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Kakao Entertainment will focus more on its Webtoon platform, Piccoma
It seems like Kakao Entertainment Corp is pivoting strategies...
Abrams launches Kana, a new manga imprint with 6 new titles
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Abrams ComicArts is jumping on the manga bandwagon with...
The Marvel Rundown
The Marvel Rundown: DAREDEVIL #8 Celebrates 60 Years Without Fear
It's Daredevil's Diamond Anniversary in Daredevil #8! Plus, more Marvel reviews, with looks at Blade #10 and Ultimate Spider-Man #4!
Exclusive Preview: David Mazzucchelli’s original art showcased in BATMAN: YEAR ONE ARTIST’S EDITION
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Available this August from IDW
Wednesday Comics Reviews: DICK TRACY #1 and more
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This week's main feature for Wednesday Comics Reviews is Dick Tracy #1, but the team also has its usual rundown of other books.
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Movies
All-star voice cast announced for KING OF KINGS animated film
Adaptation of Charles Dickens story depicting the life and times of Jesus Christ
Manga
Manga Review: SMOKING BEHIND THE SUPERMARKET WITH YOU
Manga Review: SMOKING BEHIND THE SUPERMARKET WITH YOU
Vault Comics
Post Malone, Platinum Dunes, and Vault Comics Team Up
Vault Comics has announced a partnership with Post Malone, Michael Bay, and Platinum Dunes, available in 2025
Diversity
The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returns this weekend
The Black Comic Book Festival returns on Friday and Saturday at New York's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Abrams
Abrams launches Kana, a new manga imprint with 6 new titles
Abrams ComicArts is jumping on the manga bandwagon with Kana, a new imprint focused mostly on manga aimed at older readers. Their debut list...
Awards
E. M. Carroll’s A GUEST IN THE HOUSE wins LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE
E. M. Carroll’s gothic horror A Guest in the House (First Second) was announced as the graphic novel category winner at the 44th annual LA Times Book Prize
Conventions
Sakura-Con ’24: Yen Press announces 11 new titles during panel
Yen Press reveals 11 upcoming titles at their SakuraCon panel, including The Three Body Problem, 86-Alter side story, and many more.
Business News
Abrams launches Kana, a new manga imprint with 6 new titles
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Abrams ComicArts is jumping on the manga bandwagon with...
Comings and Goings: Simon to Mad Cave; Jones to IDW; Hamric out at Viz
Some editorial hires at Mad Cave and IDW and a surprising departure at Viz as Kevin Hamric is out
Sam Kusek joins Kickstarter as new Senior Outreach Lead, Comics
Sam Kusek has joined Kickstarter as Senior Outreach Lead, Comics, one of the key positions in the world of comics crowdfunding.
Dark Horse moves to Middle Earth as Embracer Group reorganizes
After two years of financial turmoil, Dark Horse parent company Embracer Group is reorganizing into three separate companies
Sales Charts: Top Ten Most Popular Comics on GlobalComix the week of 4/18/24
Announcing the start of a new feature here at the Beat: weekly listings of the Top Ten Most Popular comics on GlobalComix.
ComicsPRO releases results of Comics Retailer Survey
In 2023, both periodical and graphic novel sales declined in a majority of comics shops surveyed by ComicsPRO
Reviews
The Marvel Rundown: DAREDEVIL #8 Celebrates 60 Years Without Fear
It's Daredevil's Diamond Anniversary in Daredevil #8! Plus, more Marvel reviews, with looks at Blade #10 and Ultimate Spider-Man #4!
Wednesday Comics Reviews: DICK TRACY #1 and more
This week's main feature for Wednesday Comics Reviews is Dick Tracy #1, but the team also has its usual rundown of other books.
DC Round-Up: The road to Absolute Power starts in THE FLASH #8
DC Round-Up: The road to Absolute Power starts in THE FLASH #8, and we have news on Power Girl, Batman, and more
Review: HACK SLASH: BACK TO SCHOOL #1-4 is a tragic end for humble beginnings
HACK/SLASH: Back to School Issues #1-4
Writer/Artist: Zoe Thorogood
Publisher: Image
Publication Date: April 17
Hack/Slash: Back to School reads like Stand by Me for Generation Z. That...
Top Comics to Buy for April 24, 2024: A good week for old IP
The Top Comics to Buy for April 24 features some great new takes on old IP, including GI Joe, Universal Monsters and more.
Classic Comic Compendium: ALBERTO BRECCIA’S DRACULA
Alberto Breccia's Dracula is a singular vision from Breccia as both writer and artist, and a must-read within the artists library.
Graphic Novel Review: THE HARROWING questions murders that haven’t happened yet
The Harrowing
Writer: Kristen Kiesling
Artist: Rye Hickman
Publisher: Abrams Fanfare
Publication Date: April 16
When a gifted teen gains the ability to foresee murders before they occur, she's...
The Marvel Rundown: ROXXON PRESENTS: THOR #1 is a Radical Revamp
A totally tubular review of Roxxon Presents: Thor #1, along with bodacious blurbs on Giant-Size Hulk #1 and Spectacular Spider-Men #2
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Graphic Novel Review: PHENOMENA BOOK 2 – MATILDE’S QUEST is an intricate stunner
In Phenomena Book 2 - Matilde's Quest, Brian Michael Bendis and André Lima Araújo deliver a stunner for true comics sickos.
Entertainment
HORROR BEAT: New Horror is standing up for Women’s Reproductive Rights
The genre’s doing more for women than the Supreme Court.
Latest DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE trailer chock full of easter eggs and cameos
Ryan Reynolds is still "Marvel Jesus"
Review: DARK GALLIFREY unleashes the evil Time Lords!
After a devastating Civil War has ended, the evil Time Lord who started it all threatens to make his daring return. Read our review!
All-star voice cast announced for KING OF KINGS animated film
Adaptation of Charles Dickens story depicting the life and times of Jesus Christ
Shut In Theater: Weekend Reading 205
Weekend Reading 205 feat. Neverworld Wake, Megahex, Uncanny Valley, Gamaran, Dog Man, Gargoyles: Quest and MORE!
Interview: Wandering Planet Toys founders discuss THE PRISONER Wave No2 retro action figure line
The independent toy company launches its third successful crowdfunding campaign!
Marvel Strike Force introduces Spider-Society…PLUS my Dark Dimension 6 Diary
The Spider-Society has joined Marvel Strike Force, offering some fun characters and gameplay...but Dark Dimension 6 was not fun.
Manga and Anime News
Sakura-Con ’24: All 19 announcements from Kodansha’s panel
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Saturday at Sakura-Con brought about a large batch of 19 exciting and new licensing announcements, courtesy of Kodansha.
Manga Review: SMOKING BEHIND THE SUPERMARKET WITH YOU
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Manga Review: SMOKING BEHIND THE SUPERMARKET WITH YOU
Abrams launches Kana, a new manga imprint with 6 new titles
Beat Staff - 2
Abrams ComicArts is jumping on the manga bandwagon with...
Sakura-Con ’24: Yen Press announces 11 new titles during panel
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Yen Press reveals 11 upcoming titles at their SakuraCon panel, including The Three Body Problem, 86-Alter side story, and many more.
Interview: Acky Bright, illustrator of WcDonald’s THE MANGA
We get an opportunity to interview Acky Bright, the Illustrator behind WcDonald's THE MANGA, its creation, designs, and more!
Manga Review: STEEL OF THE CELESTIAL SHADOWS serves samurai weirdness
Steel of the Celestial Shadows is an intriguing manga centered on a samurai who literally cannot hold a blade
