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The bankruptcy comes at a particularly challenging time for independent publishers, many of whom rely on Diamond's distribution network to get their titles into the hands of readers. Hosts Neon and Geeky Sparkles emphasized that while larger publishers like Marvel and DC have alternative distribution channels through Lunar and Penguin Random House, many smaller publishers depend solely on Diamond. This creates a precarious situation in which the very existence of indie comics could be at risk.