Campus Comics Cast 208 - April 2025 Next Phase and Pre-Orders

Welcome to episode 208 of the Campus Comics Cast and as the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers rise, so does our episode count. Join us as we look at comic book pre-orders for April 2025. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening Music 00:00:25 Intro 00:00:42 Comic distribution news 00:06:50 Listener Comments 00:11:00 Next Phase catalog start 00:17:25 DC 00:34:00 Image 00:47:06 Marvel 00:58:25 Panels 01:02:30 Pullbox 01:12:30 Outros 01:13:56 Stingers What happens when the comic book industry faces unprecedented upheaval? Are we witnessing the dawn of a new era in publishing, or is chaos here to stay? Need to know what comic books you should pre-order in April 2025? This episode dives deep into the shifting landscape of comic book distribution, exploring how changes at major players like Diamond, Lunar, and Penguin Random House impact not just publishers but also comic shop owners and fans. If you’ve ever wondered what these changes mean for your favorite titles or how they affect the industry’s future, this is the episode for you. Learn which distributor is now handling comics from your favorite publisher. Discover insider insights into publisher moves and distribution strategies that could reshape the comic book world. Get recommendations about comic books you should consider ordering in April 2025. Learn about exciting new titles, including "They Choose Violence" and "Benjamin," and why they’re worth adding to your collection. Get expert commentary on the challenges and opportunities facing comic shops in this evolving market. Don’t miss out on this episode—press play now to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing world of comics!