IPG Signs ALTERNA to an Exclusive Worldwide Book Market Distribution Deal

By Staff Reports

Continuing to grow in their 10th anniversary year, Alterna Comics (alternacomics.com) has just announced an exclusive deal with IPG (ipgbook.com) to expand their print and digital lineup into the global book market.  As per the specifications of the deal, Alterna will retain control over their accounts at ComiXology and at Diamond Comics Distributors.

Alterna Comics publisher Peter Simeti elaborates on what this will mean for the creator-owned company, “IPG is one of the largest distributors of independent publishers in the world and I’m thrilled that Alterna will be able to grow under their banner.  Our readership is expected to grow globally up to 10 times in size over the course of the next two years as they will be our exclusive distributor in the book market and ebook market. The deal also shows the growing interest in graphic novels across the world. I hope other graphic novel publishers pursue a deal with IPG as well, as they’ve been a pleasure to work with. It’s an exciting time for the creators here and it’s fitting that it comes about as we celebrate our tenth anniversary.”

Alterna currently has book distribution with Partners Publishers Group but that contract will be coming to a close over the next few months.