2025 has been off to a rocky start for the comic book industry with Diamond Comic Distributors‘ announcement they were declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy. While many companies come out stronger after such legal move, many fear this is a sign Diamond will go under impacting not just comic shops and those they owe, but especially smaller comic publishers who may not find other comic distributors as welcoming. American Mythology has confirmed that small publishers may be unwelcome at other distributors in their update.

In American Mythology’s update, they reveal they haven’t been paid for roughly 2 months worth of books. That makes it difficult for publishers to pay printers, shipping, and creators. But, they’ve confirmed what has been rumored, other major distributors aren’t looking to add small publishers:

We’ve reached out to other distributors but no one is looking for small publishers to add to their distribution slates.

While Diamond has many faults, they did distribute numerous smaller and indie publishers who can’t find other distribution. Others either aren’t interested in monthly releases or not interested in supporting smaller amounts of releases and orders.

You can read American Mythology’s full statement below:

If you missed the news – Diamond Comic Distributors – the outlet that supplies comic books to retail shops has filed for bankruptcy. They are not paying publishers for approximately 2 months’ worth of books. They shipped them in to stores and now that money is gone pending a bankruptcy evaluation. The best-case scenario is that some portion of the money will get paid back at some point in the future. Worst case is that it is just gone. Leaving a lot of publishers – American Mythology included – holding the bag for huge print bills and creative costs.

The truth is – we don’t know if we are going to survive this. Not only for the immediate expenses but for future distribution into comic shops if Diamond fully goes under. We’ve reached out to other distributors but no one is looking for small publishers to add to their distribution slates. We were exclusive with Diamond and now we are facing a world where we may not have access to comic shops in the future.

We are doing everything we can to survive this and to keep making your favorite horror comics. But only time will tell. Our first hurdle is with the immediate bills we have to pay with no incoming finances.

Some fans have asked how they can help. This means a lot to us. We know everyone has their own problems in life. And that you would consider trying to help us survive means everything. The best way to help is to tell a friend and fellow comic book or horror fan about our books and direct them to the webstore. Any orders that are placed directly are going to go right to paying the printer and creators we work with.

Thank you for your support and enthusiasm over our comics. We could not do it without you!