The party is officially OVER. That one magical day that floods local comic shops with new and old fans alike is facing a death warrant. We're talking about the end of Free Comic Book Day as you know it, and the cause is an industry-shattering cataclysm: the impending collapse of Diamond Comic Distributors. This isn't just a rumor circulating on Avonetics; it's the terrifying reality. Diamond doesn't just run FCBD—they OWN it, and their downfall means they're dragging this critical event into the abyss with them. We peel back the curtain on the panicked conversations happening right now. Comic shop owners confess they bleed cash on FCBD, but they also call it their absolute lifeline—the single most important marketing event of the year for luring in new readers and securing the future of their business. So what happens now? Will a new savior emerge from the chaos? Can giants like Penguin, Lunar, or Universal possibly untangle the legal mess and resurrect the event, or is the industry about to lose its biggest weapon for growth FOREVER? This is the ultimate insider report on the battle for the soul of comics. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.