Just weeks after the announcement of new comics publisher DSTLRY is coming onto the scene, Lunar Distribution has announced they’ve signed a distribution agreement with the company. The deal will allow Lunar to distribute DSTLRY products to the comic book specialty market.
“In a few brief years, Lunar has emerged as one of the most dependable and professional distributors in the industry,” says DSTLRY Chief Creative Officer Chip Mosher. “We’re excited to partner with an organization as trusted and aligned with the needs of the direct market as Lunar.”
The news also revealed DSTLRY’s debut title, The Devil’s Cut, will compile unfiltered stories from creators in 72 oversized pages printed on premium paper, featuring a flight of high-proof work from Founding Creators Mirka Andolfo, Brian Azzarello, Marc Bernardin, Elsa Charretier, Becky Cloonan, Lee Garbett, Jock, Joëlle Jones, Tula Lotay, Jamie McKelvie, Junko Mizuno, Stephanie Phillips, Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and Ram V; edited by Founding Editor Will Dennis. No release date has been given yet.
In recent years, Lunar was notably the go-to for DC Comics after the pandemic created complications for publishers.
For more on this news read the official press release below.
New Haven, IN (May 15, 2023) — Lunar Distribution is pleased to announce that it has signed a distribution agreement with new publisher DSTLRY to distribute their products to the comic book specialty market.
DSTLRY is a next-generation comics publisher and collectibles company that redefines creator-owned comic books for consumers worldwide. Founded by comiXology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, DSTLRY aims to revolutionize the creator-publisher relationship by giving their founding creators an equity stake in the company, in addition to retaining ownership of their characters and concepts.
“In a few brief years, Lunar has emerged as one of the most dependable and professional distributors in the industry,” says DSTLRY Chief Creative Officer Chip Mosher. “We’re excited to partner with an organization as trusted and aligned with the needs of the direct market as Lunar.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to partner with DSTLRY to bring their titles to our direct market accounts,” says Lunar Distribution co-founder Christina Merkler. “Chip and David have a reputation for being innovative and exploring novel approaches to increase industry growth. The creators behind The Devil’s Cut are truly outstanding, hinting at the books to come. We can’t wait to get this line into retailers’ hands.”
DSTLRY’s debut title, The Devil’s Cut, compiles unfiltered stories from the most fearless creators, offering a distinct taste of the quality to come. The title offers 72 oversized pages printed on premium paper, featuring a flight of high-proof work from Founding Creators Mirka Andolfo, Brian Azzarello, Marc Bernardin, Elsa Charretier, Becky Cloonan, Lee Garbett, Jock, Joëlle Jones, Tula Lotay, Jamie McKelvie, Junko Mizuno, Stephanie Phillips, Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and Ram V; edited by Founding Editor Will Dennis.
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