Business Wrap-up: Rebellion goes with Lunar, Dynamite explores, comings and goings
The week in distribution news and hires, including Rebellion, Dynamite, Mad Cave and Ignition Press
Aftershock Comics emerges from bankruptcy
Aftershock Comics has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with plans to pay creditors and launch new projects
Local Comic Shop Day® set for September 27 with a full revamp
Local Comic Shop Day is set for a full revamp from organizer ComicsPRO with a focus on comic shops as community hubs.
The week in Diamond Bankruptcy: filings and fees and questions
It was a quiet week in Diamond Bankruptcy news, after last week's thrill ride of shocking developments.
Penguin Random House and Disney sign new licensing deal
Penguin Random House have expanded their deal to publish books, including manga, based on all Disney properties.
Kodansha light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK
Kodansha expands its digital library with 60 fan-favorite light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK, including titles like "BAKEMONOGATARI," "Am I Actually the Strongest?," and "My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1."
Fletch-a-Sketch Talent Representation launches with five artists
F.A.S.T. Rep is a new talent rep working with Bernard Chang, Riccardo Federici, Emanuela Lupacchino, Dustin Nguyen and Giulia Pellegrini for events
Court approves sale of Diamond assets to Universal/Ad Populum
The court has approved the sale of most of Diamond's assets to Universal Entertainment and Ad Populum
Diamond files motion to approve sale to Universal and Ad Populum
As many expected, Diamond Comics has filed a motion to approve sale of their assets to Universal Distribution and Sparkle Pop/Ad Populum
Alliance sues Diamond – again: “The truth finally emerged.”
Why did Alliance Entertainment cancel their bid to buy Diamond? The truth has been revealed in a new lawsuit
Diamond Comics to reveal excited and “exceptionally well-known purchasers”
Diamond offered a little more about their unnamed new buyer, who is said to be excited to partner with them
Diamond bankruptcy trustee files to either dismiss or convert to Chapter 7
A motion to convert to chapter 7 or dismiss by the trustee overseeing Diamond's bankruptcy could potentially have huge ramifications for the case
