Post by Babu Baboon on Jun 12, 2020 6:42:25 GMT -6
It's the end of an era.
From Geek Tyrant:
DC Comics is changing things up. For 25 years, Diamond Comic Distributors has handled the distribution of most comics and was seen as a bit of a monopoly. However, during the COVID-19 crisis some new distributors rose up as Diamond shut down and DC partnered with Lunar Distribution and UCS Comic Distributors. Now, DC is also going to be working with Penguin Random House. Based on a statement to ComicBook.com, a representative explained that the company is going to use Penguin Random House for graphic novels and collected editions going to bookstores while Lunar and UCS will be more for single issues and direct market.
After 25 years, DC and Diamond Comic Distributors are ending their long-standing relationship. Moving forward, comic book retailers can obtain their DC books from Penguin Random House, or their books and periodicals through Lunar or UCS comic book distributors. DC continues to be committed to providing the Direct Market with best in class service and the fans with the world's greatest comic books.
In a statement to direct market retailers, DC said:
This change in DC's distribution plans has not been made lightly and follows a long period of thought and consideration. The change of direction is in line with DC's overall strategic vision intended to improve the health of, and strengthen, the Direct Market as well as grow the number of fans who read comics worldwide.
Diamond is filling orders placed through a June 1 Final Order Cut-Off and that will be the end of the relationship. What do you think of this change in the comics industry?
From Geek Tyrant:
DC Comics is changing things up. For 25 years, Diamond Comic Distributors has handled the distribution of most comics and was seen as a bit of a monopoly. However, during the COVID-19 crisis some new distributors rose up as Diamond shut down and DC partnered with Lunar Distribution and UCS Comic Distributors. Now, DC is also going to be working with Penguin Random House. Based on a statement to ComicBook.com, a representative explained that the company is going to use Penguin Random House for graphic novels and collected editions going to bookstores while Lunar and UCS will be more for single issues and direct market.
After 25 years, DC and Diamond Comic Distributors are ending their long-standing relationship. Moving forward, comic book retailers can obtain their DC books from Penguin Random House, or their books and periodicals through Lunar or UCS comic book distributors. DC continues to be committed to providing the Direct Market with best in class service and the fans with the world's greatest comic books.
In a statement to direct market retailers, DC said:
This change in DC's distribution plans has not been made lightly and follows a long period of thought and consideration. The change of direction is in line with DC's overall strategic vision intended to improve the health of, and strengthen, the Direct Market as well as grow the number of fans who read comics worldwide.
Diamond is filling orders placed through a June 1 Final Order Cut-Off and that will be the end of the relationship. What do you think of this change in the comics industry?