Carlos Morales
Scout Comics & Entertainment Holdings Inc. has announced the next expansion of their comic book, trade paperback, and merchandise programs by signing a non-exclusive Canadian distribution deal with Universal Distribution effective immediately.
Launched in October 2015 to immediate critical acclaim, Scout Comics & Entertainment has, over five years later, grown into a comic book and multi-media company has almost 200 titles published and scheduled for future release, spanning the gamut of genres. Scout has multiple specialty imprints: Black Caravan (horror), Scoot! (kids), Outsider (LGBTQ+), and Non-Stop (first issue releases followed shortly thereafter with the entire trade paperback). Additionally, Scout has multiple movie, TV, and streaming adaptations in development, including projects with Amazon Studios, FilmNation, and Disney/Freeform, among many others.
James Haick III, President of Scout Comics in a press release had the following to say:
“We are very excited to be partnering with Universal and the hundreds of Canadian comic book shops that they have been servicing over the years. Our Canadian fans will now have the ability to get our amazing comics without having to pay high international shipping costs.”
Universal Distribution is Canada’s leading distributor of comic books, tabletop games, CCG’s, trading cards, role-playing games, accessories, toys, and more for over 30 years. with distribution centers in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.
Angelo Exarhakos, Owner and Founder of Universal Distribution, added in the same press release:
“We are excited to work with Scout Comics in distributing their products and supporting their initiatives. Universal remains committed to seeing our customers succeed and believe the new relationship with Scout Comics will help achieve that goal.”
Scout Comics and their imprints will be available on Universal beginning in July.