Zenescope Entertainment has announced that it has temporarily halted all shipments of comics to Diamond Comic Distributors due to ongoing non-payment and a lack of communication from their parent company, Ad Populum. The pause affects all current and upcoming shipments and will continue until the publisher receives a formal response and resolution regarding past due invoices and outstanding balances.

Zenescope joins Udon in halting shipments to Diamond Comic Distributors and Dynamite has opened up ordering through Lunar Distribution. Publishers have become more vocal that (new) Diamond has not paid them for goods sold even though it has provided weekly statements.

In May, the sale of (old) Diamond and other of its sister companies was made official and Ad Populum and its company Sparkle Pop took control. Since then, publishers and stores have grown more vocal and negative in their dealings with the new owners with stores claiming they’re being charged as items are shipped when cash on delivery used to be accepted and publishers saying they’re not being paid.

While retailers will be unable to order Zenescope titles through Diamond in the foreseeable future, retailers can continue to order all Zenescope titles directly through its Retailer Portal or by contacting Zenescope’s Sales Representative:

• https://zenescoperetailerportal.com/
• Jason Condeelis jcondeelis@zenescope.com

Beginning with its September solicitations (October releases), Zenescope titles will also be available through Philbo Distribution, a recently announced new distributor who is focused on small and indie publishers, the type of creators and publishers being left behind due to Diamond’s meltdown. Larger publishers have found other distribution partners like Lunar Distribution and Penguin Random House.

We appreciate your ongoing support and patience as we navigate this situation. Our goal is to keep delivering the quality content you expect—without disruption. For any questions or assistance placing direct orders, please don’t hesitate to reach out.