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Turnbuckle BEATdown: We predict Wrestlemania 41

We're thinking Cena takes the belt from the American Nightmare. You?

What’s your favorite Superman story?

To celebrate Superman Day this year, The Beat's DC Round-Up crew answers the question: what's your favorite Superman story?

Star Wars Celebration Japan recap, days II-III

Zero Company, a Ninth Jedi series, and Jaxxon making his first appearance outside the comics are among the last two days' announcements.

Graphic Novel Review: STRANGE BEDFELLOWS dreams of a romantic solarpunk future

Strange Bedfellows dreams of a romantic solarpunk future, where humanity itself still remains beautifully complicated.

DC Comics July 2025 Solicitations

Full solicitations information and cover images for DC Comics titles scheduled to arrive in stores in July 2025.

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Star Wars Celebration Japan recap, days II-III

Zero Company, a Ninth Jedi series, and Jaxxon making his first appearance outside the comics are among the last two days' announcements.

Graphic Novel Review: STRANGE BEDFELLOWS dreams of a romantic solarpunk future

Strange Bedfellows dreams of a romantic solarpunk future, where humanity itself still remains beautifully complicated.

DC Comics July 2025 Solicitations

Full solicitations information and cover images for DC Comics titles scheduled to arrive in stores in July 2025.

Exclusive Preview: Check out HOTBLOOD! from Mad Cave Studios

Hotblood! by Toril Orlesky is getting a new version in physical print!

Graphic Novel Review: PARABLE OF THE TALENTS is epic sci-fi with a spiritual roadmap

Parable of the Talents marks the third time that John Jennings and Damian Duffy have adapted Octavia Butler's work to comics.

Star Wars Celebration Japan recap, day I: Ryan Gosling starring in STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER

The first day of Celebration brings us confirmation of Ryan Gosling's Star Wars movie, a new animated series starring Darth Maul, and much more.

The Beat Digest 04/18/25: Oni Press reveals EC’s “Summer of Fear”

Also on today's Digest, MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS is getting an OGN, and Marvel releases the final THUNDERBOLTS* trailer.

Manga and Anime News

STEEL BALL RUN anime confirmed: JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE enters a new era

Warner Bros. Japan confirms the anime adaptation of "JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run" is in production.

THE SUMMER HIKARU DIED anime reveals trailer, cast, and Netflix release window at AnimeJapan 2025

Netflix’s exclusive anime "The Summer Hikaru Died" unveiled its main trailer, cast, and new visuals at AnimeJapan 2025.

STAR WARS CELEBRATION JAPAN announces Thrawn, Fallen Order Manga, and more!

Star Wars will be getting several manga projects in the coming years, including an art book, Thrown and Fallen Order

THE RISING OF THE SHIELD HERO Season 4 confirmed for July 2025, SHIELD Fes event tickets now on sale

"The Rising of the Shield Hero" Season 4 airs July 2025. SHIELD Fes tickets now on sale for in-person and global streaming.

Yen Press titles join MANGA MIRAI with discounted launch, including SOLO LEVELING & more

MANGA MIRAI adds hit Yen Press titles like "Solo Leveling" to its platform, launching with a special $0.99-per-volume sale through April 27.

JAADUGAR: A WITH IN MONGOLIA TV anime announced from Science SARU

TV Asahi and Science SARU announce the anime adaptation of A Witch’s Life in Mongol, titled "Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia."

Business News

The Week in Diamond Bankruptcy: more fees, more filings, more loans

Rounding up the most recent news in the saga of Diamond's bankruptcy and acquisition by Alliance Entertainment.

The one about comics journalism…again

It's my semi-annual screed about comics journalism: it may be dead but was it ever alive?

Court appears to have ruled for Alliance in Diamond bankruptcy hearing

The latest court filing suggests that Alliance Entertainment is once again the winner of the Diamond bankruptcy auction

Hiveworks Comics sunsets publishing program

Hiveworks, a webcomic publisher that offered both digital and physical publishing and marketing services - will shut down its publishing operations by the end of the year.

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 4/10/25: Comics industry (sort of) jobs listings and more

I went on LinkedIn and found all kinds of comics news and job listings - also why is Road to Perdition out of print?

So wait a minute, books aren’t subject to tariffs?

Although it appears that printed books are exempt from tariffs, confusion and uncertainty remain for publishers

Reviews

What’s your favorite Superman story?

To celebrate Superman Day this year, The Beat's DC Round-Up crew answers the question: what's your favorite Superman story?

Graphic Novel Review: STRANGE BEDFELLOWS dreams of a romantic solarpunk future

Strange Bedfellows dreams of a romantic solarpunk future, where humanity itself still remains beautifully complicated.

Graphic Novel Review: PARABLE OF THE TALENTS is epic sci-fi with a spiritual roadmap

Parable of the Talents marks the third time that John Jennings and Damian Duffy have adapted Octavia Butler's work to comics.

Preview + Advance Review: STAR TREK: LORE WAR: SHAXS’ WORST DAY presents an unapologetic hero for our time

Enjoy a spoiler-lite advance review of Star Trek: Lore War: Shaxs' Worst Day, along with five unlettered preview pages.

Trade Rating: THE HORIZON EXPERIMENT, VOL. 1 delivers five fresh takes on pop culture icons

The Horizon Experiment Vol. 1 collects five comics by different creative teams in which creators were given a single challenge.

Trade Rating: THE MOON IS FOLLOWING US, VOL. 1 is here…get ready to feel

THE MOON IS FOLLOWING US features superstar creators Daniel Warren Johnson and Riley Rossmo at their absolute bests.

The Marvel Rundown: Clash of the green titans in GODZILLA VS HULK #1

Godzilla Vs Hulk is the main event for this week's Marvel Rundown. Plus, Wolverine double feature with Ultimate Wolverine #4 & Wolverine #8.

DC Round-Up: Beat the heat (a little early) with SUMMER OF SUPERMAN SPECIAL #1

Mark Waid, Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, and Jorge Jiménez offer a 48-page story that's a taste of things to come for the Man of Steel.

Wednesday Comics Reviews: Checking in on a stellar run with TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #8, and more

In a week without too many notable issues, we check-in on one continuing run with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8, plus much more!

Entertainment

Metamorpho, Guy Gardner and more among McFarlane Toys SUPERMAN product reveals

Less than three months until the movie flies into theaters!

Turnbuckle BEATdown: We predict Wrestlemania 41

We're thinking Cena takes the belt from the American Nightmare. You?

Star Wars Celebration Japan recap, day I: Ryan Gosling starring in STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER

The first day of Celebration brings us confirmation of Ryan Gosling's Star Wars movie, a new animated series starring Darth Maul, and much more.

Star Wars Celebration Japan recap, days II-III

Zero Company, a Ninth Jedi series, and Jaxxon making his first appearance outside the comics are among the last two days' announcements.

Preview + Advance Review: STAR TREK: LORE WAR: SHAXS’ WORST DAY presents an unapologetic hero for our time

Enjoy a spoiler-lite advance review of Star Trek: Lore War: Shaxs' Worst Day, along with five unlettered preview pages.

Marvel debuts new trailer and poster for THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS

Marvel debuts new trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps

THE SANDMAN season two trailer is out

The first look confirms Netflix will release the second and final season in two parts, namely on July 3, and July 24.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: We predict Wrestlemania 41

We're thinking Cena takes the belt from the American Nightmare. You?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE, John Cena Team Up With Drumstick For Summer-Long Promotion

I thought it was CM Punk who famously demanded more WWE ice cream?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: History was made at NXT ROADBLOCK in New York City

Stephanie Vaquer continues to dominate.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania storylines kick into high gear at WWE Elimination Chamber

Hustle. Loyalty. And a slap in the face to children everywhere!!

Turnbuckle BEATdown: 21 Things That Happened In The 21 Years Since John Cena Was Last Heel

"Hey Ya!," "The Way You Move," and "Yeah!" were boxing for the Billboard top spot every week.