ICv2: Comic Distributor Directory

Comic Sources for Retailers

Posted by ICv2 on October 14, 2003 @ 11:00 pm CT

This is a directory of comic distributors, with links to more extensive profile pages on each of them.

Note: This is the first in a series of distributor directories we'll be doing in each of our five categories. If you're a distributor in the toy, anime, game, or movie/tv merchandise categories and we don't have your profile, please e-mail TFlinn@icv2.com to be included.

Diamond Comic Distributors

Diamond is the 'big dog' among comic distributors with over 500 employees, five locations and 13 pick-up points in the U.S. and a subsidiary in the U.K. Diamond is the exclusive specialty store distributor for DC, Image, Dark Horse, Marvel, and Wizard. Diamond deals in all the categories covered by ICv2: anime, comics, games, toys, and movie/tv licensed goods. Diamond sells in advance via its monthly Previews catalog and also maintains the 'Star System,' a permanent backlist of several thousand items across all five categories. For contacts and ordering information see the Diamond Comic Distributors Company Profile.

FM International

FM International carries comics, anime, toys, and movie/tv related merchandise. FM sells in advance via a monthly catalog (FM Request Line), and maintains an extensive backlist in comics, anime, and movie/tv related items. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, FM offers same day shipping on reorders. For contacts and ordering information see the FM International Company Profile.

Cold Cut Comics Distribution

Based in San Jose, California, Cold Cut specializes in back issues from over 200 different independent publishers. With over 10,000 comic skus in stock, Cold Cut is a fast and dependable source for reorders on independent comics. For contacts and ordering information see the Cold Cut Company Profile.

Koen Book Distributors

For over 30 years, Koen Book Distributors has grown to be one of the nation's most comprehensive book wholesalers. Koen is a full-service book wholesaler committed to bringing its customers the top bestsellers and the best in independent press titles, with unsurpassed service and expertise. For contacts and ordering information see the Koen Book Distributors Company Profile.

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