Diamond Distributors, Reboots, and Marvel's Modernization Problem

Steve and Mike examine how COVID-19's impact on Diamond Comic Distributors is rippling through the comic book industry and local shops. They discuss the cycle of constant universe reboots at Marvel and DC, Marvel's controversial attempts to modernize characters through woke storytelling (including the poorly-received New Warriors reboot with characters named Snowflake and Safe Space), and the broader challenge facing publishers: chasing trends and pandering versus writing genuinely good stories with strong character development. The conversation also touches on quality vs. quantity in content creation across multiple media. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

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