ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The effect of COVID-19 on the comic book industry is wide and varied which Chris and Hector explore in this episode. Marvel Comics is pausing the distribution of new digital titles including putting new titles on pause for the time being. DC Comics is donating money to local comic shops and the biggest printer of comics, Diamond Comic Distributors, is closing their doors temporarily. All this and the top pulls from Chris, Hector, and our community on this episode of The Pull List podcast!
News from the Show:
Marvel Not Releasing Any New Titles, NewsaramaMarvel Pauses Work on Comics, Including Black Widow and Taskmaster, Bleeding CoolCoronavirus measures are challenging the very core of the comics industry, PolygonDC Donates $250,000 To Supporting Comic Book Retailers, ScreenrantFinal Crisis? Diamond Comic Distributors Halts Shipments Of New Comics In Response to COVID-19 Shutdowns, Forbes
The Pulls from the Show:
Ascender, #10, Image ComicsFlash #751, DC ComicsBatman #91, DC ComicsCurse of the White Knight #8, DC ComicsDCEASED: Unkillables #2, DC ComicsX-Force #9, Marvel ComicsJessica Jones: Blind Spot #6, Marvel ComicsDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 7, Shonen Jump
#1’s Worth Your Time:
Stealth #1, Image ComicsOutlawed #1, Marvel ComicsTransformers vs Terminator #1, IDW Publishing