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Diamond Distributors : ウィキペディア英語版 | Diamond Comic Distributors
Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. (often called Diamond Comics, DCD, or casually Diamond) is the largest comic book distributor serving North America. They transport comic books from both big and small comic book publishers, or suppliers, to retailers. Diamond dominates the direct market in the United States, and has exclusive arrangements with most major U.S. comics publishers, including Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, IDW Publishing,〔("IDW Becomes Diamond Premiere Publisher" )〕 Image Comics, Marvel Comics, and more. Diamond is also the parent company of Alliance Game Distributors, Diamond Select Toys, Diamond International Galleries, Hake's Americana & Collectibles, Morphy's Auctions, ''Baltimore'' magazine, Diamond Book Distributors, E. Gerber Products, Gemstone Publishing, and Geppi's Entertainment Museum. Diamond publishes ''Previews'', a monthly catalog/magazine showcasing upcoming comic books, graphic novels, toys, and other pop-culture merchandise available at comic book specialty shops. The publication is available to both comic shop retailers and consumers. == History== In 1982, Baltimore-based comics retailer Steve Geppi founded Diamond Comic Distributors. Diamond became the successor to direct market pioneer Phil Seuling's distribution dream when it took over New Media/Irjax's warehouses in 1982. Diamond further bought out early-distributor Bud Plant Inc. in 1988, and main rival Capital City Distribution in 1996, to assume a near-monopoly on comics distribution, including exclusivity deals with the major comic book publishers.
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