Diamond is pleased to announce that it has formally
agreed to carry Red Giant Entertainment Inc’s (QTCQB: REDG) full line of
Giant-Size ad-supported free print comic books throughout their comic book
specialty market network of over 2,800 stores, as well as expanding Red Giant’s
existing distribution to bookstores in the US and UK markets via Diamond Book
Distributors.
“This is a watershed moment for Red Giant,” stated Benny
Powell, CEO, Red Giant Entertainment. “We have proven our Intellectual Property
online and in the digital comic marketplace. Now, we are pleased to work with
this cornerstone institution to help grow and support the comic book retail
industry as well as our offline audience.”
Per the agreement, Diamond will carry Red Giant’s full
advertising-supported Giant-Size line of comic books which will be free to
retailers and consumers throughout the Diamond network of stores. Diamond will also continue to sell Red Giant
books to comic book specialty stores worldwide.
Additionally, Red Giant has signed an advertising agreement, commencing
with the January PREVIEWS Catalog for books shipping in March to increase its
brand and reach to this sector.
“Diamond is pleased to be working with Red Giant,
offering their line of top-notch comics into domestic and international
markets,” said John Wurzer, Vice President of Purchasing for Diamond Comic
Distributors. “Diamond will market Red Giant’s comics to retailers, devoted
comic fans and those new to comics who would be interested in the various types
of genres Red Giant’s comics offer. These efforts will get Red Giant comics
into more comic book specialty shops through our distribution network,
spreading the Red Giant name to more audiences."