Alliance Entertainment cancels Diamond purchase; Diamond says “we good”
As revealed in an SEC filing, Alliance has terminated its bid to buy Diamond Comics, seemingly leaving Universal Distribution as the new owner of some of their assets
The Week in Diamond Bankruptcy: more fees, more filings, more loans
Rounding up the most recent news in the saga of Diamond's bankruptcy and acquisition by Alliance Entertainment.
The one about comics journalism…again
It's my semi-annual screed about comics journalism: it may be dead but was it ever alive?
Court appears to have ruled for Alliance in Diamond bankruptcy hearing
The latest court filing suggests that Alliance Entertainment is once again the winner of the Diamond bankruptcy auction
Hiveworks Comics sunsets publishing program
Hiveworks, a webcomic publisher that offered both digital and physical publishing and marketing services - will shut down its publishing operations by the end of the year.
Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 4/10/25: Comics industry (sort of) jobs listings and more
I went on LinkedIn and found all kinds of comics news and job listings - also why is Road to Perdition out of print?
So wait a minute, books aren’t subject to tariffs?
Although it appears that printed books are exempt from tariffs, confusion and uncertainty remain for publishers
Good news: books are exempt from China tariffs….for now
Good news: many printed products are exempt from Chinese tariffs for now, and Canadian paper is also still exempt
GoComics website relaunches
Andrews McMeel's online comics platform has redesigned, promising an easier experience reading on mobile, a new comments section, puzzles, and more.
All hell breaks loose as Alliance Entertainment sues Diamond
Alliance has fired back against Diamond, claiming their choice of Universal/Ad Populum as the winning bid was "inexplicable."
Huge Swerve: Diamond now wants to approve Universal/Ad Populum bid for assets
In a surprise twist, it now appears that the combined bid from Universal Distribution and Ad Populum will purchase most of Diamond Comics assets
BOOM! Adds Andy Schmidt as editor in chief and more hires
One of the biggest jobs in comics just got filled, as Boom has announced their new editor in chief - and here is the...
