Vertical Inc.‘s Mentzas to Bloggerdom: “Number Of People” Laid Off Is One

By David P. Welsh

In Monday's Lying in the Gutters column at Comic Book Resources, Rich Johnston reported the following rumor:

"I understand that Vertical Comics, publishers of titles such as Osamu Tezuka's 'Buddha,' 'MW' and 'Blackjack' [sic] laid off a number of people last week. And if they don't get new financing, they'll be the next company to hit the skids."

Yani Mentzas, Editorial Director for Vertical Inc., responded to the rumor with the following statement:

"Vertical didn't lay off 'a number of people.' We've had to lay off just one. It's true that we're seeking new financing, but it's news to me that without it we'll be 'the next company to hit the skids.' The situation is tight but I don't think we're unique there, and Vertical has been through worse. 'Black Jack' becoming a national bestseller would definitely help, though!"

Johnston had classified Monday's rumor as "Amber," which indicates "[he] think[s] there is a heavy bias involved here, or it just seems a little dodgy."
 
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