Since our “Comic Book” Podcast rarely covers comics these days, we thought we’d dip back into our Wednesday Warrior past and share this “Very Special Episode” about the future of the comic book industry as Diamond heads to bankruptcy and the fate of assets like Free Comic Book Day are now up for the highest bidder! There will be a Free Comic Book Day in 2025, but what about 2026?
and I took advantage of our Riverside account and turned the cameras on for this cross-post!As we say in the delivery business, “Enjoyyyyyyyy!”
League Podcast Special Edition:
Diamond Bankruptcy and the future of Free Comic Book Day
Join Matt Dursin and newly minted standup comedian Clay N. Ferno for a special edition of The League celebrating the ghosts of Free Comic Book Day past and discussing the downfall and bankruptcy of Diamond! Clay shares his first experience doing standup comedy and discusses the variety show he recently headlined with the help of Ultimate Durson. The duo also delve into the future of Free Comic Book Day in the wake of Diamond Comics' bankruptcy and reminisce about their days as Wednesday Warriors. Stay tuned to the League Podcast feeds on Spotify and YouTube for recommendations on must-watch shows and movies, and reflections on the current state of comics (since 2009).
00:00 Introduction and Free Comic Book Day Confusion
01:06 Clay N. Ferno Standup
02:44 Challenges and Experiences in Standup Comedy
06:34 Will & Harper
10:24 Diamond Comics Bankruptcy and Impact
13:14 Free Comic Book Day: Past and Future
31:01 Digital Comics and Retailer Incentives
34:01 The Future of Comic Book Shops
35:09 Diamond's Sale and Industry Changes
36:17 The Decline of Physical Comic Shops
41:56 Personal Reflections on Comic Collecting
51:28 Marvel Movie Reviews and Industry Insights
58:24 Classic Movie Recommendations
59:50 Podcast and Final Thoughts
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