Diamond Comics's Bankruptcy and What it Means for the Comics Industry

Dark Horse Founder Mike Richardson on 40 Years of Shaping the Comics Industry

Dark Horse is a name that needs no introduction if you know the comics industry. They are the people behind such franchises as Hellboy, The Umbrella Academy, and even The Mask, and still today remain one of the most influential publishers in the comics industry. It’s hard to overestimate how influential they have been to the creator-focused comic world we live in today, being one of the early champions for giving fair compensation to the talent …

Diamond Comics's Bankruptcy and What it Means for the Comics Industry

In June of 2020, the comics industry underwent a seismic shift that many readers probably didn’t notice at all: DC Comics announced that it would no longer be distributing its products via Diamond Comics. What is Diamond Comics? Founded in 1982, Diamond is a distributor primarily of comics and graphic novels, but also other geeky pop culture stuff, like toys, games, and clothing. Diamond grew rapidly in the 80’s and 90’s, buying out other distri…