A Publishing Update

January 26, 2026

A Short Publishing Pause and What’s Next

Since launching in 2023, DSTLRY has existed to prioritize creators, reward quality, and offer readers something truly exceptional, both in storytelling and presentation.

Our first full year in publishing, 2024, produced some truly amazing comics that we’re incredibly proud of. We launched standout series that immediately earned critical recognition, and Somna took home the Eisner for Best New Series, a first for any debut-year publisher.

Last year unfortunately brought more hurdles than consistency. Our distributor, Diamond, filed for bankruptcy, derailing our publishing schedule and preventing us from shipping our titles to the direct market (to name a few of the effects). DSTLRY books are now distributed by Penguin Random House to comic shops and the book market, a big step forward, but the transition created release gaps and added complexity to how and when books reach shelves.

All of these obstacles, and our commitment to release these books with the thought and resources they deserve, have led us to this moment where we need to take a short pause in publishing. Not because creators are behind (many issues are done or nearly complete), but because publishing is more than than releasing inspired stories. Good publishing entails the right strategy for timing, marketing, printing, and distribution. And we want to make sure these books land with the impact they deserve.

The following titles have been delayed:

City Beneath Her Feet #3
Endeavour #3
Galactic #2
Mischief of Magpies #1
White Boat #3

Again, these issues are delayed, not cancelled.

This pause is about building the systems and stability to deliver on our promise. We’ve always said great comics can’t be rushed. But we also know consistency matters: to readers, to retailers, and to the creators we’re here to support.

If you’re frustrated, we understand. So are we. We love these comics and we love these creators. We hear you on message boards and on social media. We’re going to feverishly work to guarantee a release schedule of the best comics published with minimal delay.

This pause lets us regroup, reset, and return with a more stable, consistent publishing rhythm.

Additionally, we’re working to bring back several previously announced series that were caught in the Diamond-to-PRH shuffle. These remain a priority and we’ll look to re-solicited these as soon as release paths are confirmed.

Thanks for sticking with us. More updates to follow.

- The DSTLRY Team