Comic Book Talk (5 Viewers)

[GrandAdmiral]

So Batman has a contingency plan for every contingency plan, but using a contraceptive is just too hard, I guess.

Obviously, he didn't take Damian's advice.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

So Batman has a contingency plan for every contingency plan, but using a contraceptive is just too hard, I guess.

On the other hand, that smirk on his face...

 

[bonnjer]

Diamond Allows Stores to Pause Accounts During Coronavirus Shutdown

Diamond Comic Distributors will allow retailers to put their accounts on hold if they are impacted by coronavirus shutdown.

www.cbr.com

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Now this here is going to hurt...

Comic Book Industry's Biggest Distributor To Stop Shipments

Diamond Comics won't ship new comics

screenrant.com

 

[Sun Wukong]

Now this here is going to hurt...

Comic Book Industry's Biggest Distributor To Stop Shipments

Diamond Comics won't ship new comics

screenrant.com

Forget 5G, this has real potential to do lasting harm to the industry.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Forget 5G, this has real potential to do lasting harm to the industry.

Yep. This is what happens when you let one company have a monopoly over all distribution.

 

[bonnjer]

Now this here is going to hurt...

Comic Book Industry's Biggest Distributor To Stop Shipments

Diamond Comics won't ship new comics

screenrant.com

Fork, I was waiting for this gigantic Thanos boot to drop, but still....ugh. Seriously, fork this virus.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Marvel has released a statement. Not much info, but at least to committed to getting things together for stores.

Marvel Working on “Larger Scale Plan” To Help Comics Stores Amidst Coronavirus Shipping Delays

Comic Stores are doing their best to adapt to the coronavirus and the havoc it is causing on companies and industries that they rely on. That includes Diamond Comic Distributors, who recently announced that they would not receive or ship out any more products from their warehouses, and...

comicbook.com

 

[bonnjer]

Marvel had released a statement. Not much info, but at least to committed to getting things together for stores.

Marvel Working on “Larger Scale Plan” To Help Comics Stores Amidst Coronavirus Shipping Delays

Comic Stores are doing their best to adapt to the coronavirus and the havoc it is causing on companies and industries that they rely on. That includes Diamond Comic Distributors, who recently announced that they would not receive or ship out any more products from their warehouses, and...

comicbook.com

I'm hoping that we come out of this with a vastly different playing field that Diamond isn't the only player in the game.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

I'm hoping that we come out of this with a vastly different playing field that Diamond isn't the only player in the game.

Agreed

 

[bonnjer]

Thoughts needed - I ordered my comics as usual from my online store in Dallas. It shipped out Thursday and I got them in just now. I've already sprayed off the outer cardboard packaging and it's just sitting there drying out. Once I open the cardboard, do you think it necessary to lightly wipe down each bagged comic (less than 10) with a clorox wipe or am I just being too paranoid with it?

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Thoughts needed - I ordered my comics as usual from my online store in Dallas. It shipped out Thursday and I got them in just now. I've already sprayed off the outer cardboard packaging and it's just sitting there drying out. Once I open the cardboard, do you think it necessary to lightly wipe down each bagged comic (less than 10) with a clorox wipe or am I just being too paranoid with it?

You order from Lone Star?

Do what you feel is comfortable. But what if the virus is on the book itself... between the pages?

Being careful is one thing, but don't make yourself paranoid over it.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

So my senior editor (I do online reviews) has received word from DC that they won't be releasing anything, even digitally for the next several weeks at least. Not good at all that they won't even release digitally.

 

[bonnjer]

You order from Lone Star?

Do what you feel is comfortable. But what if the virus is on the book itself... between the pages?

Being careful is one thing, but don't make yourself paranoid over it.

Yep, Lone Star has been my go to for a while now. I guess I'll crack open the box, give a light wipe down of the bag, and then let them sit out a while. Overly cautious? Yeah, probably. It's not like I'm going to get to those actual books that quickly. I've got a sizable backlog of books to read through first.

 

[bonnjer]

So my senior editor (I do online reviews) has received word from DC that they won't be releasing anything, even digitally for the next several weeks at least. Not good at all that they won't even release digitally.

I'm not sure I understand that decision. I know I've read info that says that work is still being created and can be done with relative safety. DC really suffering from lack of good leadership.