Diamond Comic Distributors and Diamond Book Distributors have recently announced a renewed multi-year distribution deal with ABLAZE, a prominent publisher in the comic book industry. This exclusive agreement covers distribution to both North American and international book markets, as well as the comic book specialty market.

ABLAZE, since its launch in 2019, has gained recognition for its exceptional catalog featuring an impressive lineup of acclaimed creators from around the world. The publisher has established a reputation for delivering high-quality content, with releases from renowned writers and artists such as Mark Russell, Michael Moreci, Mirka Andolfo, Werther Dell’Edera, Maria Llovet, Max Bemis, Zerocalcare, and many others. Their diverse range of titles has received critical acclaim and accolades.

In addition to their existing offerings, ABLAZE has exciting plans for expanding their selection of manga, manhwa, and webtoon titles under the ABLAZE MANGA line. Fans can look forward to upcoming releases such as The Breaker, a bestselling manhwa martial arts series, as well as graphic novels based on popular Korean webtoon series Get Schooled and Terror Man. ABLAZE is also set to publish Wakfu Manga, inspired by the hit Netflix anime series, and has recently debuted the stylish and macabre webtoon Zombie Makeout Club. Furthermore, they have acquired the publishing rights to four classic manga works by the legendary Osamu Tezuka.

Rich Young, Publisher and Co-Founder of ABLAZE, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, stating, “Diamond has been an important partner throughout our growth, and we are very happy to extend our relationship.” Young praised the efforts of Diamond’s teams in both the direct market and book market, emphasizing their commitment to customizing their services to meet the specific needs of ABLAZE and its channels of distribution.

ABLAZE’s success in the industry has been further recognized with multiple nominations for the prestigious 2023 Eisner Awards. Their nominations include Best Limited Series for Animal Castle, Best New Series for Traveling to Mars, Best Painter/Multimedia Artist for Felix Delep’s work on Animal Castle, and Best Writer for Mark Russell’s contributions to Traveling to Mars.

Tim Lenaghan, Chief Purchasing Officer for Geppi Family Enterprises, expressed enthusiasm for the continued collaboration with ABLAZE, emphasizing their innovative approach to publishing. Lenaghan stated, “Rich and his team have quickly established themselves as one of the most innovative publishers in comics, and Diamond feels privileged to be their exclusive distributor in both the Direct and Book markets.”

With the renewed partnership between ABLAZE and Diamond, fans can expect continued access to ABLAZE’s captivating and diverse comic book catalog, ensuring that readers worldwide can enjoy their exceptional storytelling and artistic talent.

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