In 1982, Baltimore-based comics retailer Steve Geppi founded Diamond Comic Distributors. Diamond became the successor to direct market pioneer Phil Seuling's … See more

In 1995, Geppi founded Diamond International Galleries, which acquired Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction house (2004), and in 2005, Pennsylvania-based Morphy Auctions. In 1999, Geppi founded Diamond Select Toys, and in 2006 he founded See more

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In 1983, Diamond was criticized for taking exception to certain "adult"-themed titles and scenes, effectively causing the cancellation of a … See more

Diamond's monthly comics retail catalog, Previews, has been produced by Diamond for over 25 years for store owners and comic shop … See more

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1. ^ Warshaw, Michael with illustration by Neal Adams, "From Mailman to Tycoon," Success (June, 1994), pp. 28–32
2. ^ Duin, Steve and Richardson, Mike (ed.s) "Direct Distribution" … See more