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comical book electrical distributor gap and delays over Christmas and into 2025 … it looks like it might get worse before it get better .
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Bleeding Cool has beencoveringplenty ofcomic book retaileranddistributor disruptionin recent weeks , after Diamondclosed their Plattsburgh electrical distributor early , and we see tales of comics arriving by publisher that had to be send back to the publisher rather than be divert to their now - only distribution centre in Olive Branch . But Christmas hebdomad seemed to concentrate issues . Firstly , Marvel Comics resolve to drop their titles digitally non - Christmas Day , despite most funny leger stores not being open . But for those stores that were open , it was quite likely they did n’t have the mark copies in time . Some may have just get them today . Some next week . And it ’s not just Diamond , it has impacted Lunar deliveries too .
Chris Powell , Chief Sales & Service Officer of Geppi Family Enterprises , owners of Diamond Comic Distributors stated on the 13th of December , " As we point into the weekend , I wanted to provide an update on the advancement we ’ve made . While we ’re not fully caught up , we ’ve taken meaningful stone’s throw forrad . This hebdomad , an additional shift has been brought on and trained and will start study Monday , December 16 . With this additional labor , our goal is to make quicker progression address the bottleneck in Holy Order packing , which is where the most meaning delays have hap . I ’ll partake in another update as shortly as I have entropy about their progress . I jazz the next two weeks can be a very officious time in both your stores and abode , and we will continue working to denigrate this disturbance . As always , we give thanks you for your continued dedication and patience . " Powell followed up on the 16th of December , " As I mentioned Friday , we have extra team extremity bulge in the Olive Branch Distribution Center today . It may take a small fourth dimension for them to be fully up to the pace of those who have been with us longer , but our Operations team is well-chosen to have them starting on the bloodline . A much larger percentage of boxes seem to be on schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday delivery this week , but some may still make it on Thursday . I know how difficult these shipping hold have been for both you and your customer and sincerely appreciate your forbearance . While the upcoming holidays will mean mislay a day each week to Christmas and New Year ’s , the lighter shipping agenda gives us cause to be affirmative about continued progression . Additionally , we heard your concerns about late invoicing takings and have identified and corrected some of the underlying software problems . We will be watching those processes intimately this week to see if further alteration are involve . As we progress through the week , I will deal additional updates as they become useable . Thank you for your continued patience and partnership . "
One Bleeding Cool reviewer wrote earlier in the calendar month , " I ’ve been following your rhombus coverage , but I ’ve been surprise there has n’t been any Lunar reportage . At least 3 stores in SW Pennsylvania have not received their Lunar deliveries on clip or at all . Last workweek , two storage finally got their Lunar deliveries on Wednesday and my LCS did n’t get theirs until Thursday . Today , those first two computer memory only got a small percent of Lunar stuff . No Absolute Batman . No GI Joe . No Transformers . My own LCS did n’t get any Lunar stuff and the adjunct manager said they have no melodic theme when they ’re getting it . "
Jeremy Konrad , a comic store manager in Ohio , told Bleeding Cool , " So it ’s a slipstream in good order now to see if I get this workweek ’s Lunar delivery or next hebdomad ’s first today . This industry is literally insane . Lunar : Switch to UPS . I ’ll pay the supernumerary $ 5 . " He dilate , " Lunar is ordinarily fine for me . They use Fed Ex , and the local Ohio one is endorse up mighty nowand has been for week , so that ’s why this one is so recent it ’s caught up in that nonsense . Next hebdomad , they used ups , so it ’s coming in a day . This last six weeks have been hell . Every single twenty-four hour period it says it ’s out for deliverance and never register up . It ’s afford me an ulcer I swear . "
Rod Lamberti of Rodman Comics , in Ankeny , Iowa , separate me , " I get under one’s skin Lunar yesterday and before that Penguin for next week already , Diamond for this week , of course of action , showed up yesterday during the sales agreement . I just wish well Lunar would send out the cartoon strip the same sidereal day instead of any day of the weekday . I need to get fired up and take care of Diamond today and go for not too many people bought the Image titles I foolishly ordered through Diamond instead of Lunar this meter elsewhere . My sale went to heck in November and December . The only good intelligence is making less than last yr intend less taxes on the storage which is not much comfort . "
This calendar week , lots of comic book stores were preparing their customer for what was to amount . Here are a few social medium post across the USA :
Nostalgia Ink of Loveland , Ohioreports " The Diamond Comics shipment for Word of God that should have been on sale this week will now come next week . No discussion on the books that go on sale next workweek . I have started proceed to any alternative source for title until Diamond get its act together but comics from Titan , Boom , Dynamite and DSTLRY are all currently single to Diamond . "
Fantastic Planet of Plattsburgh , New York , that used to have a Diamond distributor in town , say : " Thursday , December 26th , 2024 … Well , as far as funny record book distribution is concern , our dangerous undertaking go on ; our fresh arrivals from Diamond Comic Distributors arrive tomorrow , Friday , December 27th . We ask we wo n’t have anything raw on the shelves until 3:00 in the afternoon . We ’ll keep you posted . We did , however , get our copies of the big January Previews catalogue . That ’s a safe reason to end by . And all our new DC Comics are here . dissimilar distributor . hold back your apps for what they shipped out this hebdomad . Also , today we put out clearance book on the table by the threshold , and everything on it is 75 % OFF ! Come in too soon for your best pick . Thanks for your patience , and we hope to see you shortly . "
His And Hers Comics of Greenfield , Maryland : " Progress is bechance Next weeks new comics from Penguin and Lunar are in home for release on New Years Day . Mean while Diamond Comic Distributors thing are worse not better . This week comics are tracking to be here the day after New Years Day WTH ? one sound call in Tuesday call for why , with a hope to have an answer by days remnant , that did not happen , Another call in just now with the same reaction . Hell I could put the order in with Penguin tomorrow and get it quicker , depending on their response I just might . I would be willing to count if Steve Geppi was still in charge this would n’t happen he understands retail . "
Green Brothers Comics of Arab , Alabama : " This hebdomad ’s Diamond books are in . Lunar ( dc and indys ) will be in next week "
Newbury Comics – Salem , Massachusetts:“Hope everyone ’s revel their week so far ! There ’s a delay on Lunar comics again , but we ’ll make certain to update everyone when they arrive in . "
Newbury Comics – West Lebanon , New Hampshire"Kidpool & Spider - Boy # 1 is pick of the week ! Lunar comics are delayed again . We will update you when we receive DC & Image comics ! "
Flames of the Phoenix Comics , Little Rock , Arkansas : " Shipping Update : DC & Image Titles Delayed . We want to keep you all in the loop – unfortunately , FedEx misplaced the Lunar shipment this calendar week , which means DC and Image championship are delayed . We know this is frustrating , and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we voyage this situation . residue ascertain , as soon as the books are in , we ’ll get you know ! give thanks you for your continued livelihood of Flames of the Phoenix Comics ! Support local , store small , GEEK OUT BIG ! "
Universal Comics , Arbutus , Maryland:“Hey True Believers , it ’s a Christmas miracle ! Both the Lunar and Diamond books showed up for New Comic Day ! PLUS we ’re still running our Holiday Sale ! Swing by and check it out ! "
Dragon ’s Lair , Omaha , Nebraska : " Attention Comic Readers . Lunar is in and for sales event today . Diamond arriving mid day tomorrow . "
Galactic Comics and Collectibles , Bangor , Maine:“Our amazing selection of DC and Image have arrive in good order on time from Lunar while we have a few al-Qur’an from Diamond and the quietus arrive on Monday . jive in today 12 - 7 to check out all the not bad goody we have ! "
Main St Comics , Lee , Maryland:“DUE TO DIAMOND DISTRIBUTIONS DELAYS , Marvel comics released for 12/25 are delayed until 1/2 . It is probable that next week Marvel comic strip will be delayed as well . This also affects Boom studio and a few other independent publishing firm . DC & Image are on docket "
Dreamwell Comics , Carson City , Nevada:“Our apologies , but the New Comics load for this week are delayed . We will update as shortly as they are received . We are capable for business if you ’d care to issue forth and down and get something you might not have for Christmas and or to use your natural endowment certificates ! "
Now Or Never Comics , San Diego , California , " It ’s the last New Comic Book Day of 2024 ! We ’ve finally aim all of this week ’s new books , along with a gang of delayed books from the last 2 weeks . So if you ’ve been waiting on something , chances are it ’s on the new book of account wall . "
Midtown Comics , New York:“Due to distributor hold , our website update will hap afterwards this evening with all the fresh product for the week . Additionally , our weekly newssheet will be delay until tomorrow . give thanks you for your patience and we appear forward to bringing you all the novel mirthful good as shortly as we can . "
How did your computer memory do ? What did they get ? What did they not ? What about weeks to come ? Is this just the beginning of the continued enshittification of all things ?
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