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Massive Comics Deal: Alliance Entertainment Takes Over Diamond’s $200M Distribution Empire

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March 25, 2025

Strategic acquisition grants access to $50B+ collectibles market, serving 5,000+ retailers. Key assets include comic distribution, gaming, and grading services.

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COMIC SHOP NEWS

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The early casualties of the trade war are not just investors, but small businesses as well. Nancy Cordes talks to a comic book store owner concerned his business won't survive President Trump's new tariffs. Then, Lana Zak speaks to a crane operator for Stellantis who fears she could be included in the company's temporary layoffs. Kelly O'Grady joins for analysis of today's Wall Street losses.
Huntington comic shop closes after three decades
by Mike Browning on April 28, 2025
After more than three decades in business, Purple Earth Comics has closed its doors.
Jonathan Bowen's The Comic Shop Tackles the Joys and Realities of Running a Comic Store
by Matthew Aguilar on April 23, 2025
More often than not, formative memories are tied to places of wonder and discovery, and like so many of us, one such place for director Jonathan Bowen was the local comic book shop. Quite a few of us discovered so much through that one central location, being introduced to the worlds of science fiction, magic,
New publishing line pays tribute to beloved comic book shop
by Amy Unger on April 14, 2025
JAF has launched Dreamscape Publishing, named for Dreamscape Comics
The Comic Shop
by IGN on April 11, 2025
Everything you need to know about The Comic Shop.
‘The Comic Book Shop’ takes page from director’s life
by Rick Bentley on April 10, 2025
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Filmmaker Jonathan L. Bowen shows with his new film, “The Comic Shop,” it is always wise to write what you know. His production, available starting April 11 on di…
Actor Jesse Metcalfe talks about the movie, “The Comic Shop”
by CBS Los Angeles on April 8, 2025
CBS News Highlights How Comic Shop, Manga Are Affected by Tariffs
by Danica Davidson on April 7, 2025
A CBS News segment on President Trump’s new tariffs highlights a comic book store and how the tariffs are impacting manga and other supplies.
Owner of comics shop that relies on imports fears it won't survive Trump tariffs
by CBS News on April 5, 2025
Local, legit and lethal: Montreal indie comic book shop doing business a new way
by Daniel J. Rowe on April 3, 2025
A Montreal indie comic book shop has made a business out of crowd sourced, locally produced and published content that is proving to be a new model that is gaining steam in the industry.
Knoxville comic book shop owner concerned tariffs could raise prices, impact small businesses
by Hannah Moore on April 2, 2025
Recently imposed tariffs are expected to affect many goods, including comic books. Nearly all American comic books are printed in Canada, which has been targeted by 25% tariffs from the Trump admin…
Deputies follow the LEGO brick road to arrest suspect in Castro Valley comic shop burglary
by Tony Hicks, Bay City News on April 2, 2025
It’s a little early for would-be Grinches to steal toys, but deputies from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office still had to arrest a man who allegedly
Castro Valley comic book store staffers track down suspect in rash of Bay Area burglaries
by Katie Nielsen on April 2, 2025
Livermore man arrested for comic shop burglary, stolen Legos case
by KTVU Staff on March 29, 2025
A Livermore man was arrested in connection to a comic shop burglary and stolen Lego's found at his home, sheriff's officials say.
This Philly Comic Shop Claims To Have Made A Bid For Diamond Comics
by Rich Johnston on March 25, 2025
A Philadelphia comic store claims to have made a bid for Diamond Comic Distributors as part of their Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings
Square Enix launches "Comic Partner" to boost manga sales in comic shops
by Hayame Kawachi on March 19, 2025
Square Enix Manga & Books teams with Penguin Random House for "Comic Partner," supporting comic shops with manga sales, training, and perks.
New comic shop opens in Savage, local owner aims to offer ‘something for everyone’
by AOL Staff on March 13, 2025
The new shop sells a range of comic books, graphic novels, games, action figures and other collectibles.
Brattleboro police arrest man in comic shop burglary
by Nicole Colson on March 10, 2025
Brattleboro Police arrested Michael J. Smith for allegedly burglarizing Ray Gun Comics, stealing a cash register, and damaging the store’s entrance.
If You Build It, Comic Book Fans Will Come
by PublishersWeekly.com on March 7, 2025
Comics shop owners shore up customer loyalty with events, clubs, and personalized service, helping small shops thrive in hard times.
Comic Book Store Owners On The Impact Of Taxes And Tariffs
by Rich Johnston on March 6, 2025
Comic Book Store owners talking about the impact of new taxes and tariffs on the Canadian border on the comic book industry
Beloved Tacoma, WA comic book store closes over rent prices
by AJ Janavel on March 1, 2025
After ten years in business, Destiny City Comics shut its doors permanently due to increasing rent costs, according to the owner.
Calgary’s Another Dimension Comics closing its doors after 42 years in business
by Brendan Ellis on February 28, 2025
Calgary comic book shop Another Dimension Comics announced it will be closing after 42 years in business.
Now Diamond Comics Makes Financial Demands Of Comic Book Stores
by Rich Johnston on February 26, 2025
Now Diamond Comic Distributors makes financial demands of comic book stores, in wake of Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Isekai Stories Stake New Territory: CoroCoro Comic for Grade-School Kids
by Anime News Network on April 30, 2025
Truck-kun strikes again, taking our youth // It's no secret isekai stories are all the rage in the anime, manga, and light novel industries. While there are...
DC Comics Puts A 10% Anti-Tariff On YA And MG Graphic Novels
by Rich Johnston on April 5, 2025
DC Comics puts a 10% anti-tariff on YA and MG graphic novels, with a new Teen Titans standee header, coming to comic book stores
PSA Limits Grading of Pokemon Cards and More Due to Tariffs
by Amanda Kay Oaks on April 3, 2025
TCG collectors of Pokemon and beyond got some bad news about getting their cards graded thanks to a recent announcement from PSA.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Sales Boom On eBay After Movie Announcement
by Rich Johnston on April 1, 2025
Spider-Man Brand New Day sales boom on eBay after movie announcement... do you have Amazing Spider-Man #546 in your collection?
Barrie, Ont. collector sells rare $30K Spider-Man comic from 1962
by Julianna Balsamo on March 31, 2025
A rare $30,000 piece of comic book history just slipped through the fingers of a local collector here in Barrie. Amazing Fantasy No. 15, the iconic book that introduced Spider-Man to the comic world, has officially left the shelves.
Barrie collector sells rare Spider-Man comic for $30K, highlighting value of vintage collectibles
by Leslie Kennedy on March 30, 2025
The 1962 comic featuring Spider-Man’s first appearance is part of a booming market for nostalgic childhood treasures
First 'Star Trek' Comic Book Sells For Record $46,500
by Griffin Media on March 30, 2025
The first "Star Trek" comic book sold at an auction for a record-breaking price of $46,500, according to Certified Guaranty Company, a Florida-based comic book grading service.
Alliance Entertainment to acquire assets of Diamond Comics in bankruptcy auction
by Will Stern on March 26, 2025
Diamond Comic Distributors filed for bankruptcy in January, had supported more than 5,000 storefronts
Alliance Entertainment buys Diamond Comics
by Heidi MacDonald on March 25, 2025
Global distribution company Alliance Entertainment has purchased substantially all of Diamond Comics assets at a bankruptcy auction
Alliance Entertainment Buys Diamond Comic Distributors
by Rich Johnston on March 25, 2025
Alliance Entertainment buys Diamond Comic Distributors after Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Auction
Massive Comics Deal: Alliance Entertainment Takes Over Diamond's $200M Distribution Empire
by StockTitan on March 25, 2025
Strategic acquisition grants access to $50B+ collectibles market, serving 5,000+ retailers. Key assets include comic distribution, gaming, and grading services.
Diamond Comic Distributors Auction Is Set To Stretch Into Tomorrow
by Rich Johnston on March 24, 2025
Today's Diamond Comic Distributors auction is expected to stretch into tomorrow... will they send out for Chipotle?
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 Sells Nearly 400,000 Copies
by Rich Johnston on March 20, 2025
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 by Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley sells nearly 400,000 copies from Image/Skybound
Lewisburg Area custodian moonlights as comic book instructor
by Justin Strawser jstrawser@dailyitem.com on March 11, 2025
LEWISBURG — By night, Curtis Beachel is a custodian for Lewisburg Area School District.
Transformers 1 Comic Sells for a Record $44,000
by Seibertron.com on March 8, 2025
Do you have a Transformers 1 comic at home? I'm referring to the original Marvel comic, from 1984 with the picture of Optimus Prime being as big as Godzilla. Well, if you do, it might be worth a whopping $44 000. That is the price the comic got on auction
Here's The Diamond Bankruptcy Letter Sent to Debtors About The Auction
by Rich Johnston on March 2, 2025
Here's the bankruptcy letter that Diamond Comic Distributors sent to debtors about the auction.

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