DC Comics announced it was parting ways with Diamond Comic Distribution, formerly the comic industry's lone, monopolistic distributor. Geppi Family Enterprises owns Diamond. Comics published by DC will be distributed by the newly formed UCS Comic ... Continue Reading
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Hagerstown Speedway shut down by health department
The Washington County Health Department closed the Hagerstown Speedway. The reason? For non-compliance with Governor Larry Hogan's Executive Order relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hagerstown Raceway has been non-compliant for months now. ... Continue Reading
Governor Larry Hogan lifts the stay-at-home order for Maryland
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced yesterday that he is lifting his stay-at-home order. The state of Maryland will start Phase 1 of recovery Friday, March 15, at 5 PM. Nothing's changed to make such a move warranted. The number of people infected ... Continue Reading
Rocky Ridge Collectibles to reopen today [Updated]
Rocky Ridge Collectibles is a flea market located on the Maryland side of the Masson-Dixon Line. They announced on Facebook yesterday that they are reopening today. The act is in defiance of the stay-at-home shutdown order directed by Maryland Governor ... Continue Reading
Diamond Comic Distributors is shut down, but it was not their choice
Self-proclaimed non-journalist Rich Johnston at Bleeding Cool "broke" the story that Diamond Comic Distributors is ceasing operations until further notice. It's due to the COVID19 pandemic. That means they will no longer be distributing comic books for ... Continue Reading