Diamond is Pausing Distribution - Page 2

Jazzfox · 03-27-2020, 07:02 AM

Well, if the April releases are still showing, we have Jennika 3 coming on April 15th and TMNT 105 on 29th April, so, at very least we can get the conclusions of these chapters/stories before everything winds down for a while at least in digital?

funatic · 03-27-2020, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazzfox

Well, if the April releases are still showing, we have Jennika 3 coming on April 15th and TMNT 105 on 29th April, so, at very least we can get the conclusions of these chapters/stories before everything winds down for a while at least in digital?

I think all releases have been postponed starting with April books, unfortunately.

Jazzfox · 03-28-2020, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by funatic

I think all releases have been postponed starting with April books, unfortunately.

Gkkk, this is why I'm a bit frustrated, I'm reading Chris Ryall's announcement and dunno how to read it straight, I know we can't pick our comic books up at the store, but digital shut down for April too? I keep reading it as May and not sure

King Kahn · 03-29-2020, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazzfox

Gkkk, this is why I'm a bit frustrated, I'm reading Chris Ryall's announcement and dunno how to read it straight, I know we can't pick our comic books up at the store, but digital shut down for April too? I keep reading it as May and not sure

Likely they are shutting down digital so it doesn’t hurt the actual brick and mortar comic shops. No one will want to buy old issues if people already bought the digital ones.

*MikeandRaph87* · 03-29-2020, 01:45 PM

Is DC just doing it digitally for one extra week because of the full debut of Punchline and then halting everything?

~~TommyT~~ · 03-29-2020, 02:51 PM

I'm pretty sure at this point, nobody but shop owners are bothered by any of this, well, shop owners and comic pros.

The amount of product was far in excess of demand for years now. I'm sure most have a stack of unread floppies and graphic novels they haven't had time to read.

DC doesn't really care. They could start their own distribution channel tomorrow, and probably be more efficient and effective.

King Kahn · 03-29-2020, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyT

I'm pretty sure at this point, nobody but shop owners are bothered by any of this, well, shop owners and comic pros.

The amount of product was far in excess of demand for years now. I'm sure most have a stack of unread floppies and graphic novels they haven't had time to read.

DC doesn't really care. They could start their own distribution channel tomorrow, and probably be more efficient and effective.

And everyone here should be concerned FOR those shop owners. If they all go it isn’t good for the consumer.

If they go then less content is made. If that happens say hello to only Batman and Superman or Spider-Man comics. Companies will take less risks on smaller properties or Indy stuff.

*MikeandRaph87* · 03-29-2020, 06:47 PM

With the above said I ask that everyone reading this post if they are financially able to buy the next month of available print comics this week. By paying in advance by getting a gift card for the same amount you pay it forward and help keep the comic shops going especially when nothing new is on the stand and they may or may not close temporarily because of the rule of ten. It will help your local comic shop and it will help IDW. Support the industry you are invested in.

~~TommyT~~ · 03-29-2020, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by King Kahn

And everyone here should be concerned FOR those shop owners. If they all go it isn’t good for the consumer.

If they go then less content is made. If that happens say hello to only Batman and Superman or Spider-Man comics. Companies will take less risks on smaller properties or Indy stuff.

Comics used to be bought at grocery stores and bodegas. They can be again.
Also, Digital reduces a lot of cost and overhead.

The consumer will be fine. the shop owners have everything to lose. I'm tired of listening to shop owners whine about their stores. Do something else if it's such a burden.
No, comics shouldn't be returnable. buy what you can sell dummies, and if you need more, buy more. DON'T overstock.

Jazzfox · 03-30-2020, 04:41 AM

Urgh, a night of rough sleep gets rougher, just looked at Comixology and can now confirm they've changed Jennika and TMNT 105's release dates where they've been pushed back to June

Assumptions to be made those dates will likely be reviewed as situations changed, but, there's the nail in the coffin, looks like we'll have to do entertain ourselves until their return

I'm keeping in touch with my LCS, we have a mini-community, so, we'll stick together

Just hope that a lot of folks stores do the same, those stores aren't just brick and mortar, they're entire social hubs for a lot of folks out there who really need some place to belong

Not gonna speculate further on that side, but will just say I guess we just have to keep our eyes and ears open for everything as it happens

*lonewarrior20* · 03-30-2020, 07:38 AM

I feel like Allen Parrish in the first jumanji except we can only hope someone rolls a 5 or 8 before 26 years have passed.

hypered1 · 03-30-2020, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazzfox

Urgh, a night of rough sleep gets rougher, just looked at Comixology and can now confirm they've changed Jennika and TMNT 105's release dates where they've been pushed back to June

I don't think Comixology's dates are to be taken at face value as June 24th is the date listed on everything on their site at the moment

*MikeandRaph87* · 03-30-2020, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hypered1

I don't think Comixology's dates are to be taken at face value as June 24th is the date listed on everything on their site at the moment

My state just issued a Stay at Home order that runs all the way to June 10th! It is possible that it is the first Wednesday available after the Stay At Home order expires in Diamond Distribution is June 24th and that is why the date is set as such? Just a guess.

hypered1 · 03-30-2020, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

My state just issued a Stay at Home order that runs all the way to June 10th! It is possible that it is the first Wednesday available after the Stay At Home order expires in Diamond Distribution is June 24th and that is why the date is set as such? Just a guess.

I think that's the basic idea, but on a global level; I'm from the UK and our version of Comixology is the showing the same date across the board. June 24th is likely the earliest estimable date for the resumption of 'normal service'.

Mutant Ninja Anole · 03-31-2020, 08:52 AM

Well, this stinks.

Especially since 105 seems to be the wrap up issue for this arc as is Jennika #3 of her miniseries. I was hoping to hang out and talk about the post 100 TMNT in light of that.

*frank_one* · 03-31-2020, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by King Kahn

And everyone here should be concerned FOR those shop owners. If they all go it isn’t good for the consumer.

I totally agree, we are the ones who can save them.

funatic · 03-31-2020, 02:03 PM

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I totally agree, we are the ones who can save them.

Yup it’s been said before but worth repeating: If you have the funds reach out to your local shops now and buy digital gift certs / store credit.

King Kahn · 04-02-2020, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyT

Comics used to be bought at grocery stores and bodegas. They can be again.
Also, Digital reduces a lot of cost and overhead.

The consumer will be fine. the shop owners have everything to lose. I'm tired of listening to shop owners whine about their stores. Do something else if it's such a burden.
No, comics shouldn't be returnable. buy what you can sell dummies, and if you need more, buy more. DON'T overstock.

You seem very wise and business savvy.

*Mayhem* · 04-18-2020, 12:13 AM

Diamond has mentioned restarting mid May, but we shall see there...

*Redeemer* · 04-19-2020, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayhem

Diamond has mentioned restarting mid May, but we shall see there...

That would be amazing! I really hope they can restart even sooner!

03-27-2020, 07:02 AM	#21
Jazzfox Thug Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 76	Well, if the April releases are still showing, we have Jennika 3 coming on April 15th and TMNT 105 on 29th April, so, at very least we can get the conclusions of these chapters/stories before everything winds down for a while at least in digital? __________________ Always Happy to talk Turtles! (Please excuse any long time in replies, sometimes offline for long periods!)

03-29-2020, 01:45 PM	#25
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,134	Is DC just doing it digitally for one extra week because of the full debut of Punchline and then halting everything? __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

03-29-2020, 06:47 PM	#28
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,134	With the above said I ask that everyone reading this post if they are financially able to buy the next month of available print comics this week. By paying in advance by getting a gift card for the same amount you pay it forward and help keep the comic shops going especially when nothing new is on the stand and they may or may not close temporarily because of the rule of ten. It will help your local comic shop and it will help IDW. Support the industry you are invested in. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

03-30-2020, 04:41 AM	#30
Jazzfox Thug Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 76	Urgh, a night of rough sleep gets rougher, just looked at Comixology and can now confirm they've changed Jennika and TMNT 105's release dates where they've been pushed back to June Assumptions to be made those dates will likely be reviewed as situations changed, but, there's the nail in the coffin, looks like we'll have to do entertain ourselves until their return I'm keeping in touch with my LCS, we have a mini-community, so, we'll stick together Just hope that a lot of folks stores do the same, those stores aren't just brick and mortar, they're entire social hubs for a lot of folks out there who really need some place to belong Not gonna speculate further on that side, but will just say I guess we just have to keep our eyes and ears open for everything as it happens __________________ Always Happy to talk Turtles! (Please excuse any long time in replies, sometimes offline for long periods!)

03-31-2020, 08:52 AM	#35
Mutant Ninja Anole Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 591	Well, this stinks. Especially since 105 seems to be the wrap up issue for this arc as is Jennika #3 of her miniseries. I was hoping to hang out and talk about the post 100 TMNT in light of that. __________________ My stupid Tumblr

03-29-2020, 02:51 PM	#26
~~TommyT~~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 859	I'm pretty sure at this point, nobody but shop owners are bothered by any of this, well, shop owners and comic pros. The amount of product was far in excess of demand for years now. I'm sure most have a stack of unread floppies and graphic novels they haven't had time to read. DC doesn't really care. They could start their own distribution channel tomorrow, and probably be more efficient and effective.

03-30-2020, 07:38 AM	#31
lonewarrior20 Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: pekin,IL Posts: 1,691	I feel like Allen Parrish in the first jumanji except we can only hope someone rolls a 5 or 8 before 26 years have passed.

04-18-2020, 12:13 AM	#39
Mayhem Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, England Posts: 2,992	Diamond has mentioned restarting mid May, but we shall see there... __________________ Lie with passion and be forever damned...