At the end of the week with no release for Marvel Comics, sources have confirmed to Polygon that Marvel Comics plans to launch its own press release in the months of May and June, due to disruptions in the company's distribution channel. caused by the coronavirus epidemic.
Comedy stores across the country are closed due to restrictions on accommodation, Digital Comic Dealers, the sole distributor of many US comic book publishers, announced on March 23 that it would stop shipping until further notice. Ever since both stores and publishers have been struggling to adapt, with many retailers surprisingly backlash the continuation of the digital release.
Many smaller publishers have stopped producing altogether, and DC Comics has said it will follow other distribution channels. Marvel's last statement on the matter was before the announcement of the Diamond, March 20, when it offered deep discounts to retailers who were able to stay open and receive the product.
Polygon's sources confirmed that Marvel is currently planning to suspend one of the issues it plans to release in May and June. Given that some company articles issue more than once a month, this amounts to a break from 15% to 20% of its total books. This would be seen as an indication that either some of those books within two months were included in the issue, or simply moved to once a month. Marvel published about 100 stories in March.
The sources could not confirm which books will be suspended, but assured Polygon that Marvel will officially unveil its long-term plans in the coming weeks, where more details will be available – and that all of Marvel's talent working on set topics will be paid for their work so far.
