As a comics fan, I’m almost used to books I want arriving late (or not at all).…
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Wayne’s Worlds: Making Comics Returnable
I read with interest the recent news release about Dynamite making all the comics ordered through November returnable.…
Wayne’s Worlds: Buying Comics from ‘Other’ Companies
It’s all too easy to get the comics you want from DC and/or Marvel. Often, local…
Steve Geppi Announces Changes to GFE Leadership Team
Good Morning, Today I am announcing an organizational change that will help us lean even further…
Diamond, Alliance Launch Charity Auction to Support Comic Book and Game Stores as Part of ‘Back The Comeback’ Campaign
(BALTIMORE, MD) — (June 25, 2020) — On May 13, Diamond Comic Distributors and Alliance Game…
Diamond Announces 2020 San Diego Comic-Con PREVIEWS Exclusives
(BALTIMORE, MD) – (June 19, 2020) – The big show may be cancelled this year, but…
DC COMICS EXTENDS REORDERS THROUGH DIAMOND UNTIL 7/31
DC and Diamond have extended their agreement to fulfill reorders of in-stock comic periodicals previously offered…
CCL #528 – DC/Diamond and Live Eisner Voting
Chris and Andy get down to the topic du jour that is DC and Diamond. What’s…
DIAMOND ISSUES A STATEMENT ABOUT DC LEAVING
Today, DC sent out a retailer communication indicating they are ending their long-standing relationship with Diamond.…
DC Comics Officially Dumps Diamond Comic Distributors
In an email to retailers today, DC Comics announced the end of its long-standing distribution arrangement…
Diamond Comic Distributors and Alliance Game Distributors Launch Back The Comeback, a Campaign to Support Comic and Game Retailers
Back The Comeback focuses on providing support to local comic and game retailers adversely impacted by…
DIAMOND OFFICIALLY REOPENING AND SHIPPING
Diamond Comic Distributors, Alliance Game Distributors, and all Geppi Family Enterprises brands thank you for your…
Wayne’s Worlds: Ch-ch-ch-changes?
There has been a LOT of conversation regarding what changes some would like to see happen,…
Diamond to Skip May PREVIEWS, Will Publish May/June Edition
Due to production delays created by the COVID-19 outbreak, Diamond will skip publication of the May…
Artists, Writers & Artisans Inks Exclusive Distribution Deal with Diamond
(Hunt Valley, MD) — (March 25, 2020) — Diamond Comic Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of…
COMICS SHIPPING FROM DIAMOND, ON SALE MAY 20th
Diamond Comic Distributors has provided retailers a tentative list of titles planned to ship for a…
Diamond Announces Top Products for March 2020
(BALTIMORE, MD) — (April 28, 2020) — With a new mission and a new costume, Jessica…
Diamond answers questions about DC Comics
Diamond appreciates your patience as we work with our longtime partner, DC Comics, on details following…
Alterna fully embraces direct distribution; leaves Diamond
At Alterna, taking care of our readers has always been our main priority. Getting them books…
DIAMOND STARTS DISTRIBUTING COMICS AGAIN 4/24
Diamond has added two new distributors, each covering a different region across the USA and Canada,…
Diamond Comics: The Other Side of COVID-19
Although we are not yet on the other side, we are tracking COVID-19 developments daily and…
Diamond Furloughs Employees Due To Coronavirus
As you know, COVID-19 is having a dramatic impact on businesses around the globe and unfortunately,…
DIAMOND INFORMS PUBLISHERS WHEN TO EXPECT THEIR PAYMENTS
Dear Diamond Vendors, COVID-19’s dramatic impact on businesses around the globe cannot be understated. My leadership…
DIAMOND WON’T MAKE PAYMENTS TO PUBLISHERS THIS WEEK
Dear Diamond Vendor: As the world responds to the outbreak of COVID-19, our focus is on…
Diamond Comic Distributors Coronavirus Impact Survey
We continue working with our publishing partners on programs to support the retailers in this difficult…
Diamond Gem Awards 2019 Winners
2019 Comic Book Publisher of the Year – Over 3% Winner: MARVEL Nominees: Image Comics Dark…
After the Diamond Shutdown AWA Studios to launches Webtoons Comic Viewer for The Resistance #1
We are releasing The Resistance #1 digitally in an innovative vertical scrolling format (similar to WEBTOON or Tapas),…
CCL #518 – Christina Merkler, DCBS, on Diamond Ceasing Distribution Due To COVID-19
Chris and Andy chat with Christina Merkler, Discount Comics Book Service, regarding the important news from…
Kodansha Comics Inks Exclusive Distribution Deal with Diamond UK
(Hunt Valley, MD) — (March 24, 2020) — Diamond Comic Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of…
Diamond’s Plans For After The Coronavirus Pandemic
As everyone knows, the world faces ever-increasing challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its effects on…
Steve Geppi Addresses Coronavirus’ Effect on Diamond Distribution
As everyone knows, the world faces ever-increasing challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its effects on…
Wayne’s Worlds: Too Many Comics?
I was reading a recent interview with Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson about the “state of…
Steve Geppi on Diamond’s Coronavirus Response
I’ve been a part of our industry my entire life. First as a fan, then as…