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Pride 2025 Interview: Jeremy Whitley talks the ACES & AROS anthology

Aces & Aros affirms that ace and aro identities are neither fringe nor fleeting but rich, complex, and deeply human.

Exclusive: Richard Corben’s DIMWOOD pulls you into the mystery

Dark Horse will release the late Richard Corben's last graphic novel, Dimwood, in a special edition hardcover.

CROWDFUNDER REVIEW: ARMORED is a well-done teen adventure comic about loss

Nearly all the characters in ARMORED have lost someone close to them, and it plays out against magic shields and medieval ghosts.

Interview: We abduct the cast and crew of RESIDENT ALIEN season 4

Comics Beat caught up with the cast and crew of Resident Alien Season 4 to learn more about the show's upcoming season.

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Movie Review: BALLERINA kills with great action and a captivating Ana de Armas

After four movies, Lionsgate is finally expanding the world of John Wick, at least on the big screen. Much like a comic book series,...

CROWDFUNDER REVIEW: ARMORED is a well-done teen adventure comic about loss

Nearly all the characters in ARMORED have lost someone close to them, and it plays out against magic shields and medieval ghosts.

Interview: We abduct the cast and crew of RESIDENT ALIEN season 4

Comics Beat caught up with the cast and crew of Resident Alien Season 4 to learn more about the show's upcoming season.

The Beat Digest 06/06/25: BUTTERFLY flies into August

On today's Digest, BUTTERFLY lands a premiere date, Death will star in THE SANDMAN's finale, and Emily Hampshire joins Marvel's VISION QUEST.

50 Anticipated kids graphic novels for summer 2025

A diverse mix of titles offers escapism and food for thought on our changing landscape.

X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE gets Joe Madureira variant covers

The legendary X-Men artist returns to provide variant covers for the mini-series X-Men of Apocalypse.

Manga and Anime News

AX ’25: Kodansha spotlights GHOST IN THE SHELL and GACHIAKUTA at Anime Expo 2025

Kodansha has announced (via its website) that it will...

The GACHIAKUTA WORLD TAKEOVER has begun, as series lands official release date

Crunchyroll launches the Gachiakuta World Takeover, an "unprecedented global anime movement that will deliver the excitement of this incredible title."

Nya! Nyan! New NYAIGHT OF THE LIVING CAT trailer looks purr-fect

Crunchyroll has unleashed a fresh Nyaight of the Living...

LEGO sets sail with Netflix’s ONE PIECE in epic new brick collection

The LEGO Group, Netflix, and Tomorrow Studios have unveiled their first-ever LEGO "ONE PIECE" collection, featuring iconic scenes from the live-action series.

60 anticipated manga for summer 2025

Sword and sorcery, idol makers, robot love, feline capers, and more coming to a store near you.

Inklore to release English hardcover of HEAVEN OFFICIAL’S BLESSING (THE COMIC)

Inklore will publish the official English hardcover of "Heaven Official’s Blessing (The Comic)" by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu and STARember.

Business News

Status report: Why is Alliance hiring Diamond Comics employees and more

A status report on Universal, Ad Populum, Alliance Entertainment, SLG, ComicSuite, and many more in the wake of the Diamond Bankruptcy

New player on the scene: Philbo Distribution

A new distributor for indie comics, Philbo Distribution has signed up Zenescope, Antarctic, and more, with plans to launch in July.

Author, Author: should graphic novels be shelved by author?

Would shelving graphic novels by author help sell more books? Rich Johnson explains why he thinks it would.

Aethon Books acquires majority stake in Vault Comics

Aethon Books has acquired a majority stake in indie comic publisher Vault Comics, following previous team-ups

Udon halts all shipments to Diamond

Udon is cancelling all order via Diamond, and asks retailers to order via Lunar, Simon & Schuster and....in the future, Universal.

A comics publisher on Diamond’s end and finding a new distributor

Fabrice Sapolsky, publisher of FairSquare Graphics, opens up about the difficult decisions he's had to make regarding distribution for his books

Reviews

Entertainment

Nya! Nyan! New NYAIGHT OF THE LIVING CAT trailer looks purr-fect

Crunchyroll has unleashed a fresh Nyaight of the Living...

Movie Review: BALLERINA kills with great action and a captivating Ana de Armas

After four movies, Lionsgate is finally expanding the world...

Interview: We abduct the cast and crew of RESIDENT ALIEN season 4

Comics Beat caught up with the cast and crew of Resident Alien Season 4 to learn more about the show's upcoming season.

TV Review: PHINEAS AND FERB returns without missing a catchy beat

Phineas and Ferb is back to reclaim its throne as the most fun family friendly entertainment on TV.

LEGO sets sail with Netflix’s ONE PIECE in epic new brick collection

The LEGO Group, Netflix, and Tomorrow Studios have unveiled their first-ever LEGO "ONE PIECE" collection, featuring iconic scenes from the live-action series.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Kane and The Legend of May 19th

One of the more puzzling angles of the Ruthless Aggression Era probably doesn't even rank on Kane's Top 10 Worst Storylines

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE’s Post-WrestleMania picture takes shape with a decent but uneven Backlash PLE

A couple of gems alongside the slightly underwhelming revival of a classic rivalry

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Sunday a livelier affair as John Cena makes history

Historic main event tops a much improved second night card

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Saturday delivered a mixed baguette with a couple of gems

The main event was certainly one for the ages.