General Info

Established in 1982, Diamond Comic Distributors is one of the largest, distributors of English-language comics, graphic novels and related pop-culture merchandise in the world. It serves the comic book specialty market for Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics and Marvel Comics. The company operates several distribution centers and more than 10 drop-ship points in North America. Diamond Comic Distributors also maintains a facility in the United Kingdom. The company deals with over 1,000 suppliers. It buys and sells more than 3,500 new items each month to over 4,000 comic bookshops and specialty retailers worldwide. Diamond Comic Distributors affiliated companies include Alliance Game Distributors, Diamond Book Distributors, Diamond International Galleries, Gemstone Publishing, and Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles. It operates a division, Diamond's International. In addition, the company offers in-sport and nonsport trading cards from manufacturers, including Topps, Fleer, Upper Deck and Inkworks. Its comics include Cartoon Network Block Party, Penguin Revolution, Captain America and New Avengers.