DSTLRY Puts Its Comics Publishing Schedule On Pause
Dstlry, a boutique comic book publisher founded in 2023, has announced a temporary pause in its publication schedule due to challenges faced in 2024, including the bankruptcy of their distributor Diamond and the transition to Penguin Random House. Despite the delays, Dstlry assures readers that their comics are still in production and that they are committed to releasing high-quality titles with the right timing, marketing, printing, and distribution. Several titles have been delayed, but the company plans to regroup, reset, and return with a more stable and consistent publishing rhythm.
City Beneath Her Feet, Endeavour, Galactic, and White Boat all impacted… glad it’s just a delay!!! DSTLRY is probably the best new comics publisher in quite a while, and I been reading all of those books.
“Last year unfortunately brought more hurdles than consistency. Our distributor, Diamond, filed for bankruptcy, derailing our publishing schedule and preventing us from shipping our titles to the direct market (to name a few of the effects). DSTLRY books are now distributed by Penguin Random House to comic shops and the book market, a big step forward, but the transition created release gaps and added complexity to how and when books reach shelves. All of these obstacles, and our commitment to release these books with the thought and resources they deserve, have led us to this moment where we need to take a short pause in publishing. Not because creators are behind (many issues are done or nearly complete), but because publishing is more than than releasing inspired stories. Good publishing entails the right strategy for timing, marketing, printing, and distribution. And we want to make sure these books land with the impact they deserve.”
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