The Business: Diamond Is Done As It Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Stick a fork in it. US Comics is DONE.

The retail end of the Collapse is going to be too obvious to ignore next year.

Diamond couldn't get it together. That was Chapter 11. They're giving up, hence Chapter 7.

As many of the shops fed by Diamond also sell boardgames, cards, Tabletop, etc. this kneecaps so many hobby industries that are already struggling to stay in meatspace instead of going solely through online shops (including Amazon). Expect shops in your area (if you're in the US) to close, change inventory, or even change business model (which is what they should do; if anyone is primed to convert to Private Member Clubhouses funded by membership dues, or Event Centers available for space rental, it's the retail sector).

Couple this with the big online stores being able to sell at a discount, or with free shipping, to customers and you can see why retail keeps getting crushed unless it's something like fast food or needs to be tried on.

Get used to buying on Amazon, DriveThru, or resellers (Ebay, Half-Price, etc.).