Prior to 2020, Diamond Comic Distributors held a dominant position as the primary supplier of comic books to retailers across the United States. Publishers such as Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image, Viz, Boom, and Udon exclusively sold their comics through Diamond. However, complaints from retailers about Diamond were frequent, with many claiming that deliveries arrived damaged, late, or not at all, particularly in smaller towns.
In March 2020, when Diamond decided to halt shipments due to the Covid-19 pandemic, DC seized the moment and switched its distribution channels. It started working with Lunar Distribution and UCS Comic Distributors for monthly comics, and Penguin Random House for book-sized releases. Other publishers like Marvel soon followed this trend, and eventually, Diamond declared bankruptcy in January 2025.
Initially, Udon and only a few other publishers like Dynamite continued their business partnership with Diamond. However, Dynamite had a debt claim of around half a million dollars against Diamond. Now, Udon has decided to seek an alternate route. They have ceased all deliveries to Diamond and have shifted towards Lunar Distribution instead. Their Manga Classics imprint will now be managed by Simon & Schuster.
In light of the present unclear situation and the absence of clear updates from the new management towards both retailers and several publishers, Udon’s operations chief, Erik Ko, stated that we must act in a manner that benefits our customers most. We understand this may cause significant trouble for many retailers, but our aim is to prioritize our partners and fans, while reducing risks and progressing during these uncertain times.
The initial release date for Udon’s latest Mega Man Timelines series has been postponed a month to June 25th. In the future, Udon’s comics, manga, art books, including Capcom-licensed titles such as Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, and Final Fight, along with those based on games like Elden Ring and Persona, will be distributed through Lunar. This presumably encompasses any additional Capcom-themed publications they are well-known for.
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2025-06-05 06:32