Wes weighs in on Marvel shocking the comic book industry this week, announcing a new exclusive distribution agreement with Penguin Random House. With Penguin Random House’s infrastructure and current deals this likely changes the comic distribution landscape for the better (00:00). Perch joins the show to discuss the fallout from Marvel signing with Penguin Random House and possible demise of Diamond Comics Distributors. This deal effects every publisher, comic book retailer and reader (12:00). Uel Carter (Fantastic Comics owner) and Wes celebrate Uel's birthday reminiscing about the changes he’s seen since Diamond Comics shut down distribution last year. (33:25) Comic book super fan Eric Breen is reenergized after jumping into back issue comic books, something I’ve heard from several channel listeners (58:27). Wes and Skip review the second episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. John Walker is the new Captain America but cracks already beginning to show. (1:23:20) Finally, Wes and Gevian Dargan discuss Valiant Comics vocally supporting for Black Lives Matter but not following up with any action. (1:47:46)

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