novel Steampunk Authors (by catalog size)

Bill Willingham9 books
Alan Moore6 books
Mike Mignola5 books
Grant Morrison3 books
Ram V.3 books
Opportunity analysis

Competition & Opportunity in Graphic Novel Steampunk

Competition Score

4/ 10

Moderate competition — a strong cover and smart positioning can get you noticed.

Indie vs Traditional

99%
Indie / self-pub
1%
Traditional
DC (27)Vertigo (18)BOOM! Studios (13)Dark Horse Books (9)Vertical Comics (3)

Publication Velocity

↓ Declining
1
Q4 2024
1
Q1 2025
3
Q2 2025
4
Q4 2025
4
Q1 2026
2
Q2 2026
2
Q3 2026
1
Q4 2026
Data-driven tips

What Graphic Novel Steampunk Readers Expect

Based on our analysis of 89 graphic novel steampunk bestsellers on Amazon. Follow these to match reader expectations in your niche.

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Price your book $5.99–$9.99

76% of graphic novel steampunk books fall in this range. Pricing outside the sweet spot can hurt discoverability and conversion.

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Aim for < 200 pages

57% of graphic novel steampunk bestsellers are < 200 pages. Readers in this genre have clear length expectations.

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Wide distribution may work better

Only 22% of graphic novel steampunk books are in KU. Readers in this genre buy directly — consider going wide (Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play) instead of KU-exclusive.

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Standalones perform well here

Only 0% of graphic novel steampunk bestsellers are series. Readers are comfortable with single-volume stories — you don't need to commit to a trilogy.

Quality bar is high (avg 4.6/5)

Graphic Novel Steampunk readers are demanding — the average bestseller rating is 4.6. Polish your manuscript and cover before launch to compete.

Sub-genres & mashups

Graphic Novel Steampunk Genre Map

How graphic novel steampunk overlaps with other genres. These crossovers reveal sub-niches with dedicated readerships and less competition.

e.g. "DRAGON CIRCUS 0", "Deathstroke (2016-) Vol. 2: The Gospel of Slade", "DRAGON CIRCUS 1"

e.g. "DRAGON CIRCUS 0", "DRAGON CIRCUS 1", "Rare Flavours #2"

e.g. "Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse and the Amazing Lost Ocean", "John Constantine, Hellblazer (2019-) Vol. 1: Marks of Woe (John Constantine: Hellblazer (2019-))", "The Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child Deluxe Edition (Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child (2019-))"

e.g. "Wonderland: Return to Madness #3", "BRZRKR: Light Draws Breath #1", "Briar: Night's Terror #4"

e.g. "Briar: Night's Terror #4", "Fruit of the Underworld 1", "The Michael Moorcock Library - The Chronicles of Corum Vol. 1: The Knight of Swords"

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Real Amazon data

Top Graphic Novel Steampunk Books by Bestseller Rank

The top-selling graphic novel steampunk books on Amazon right now. Use this data to understand pricing, page counts, and Kindle Unlimited trends in your niche.

TitleAuthorPriceRatingReviewsPagesKU
Wonderland: Return to Madness #3Alec Worley$3.9951
Klaus: How Santa Claus BeganGrant Morrison$14.994.6497202
Lucifer (2015-2017) Vol. 1: Cold HeavenHolly Black$11.994.4377141
Uncanny Valley Complete CollectionTony Fleecs$17.990
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse and the Amazing Lost OceanDenis-Pierre Filippi$17.994.84464
Witchfinder Volume 5: The Gates of HeavenMike Mignola$10.994.358144
The Ring of Nibelung (The Ring of the Nibelung)P. Craig Russel$14.994.774424
DRAGON CIRCUS 0Eiichi Shimizu$8.990
The Covert Dragons Issue 1: The Bastard Dragon (The Covert Dragons Comicx)Viola Grace$2.9945023
Complete Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City (Jim Henson's Labyrinth)Delilah S. Dawson$23.9951
The Flintstones (2016-) Vol. 2 (The Flintstones (2016-2017))Mark Russell$9.994.7254159
Deathstroke (2016-) Vol. 2: The Gospel of SladeChristopher Priest$9.994.5185139
DRAGON CIRCUS 1Eiichi Shimizu$8.990
Our Encounters with Evil: Adventures of Professor J.T. Meinhardt and His Assistant Mr. KnoxMike Mignola$10.994.418788
Rare Flavours #2Ram V.$4.994.83223
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