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Exclusive: Behold, the Slipcase Edition of A Scoundrel in the New World!

Oni Press and Magnetic Press are launching a Kickstarter campaign for A Scoundrel in the New World by legendary Blacksad artist Juanjo Guarnido and world-renowned writer Alain Ayroles. This sprawling and immersive journey through the heart of the 17th-century Spanish Empire and newly discovered America follows the charming yet shady life of a lovable rogue and his search for the legend of the treasure of El Dorado. Fans can get their copy of A Scoundrel in the New World on Kickstarter. Sign up so you don’t miss out when it launches!

Inspired by Francisco de Quevedo classic 1626 satirical novel Historia de la vida del Buscón, llamado don Pablos (The Life of the Swindler named Don Pablos), A Scoundrel in the New World follows Don Pablos of Segovia, a charming conman and inveterate liar who leaves behind the treacherous streets of Spain in search of fortune in the New World. After a life of misadventure, Don Pablos finds himself in prison, recounting his experiences to greedy inquisitors as the ultimate unreliable narrator. From the opulent, gilded halls of the colonial elite to the untamed jungles of the young Americas, Pablos weaves a web of complex schemes to climb the social ladder. However, as the lines between his tall tales and reality begin to blur, Pablos discovers that in the colonies, the most dangerous predator isn’t the wilderness: it’s human ambition.

In addition to the deluxe hardcover edition of A Scoundrel in the New World, Magnetic Press is also producing a Limited Collectors Slipcase edition, with a textured spine and Smyth-sewn binding, a bound-in satin ribbon bookmark, gold foil gilding on the page edges, and a numbered bookplate.

We have the exclusive reveal of the Slipcase Edition which you can see below and sign up now so you don’t miss out!

  • A collection of books titled 'A Scoundrel in the New World' presented in a decorative box, featuring illustrations, a numbered print of the artwork, and an engraved item.
  • Two book covers featuring 'A Scoundrel in the New World' by Ayroles and Guarnido, with a dark portrait on one cover and a golden map design on the other.
  • A book titled 'A Scoundrel in the New World' is displayed from multiple angles, featuring colorful artwork and a textured cover design. The back cover contains a description alongside images of sailors.
  • Book cover titled 'A Scoundrel in the New World' featuring a portrait of a young man with dark hair and a sly smile, dressed in 17th-century attire. The cover includes the names 'Ayroles' and 'Guarnido' in the corners and a subtitle describing the adventurous life of Don Pablos of Segovia.

Breaking: Diamond and Trustee Morgan W. Fisher, Sparkle Pop, and 13 more Publishers Reach a Settlement

Graphic text that reads 'NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A SETTLEMENT' against a colorful, abstract background.

Another big motion in Diamond’s chapter 7 drama has been filed today as a compromise has been reached between Diamond and its Trustee Morgan W. Fisher, Sparkle Pop, and 13 more publishers. This new settlement impacts the “Palik Consignment Group” which includes Aspen, Black Mask Studios, DSTLRY, Heavy Metal International, Magnetic Press, Massive Publishing, Oni-Lion Forge Publishing, Panini UK, Alien Books, Graphic Mundi, Titan Publishing Group, Vault Comics, and Dark Horse Comics.

The publishers, Diamond, and Sparkle Pop have been a fight regarding consigned goods. The publishers feel the goods are theirs, Diamond claims it has a right to them and wants to sell it to pay back debts, and it’s currently stored by Sparkle Pop (which purchased some of Diamond’s assets). Sparkle Pop has also been caught selling the consigned goods.

In August, Diamond and its Trustee reached a settlement with a different group of publishers, a total of 15. That settlement didn’t include Sparkle Pop and is currently being litigated further.

The two deals are very different. While the initial deal involved an audit and publishers paying for the packing and shipping, this deal is a similar concept but structured very differently.

It would end fights over relief between these publishers, Diamond, and Sparkle Pop, effectively closing the long-running battle over consigned goods.

The deal includes:

  • The Palik Consignment Group are granted Chapter 11 administrative expenses;
  • Money in Court Registry Escrow will be released to the Trustee;
  • When the settlement agreement with the Ad Hoc Consignment Group (the other publishers) is approved, the Trustee will disburse $308,890 to Sparkle Pop with remaining funds going to the Trustee;
  • The SP Escrow will be released to Sparkle Pop. That amount is $105,856;
  • The Distribution Agreements of the Palik Consignment Group are officially rejected;
  • Adversary Proceedings will be dismissed;
  • The Trustee will file a notice that the Consigned Inventory is abandoned and belongs to the Palik Consignment Group;
  • Sparkle Pop will get inventory of the default judgements including Digital Manga, Net Comics, Valiant, and the inventory covered in the Image Comics settlement.

Sparkle Pop will get $787,380 total. They are also part of Tariff Refund Rights Sharing and that as well as the escrow amount will satisfy Sparkle Pop’s claims against the Trustee, Diamond, and the Palik Consignment Group. Sparkle Pop has been fighting to get paid for warehouse storage as well as costs associated with selling consigned goods.

Tariff Refunds were mentioned, I believe for the first time, in this filing. They’ll be split 50/50 between Sparkle Pop and the Trustee minus whatever costs to get the refund.

The mechanism for publishers to get their product back is interesting. There are two options listed:

  • Pik&Pak Option 1: Sparkle Pop picks 4% of the value of remaining wholesale Consigned Inventory in lieu of payment; the remaining 96% is picked, packed, palletized, and made available without additional charge;
  • Pik&Pak Option 2: Each member pays 2% of wholesale value directly to Sparkle Pop; all remaining inventory is picked, packed, palletized, and made available. Risk of loss transfers upon loading at dock or tender to carrier.

Each Palik Consignment Group Member shall have thirty days after notice to remove its inventory from the Warehouse with failure to timely remove it being deemed abandonment. Members can also request that Sparkle Pop destroys the inventory at no additional cost.

This is a major step into wrapping up Diamond’s chapter 7 drama which began in January 2025. While there’s still a long way to go this is potentially a key compromise to wrapping things up.

You can read all of the filings below:

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Magnetic Press reveals its Spring 2027 Graphic Novel Lineup

Oni Press and Magnetic Press have unveiled Magnetic Press’s Spring 2027 slate of incredible international new releases, sure to delight English-reading audiences experiencing them for the first time.

Mister Invincible Redux

Written and illustrated by Pascal Jouselin
$24.99 US | 144 PGS. | HC
On Sale 1/26/2027

Mister Invincible is a playful, inventive comic series by Pascal Jousselin starring a superhero whose power isn’t strength or speed but the ability to manipulate the comic page itself. He steps between panels, reaches across gutters, and bends time and space by treating the layout as his battlefield. The stories mix slapstick humor with clever format tricks, creating adventures that are as much puzzles as they are superhero tales, appealing to both kids and adults who enjoy seeing the medium turned inside out.

Mister Invincible Redux

Loba Loca

Written by Guillaume ‘Run’ Renard
Illustrated by Guillaume Singelin
$24.99 US | 208 PGS. | SC
On Sale 2/9/2027

Loba Loca is a gritty, heartfelt spinoff of the MFKZ universe, created by Guillaume “Run” Renard and illustrated by Guillaume Singelin as part of their design studio Label 619. It follows Guadalupe “Guada” Mayflower, a teenager whose life unravels after a social scandal lands her under house arrest. When she discovers a hidden connection to the infamous luchador Diablo, Guada is thrust into a chaotic road trip through the underbelly of this satirical, noir-ish universe. Guided by the washed‑up wrestler Tigre, she confronts family secrets, media exploitation, and the violent legacy she never asked for.

Loba Loca

Wahcommo: KAYA

Written and illustrated by Luis NCT
$29.99 US | 144 PGS. | HC
On Sale 3/30/2027

Wahcommo: Kaya is the direct sequel to Spanish cartoonist Luis NCT (Killadelphia, Empty Zone)’s acclaimed graphic novel Wahcommo. It continues the story of Kaya, the fierce young warrior who defied her tribe’s patriarchal traditions to become a “Seeker.”

In this standalone adventure, Kaya deals with the fallout of her previous quest. Having returned to her tribe with the treasures of the North, she must now navigate the political and social consequences of her success. The book maintains Luis NCT’s signature “painterly” art style, blending high-fantasy adventure with a grounded exploration of cultural shift, legacy, and the weight of being a pioneer in a world resistant to change.

Wahcommo: KAYA

A Scoundrel in the New World

Written by Alain Ayroles
Illustrated by Juanjo Guarnido
$34.99 US | 160 PGS. | HC
On Sale 3/30/2027

A Scoundrel in the New World is a masterwork of European comics that serves as a spectacular (if unofficial) sequel to the seventeenth-century Spanish picaresque literary novel The Swindler (El Buscón) by Francisco de Quevedo.

The story follows the rogue Don Pablos of Segovia, a low-born but incredibly cunning scoundrel who travels to the New World (the “Spanish West Indies”) to escape his miserable past and find fortune. The narrative is framed as Pablos is interrogated by colonial authorities in Cusco, where he recounts his odyssey from the gutters of Spain to the highest palaces of the Americas. His journey takes him through the Andes and the Amazon as he chases the mythical El Dorado, constantly shifting identities from beggar to nobleman in order to survive.​ 

A Scoundrel in the New World

Tunnels

Written and illustrated by Michaël Sanlavaille
$19.99 US | 160 PGS. | SC
On Sale 4/20/2027

Tunnels is a high-octane road trip adventure exploring family dynamics, grief, and mental health in a fantasy scenario from award-winning French cartoonist Michaël Sanlaville (Lastman, Banana Sioule).

A mundane family road trip sees a couple and their three daughters (Jolène, Samantha, and baby Mila) traveling in their Volvo station wagon toward a summer vacation. The narrative shifts abruptly when the family passes through a series of tunnels to find themselves in a distorted, nightmarish landscape. They are thrust into a deadly, high-speed chase, pursued by mysterious, black-helmeted drivers in futuristic racing cars. What starts as a claustrophobic survival thriller, described as a blend of Mad Max, Steven Spielberg’s Duel, and Wacky Races, evolves into a poignant exploration of family bonds and the psychological weight of loss. Sanlaville utilizes a nervous, cinematic art style to capture the relentless sense of motion, culminating in a surprising final act that shifts the story’s scale from action-adventure to an emotional family drama.

Tunnels

Peter Pan of Kensington

Written by José Luis Munuera and J. M. Barrie
Illustrated by José Luis Munuera
$24.99 US | 96 PGS. | HC
On Sale 4/27/2027

Peter Pan of Kensington is a lush graphic novel by José Luis Munuera (Fraternity) that serves as a “prequel” adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s classic work. Rather than retreading the famous Peter and Wendy, Munuera adapts the lesser-known 1902 text The Little White Bird, where Peter Pan first appeared as an infant-like “between-thing” who escaped his human life to live in London’s Kensington Gardens.

The story follows six-year-old Maimie Mannering, who becomes trapped in the gardens after lock-up. As night falls, the park transforms into a magical and often perilous realm ruled by fairies and talking animals. Mannering is rescued by Peter Pan, a wild and mercurial boy who can fly but lacks human empathy. While Peter tries to entice her to stay forever in his “imaginary island” within the park, Mannering struggles with the terrifying reality of the supernatural world and her desperate desire to return to her mother. Munuera uses a gorgeous, painterly style to capture the whimsical yet dark “Gothic-Victorian” atmosphere of Barrie’s original vision, focusing on themes of childhood innocence, the cruelty of memory, and the thin veil between imagination and reality.

Peter Pan of Kensington

Ter

Written by Rodolphe
Illustrated by Christophe Dubois
$29.99 US | 224 PGS. | HC
On Sale 5/4/2027

Collect the entire trilogy of writer Rodolphe and artist Christophe Dubois’s critically acclaimed science-fiction series Ter in a single omnibus volume! The series is a blend of “medieval-futurism” and high-concept speculative fiction that begins as a mystery and evolves into a grand space opera.

The story begins on a strange, lush planet called Ter, where a primitive society lives among the ruins of inexplicable, ancient technology. The narrative kicks off when a young grave robber named Pip discovers a naked, mute man sleeping inside a tomb. This stranger, nicknamed Mandor (or “Main d’Or” for the hand-shaped tattoo on his arm), possesses an uncanny, instinctive ability to repair complex mechanical objects that the locals treat as relics or magic. As Mandor regains his speech and integrates into the village of Bas Courtil, he is increasingly viewed as a messianic figure. The trilogy follows his quest to uncover his own origins, eventually revealing that the “planet” Ter is actually a massive, decaying generation ship, the Jupiter, and its inhabitants are the descendants of space travelers who have forgotten their history and turned their technological environment into a world of myth and religion.

This omnibus edition contains the entire trilogy in a single volume.

Ter

Astrogamma

Written and illustrated by LRNZ
$19.99 US | 160 PGS. | SC
On Sale 6/8/2027 

Astrogamma is a visual experiment in science fiction by the Italian artist and designer of Golem, Lorenzo Ceccotti, better known as LRNZ.

The story is set in a world grappling with a bizarre biological and metaphysical crisis. It follows three main characters whose lives intersect during an apocalyptic event triggered by the appearance of “Astrogamma,” a mysterious, godlike sentai entity of energy. As giant insectoid creatures and strange phenomena begin to consume the city, the narrative shifts between a gritty, street-level survival horror and a grand, philosophical exploration of evolution and the end of humanity. It is a hallmark of LRNZ’s signature style that blends manga influences, heavy industrial design, and fluid, cinematic action.

Astrogamma

Exclusive Reveal: Exclusive Enamel Pins from Run and Guillaume Singelin’s LOBA LOCA

In partnership with France’s Label 619, Oni Press and Magnetic Press have announced the Kickstarter campaign for LOBA LOCA, a new graphic novel set in the MFKZ Universe from internationally acclaimed creators Run and Guillaume Singelin. With Luchadores, lunatics, and long-buried secrets lurking around every corner, LOBA LOCA is a high-octane odyssey of self-discovery. Fans can support the graphic novel on Kickstarter now. 

Rebellious seventeen-year-old Guadalupe “Guada” Mayflower is just trying to survive the mundane misery of school bullies and social media scandals. But when an explosive, caught-on-camera outburst lands her under house arrest, she starts digging through her mother’s attic and unearths a diary that shatters everything she thought she knew about her family, including the true identity of her infamous father. Guada soon finds herself on a dangerous road trip through the city’s criminal underbelly. From legendary luchadores to ruthless underworld figures and reality show stars, she must navigate a world of violence to confront her past and define her future. 

Spinning out of Guillaume “Run” Renard’s 2002 short film “Mutafukaz: Operation Blackhead,” MFKZ has grown into the hit Netflix film from Studio 4C directed by Shôjirô Nishimi and Renard and starring English language voice actors Vince Staples, Kenn Michael, Giancarlo Esposito, Danny Trejo, and RZA as well as a groundbreaking graphic novel series. Now Run is teaming up with renowned animator and cartoonist Guillaume Singelin to return to the fan-favorite MFKZ Universe and expand it with a one-of-a-kind road trip in LOBA LOCA. 

In addition to the softcover edition of LOBA LOCA, Magnetic Press is also producing a Deluxe Hardcover and a Limited Edition Slipcase Edition, which will feature a foil-stamped textured slipcase, foil-stamped bookplate, and an exclusive set of enamel pins.

We have the exclusive reveal of the enamel pins! Check them out below and then sign up so you don’t miss out when it launches!

Magnetic and Oni Press Unleash Scavengers Reign Storyboard Artist and Director Jonathan Djob Nkondo’s Peaceful Remission

Oni Press and Magnetic Press have announced Peaceful Remission, a new graphic novel written and drawn by internationally acclaimed animator and artist Jonathan Djob Nkondo, best known for his work on Scavengers Reign, League of Legends, Love, Death & Robots, as well as his contribution to Gorillaz’s latest animated short film, “The Mountain, The Moon Cave, and The Sad God.” Peaceful Remission will arrive in comic shops on September 16th. 

Set in a satellite asteroid home orbiting Earth, Peaceful Remission follows elderly couple Marlène and Jerry Nomo, whose quiet life is disrupted by a mysterious nighttime rumble. But the real tension lies not in the noise but in Marlène’s simmering frustration with Jerry’s passivity. The incident becomes a catalyst for emotional confrontation, revealing the cracks in their long-standing relationship. When Jerry’s obsession with a recent discovery leaves Marlene responsible for his health and well-being, their seemingly ordinary tasks – shopping, driving, caregiving – are refracted through a surreal, futuristic lens, emphasizing the emotional weight of routine and the quiet heroism of unspoken love. Encapsulating themes of conjugal fatigue, silent devotion, and the illusion of tranquility, this surreal, contemplative work is told through clean, futuristic interiors contrasted with intimate character framing. In this fragmented yet lyrical tale that alternates between dialogue and silent observation, Jonathan Djob Nkondo uses the sterile calm of space as a metaphor for emotional distance, crafting a story that feels both timeless and eerily current.

On September 16th, PEACEFUL REMISSION will be available in bookstores and comic shops for readers to discover the artist’s masterful work for themselves.

Peaceful Remission

Exclusive Reveal: Limited Slipcase Edition of Prince of Persia Creator’s new graphic novel: LIBERTY

Oni Press and Magnetic Press have announced the Kickstarter campaign for Liberty, a sweeping historical graphic novel written by renowned writer and video game designer Jordan Mechner, the creator of the groundbreaking Prince of Persia franchise, with art by Étienne Le Roux and Loïc Chevallier. This lushly illustrated and meticulously researched epic dramatizes the true story of the secret arms smugglers who helped win the American Revolution. Sign up so you don’t miss out when Liberty launches on Kickstarter. 

Set in 1776, Liberty follows the daring exploits of Silas Deane, a Connecticut merchant, and Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, a flamboyant French playwright. While Beaumarchais is most famous for writing The Barber of Seville, his most important work was done in secret.  While an outnumbered American rebel army struggles to defend New York against British forces, Beaumarchais orchestrates a clandestine mission from Europe to funnel weapons and support to the colonists. His efforts — fraught with political intrigue, betrayal, and high-stakes diplomacy — reveal a hidden chapter of history where art, ambition, and revolution collide. 

While Jordan Mechner is best known as the creator of the pioneering Prince of Persia video games as well as beloved games like Karateka and The Last Express, he has spent recent years writing breathtaking graphic novels including Monte Cristo, a thrilling modernization of Alexandre Dumas’s classic novel drawn by Mario Alberti and the graphic memoir Replay which was awarded the 2023 Chateau de Cheverny graphic novel prize. With Liberty, the renowned creator is joining forces with one of France’s most dynamic art duos Étienne Le Roux and Loïc Chevallier, whose intricately detailed and profoundly expressive artwork has earned them legions of fans around the world. 

In addition to the deluxe hardcover edition of Liberty, Magnetic Press is also producing a Limited Collectors 250th Anniversary edition, which will feature a foil-stamped slipcase with Fleur‑de‑Lis & Liberty Iconography, a ribbon bookmark, foil-gilded pages, and a bookplate signed and numbered by Jordan Mechner.

We have an exclusive reveal of that slipcase along with a preview of the graphic novel! Check it out below and don’t miss out when it launches on Kickstarter!

Exclusive: Get a First look at the Urbance Statue from Magnetic and Oni Press

Urbance

Magnetic Press and Oni Press will soon launch a Kickstarter for Urbance, a sci-fi adventure series by Internationally acclaimed writer, artist, and director Joël Dos Reis Viegas, the co-founder of Steambot Studios whose media credits includeinclude work on video games like Batman: Arkham Origins, Brink, and Thief; tv series including Black Dynamite and Siren; and the 2014 film Godzilla. Fans can sign up on the Kickstarter prelaunch page to receive an email when the campaign launches.

Urbance is a bio-punk Romeo & Juliet in the neon-lit style of Aeon Flux in a Jet Set Radio future city. It’s described as a kinetic fusion of urban cyberpunk, gender‑charged tension, and high‑style action, it’s a story about rebellion, identity, and the dangerous power of connection in a world designed to keep the population divided.

Urbance welcomes readers to Neopolis, a futuristic neon‑drenched city where physical desire has become deadly. A mysterious virus has infected every human at birth, making intimate contact between the sexes instantly fatal. To survive, society enforces absolute abstinence and segregation: boys and girls are raised apart, conditioned to fear, even hate, one another. A colossal wall cuts the city in two, and entire youth cultures have evolved in isolation, fueled by tribal identity, coded fashion, and explosive street‑clan rivalries. But a new underground drug, N‑Dorphin, which is rumored to bypass the virus’s lethal effects, begins circulating through the streets and destabilizes the fragile balance of power in Neopolis, igniting turf wars and paranoia as factions scramble for control. Kenzell and Lesya, two teens from opposite sides who defy the rules and risk everything to cross the divide, are caught in the crossfire. Together, they uncover a conspiracy far bigger than any clan feud, and their forbidden alliance becomes a spark in a city ready to explode.

Urbance began as a high‑style, hyper‑urban adult animated project created by Joël Dos Reis Viegas and developed at Steambot Studios. Following a smash-hit Kickstarter campaign backed by thousands of fans worldwide, Steambot partnered with Yapiko Animation in Tokyo in 2015 to complete the 8-minute animated short film.

The Urbance Saga is 828 pages of cyber-slick, dynamic adventure. Fans can collect the complete series as a set of four premium 6×9” softcover books featuring the full story in dynamic black‑and‑white artwork with full‑color opening sequences in every volume. The series is also available as a pair of deluxe limited edition hardcover collections.

We have the exclusive reveal of the limited-edition resin statue that will be available with the crowdfunding campaign. Take a look below and sign up now so you don’t miss out on when it launches.

Actual final resin color may vary (from this mockup)

Urbance statue

Exclusive: Mathieu Bablet’s Silent Jenny Deluxe Slipcase Revealed

Oni Press and Magnetic Press have announced the Kickstarter campaign for Silent Jenny, by internationally acclaimed comic author Mathieu Bablet. Sign up now to get notified when the Kickstarter campaign launches. 

Silent Jenny explores a not-too-distant future, where climate change continues to ravage the planet, and the disappearance of insects has led to the end of pollination, rendering vast areas of land infertile. A survival dynamic has emerged—mobile cities called “monads” have formed, and people strive to help each other; each group with its own customs, traditions, and ways of life.

Jenny is a rather solitary researcher trying to restore the world as it once was. She seeks to recover bee DNA to clone and re-create pollinating insects. However, she will come to realize that this is impossible—the old world no longer exists, and a new one must be built. She will have to make peace with the notion that all things come to an end, no matter how much you may fight the inevitable..

In addition to the deluxe hardcover edition of Silent Jenny, the Kickstarter campaign will feature a limited boxed edition and an exclusive 24-page 6×9 Codex Art Book, featuring a look at the world of Silent Jenny.

We have an exclusive reveal of the Silent Jenny Deluxe Slipcase! Check it out below along with the cover for Silent Jenny and don’t miss out, sign up today to find out when it launches.

The Consignment Group files their Support for the Ad Hoc Committee’s Motion to release Consigned Stock in Diamond’s Chapter 7 Case

The Consignment Group, which consists of Aspen, Black Mask, DSTLRY, Dynamic Force/Dynamite, Heavy Metal, Magnetic Press, Massive Publishing, Oni-Lion Forge, Panini, Alien Books, Graphic Mundi, Titan, Vault Comics, and Dark Horse, have submitted a response/joinder to the court in support of the Ad Hoc Committee‘s motion for the court to release consigned stock currently held by Diamond.

One of the biggest fights during Diamond’s chapter 11/chapter 7 process has concerned consigned goods provided by publishers and currently held by Diamond and stored by Sparkle Pop. In short, Diamond believes they “own” the product and can sell the goods to help pay off its debts. Of course, the publishers wants their goods back.

In their response/joinder, the Consignment Group argues:

  1. The publishers have a distribution agreement with Diamond for the goods on a consignment basis, but the publishers own the inventory,
  2. If the distribution agreement is terminated, the goods need to be returns,
  3. Diamond currently has a lack of “adequate storage,” has let insurance lapse, and the goods are still being sold unauthorized,
  4. The stock is losing value and publishers aren’t able to distribute the product through other ways which is causing issues with consumers as well as contractual claims,
  5. The distribution agreement has been terminated/rejected and because of that, the goods should be immediately returned,
  6. Some consigned goods were provided after Diamond’s chapter 11 process began, so the trustee doesn’t have claim to that.

They’re asking the judge to grant the Ad Hoc Committee’s relief and release the consigned inventory, as well as any other relief the Court deems just and proper.

You can read the full filing below.

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Diamond’s Adversary Proceeding Complaint Dismissal Response gets a March 30 Deadline

Diamond Comic Distributors

Diamond‘s chapter 11/chapter 7 drama has had a lot of twists and turns in recent weeks. There’s been multiple requests by publishers to get their consigned goods back, accusations of selling consigned goods when they shouldn’t have been sold, and more. One of the bigger motions has been an attempt by numerous publishers to dismiss the adversary proceedings between Diamond and the publisher.

One of the biggest fights during Diamond’s chapter 11/chapter 7 process has concerned consigned goods provided by publishers and currently held by Diamond and stored by Sparkle Pop. In short, Diamond believes they “own” the product and can sell the goods to help pay off its debts. Of course, the publishers wants their goods back.

A decision as to who owns the product was put on hold by the court and Diamond was offered the option to sue each individual publisher, which they did. Those lawsuits have played out for over half a year at this point.

One small detail of that fight involves Diamond’s contracts with the publishers which Diamond had to accept or reject during the chapter 11/chapter 7 process. A deadline for that decision came and pass with Diamond making no decision. The publishers have since motioned saying that counts as a rejection, the goods are theirs then, and the adversary proceedings should be dismissed.

Numerous filings were released today setting the date for Diamond and its counsel to respond to that motion to dismiss the adversary proceedings as March 30, 2026.

Publishers included in today’s filings include Aspen, Black Mask Studios, Dark Horse, DSTLRY, Dynamic Forces, Heavy Metal, Magnetic Press, Massive Publishing, Oni Press, Panini, Alien Books, Titan Comics, and Vault Storyworks.

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