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ANGOULÊME: Association FIBD on the attack as Morgane Group sets sights for a January 2027 festival return

The officials formerly behind running FIBD in Angoulême have objected to the new showrunners plan for a January  2027 return as the drama continues

The Marvel Rundown: SPIDER-MAN/SUPERMAN soars by staying grounded

Brad Meltzer and Pepe Larraz’s Spider-Man/Superman is an instant classic for the way it focuses in on the human element of these larger than life icons.

FANTASTIC FOUR 65th anniversary plans revealed

The First Family's debut will be commemorated by Ryan North and Humberto Ramos's Fantastic Four #15, and a collection of the series' covers.

Wednesday Comics Reviews: HEAD LOPPER #1 leads a charge of new #1s

Head Lopper #1 leads a Wednesday Comics Review column that is absolutely packed with new series beginnings, among other comics.

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FANTASTIC FOUR 65th anniversary plans revealed

The First Family's debut will be commemorated by Ryan North and Humberto Ramos's Fantastic Four #15, and a collection of the series' covers.

Wednesday Comics Reviews: HEAD LOPPER #1 leads a charge of new #1s

Head Lopper #1 leads a Wednesday Comics Review column that is absolutely packed with new series beginnings, among other comics.

DC Round-Up: ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #19 turns love into a curse

Absolute Wonder Woman #19 delivers a powerful story of love, grief, and sacrifice. Plus, Superman #37, and more!

Interview: Luke McGarry brings his comics work into print for the first time

We chat with the comic creator about to talk about the process behind the collection and much more!

BICS 2026: not a traditional comics show, and that’s okay

This year's BICS (Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase) was very much a do-it-yourself affair, for better or worse

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: GENESIS to explore Eternia’s origins

Rich Douek and Gavin Smith will helm the book's first three-issue arc, starring He-Man's nemesis Skeletor.

Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Say yes to ES – ETERNAL SABBATH

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers ES: Eternal Sabbath, The Two Faces of Tomorrow, and From Far Away.

Interview: Mahjong Pros’ Harrison Doan details its new manga division

The Beat chats with Harrison Doan, Head of Partnerships at Mahjong Pros, about plans for the company's new manga publishing division.

Wonderful Wednesdays: YES, NO, OR MAYBE? audiobook adaptation and more from Seven Seas

Seven Seas' Wonderful Wednesdays announces one Boys' Love audiobook adaptation, along with one new light novel and three new manga this week!

Mahjong Pros announces distribution deals with Pathway & Gazelle

New manga publisher Mahjong Pros has announced North American and European distribution deals for its upcoming print titles.

BLOOMING LOVE & more Shueisha manga titles join Crunchyroll

Shueisha has partnered with Crunchyroll Manga to make its titles available via Crunchyroll's growing catalog of comics.

Wonderful Wednesdays: NONO’S PHANTOM SHOP and more from Seven Seas

With one audiobook adaptation, two new light novel and three new manga announcements, Seven Seas is continuing Wonderful Wednesdays.

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Mahjong Pros announces distribution deals with Pathway & Gazelle

New manga publisher Mahjong Pros has announced North American and European distribution deals for its upcoming print titles.

The Week in Diamond: It didn’t have to be this way

A fairly quiet week in Diamond doings, except for the arrival of Super Lawyers, and contemplating What Might Have Been.

Philbo Distribution adds print on demand to its services

Upstart distributor Philbo is adding onsite print on demand services to its offerings, hoping to add more options for small publishers.

What the return of the superstar artist means for comics

The comics industry has decided that artists are important after all, and superstar artists are now on the rise

The Week in Diamond: DENIED!!!

The court has denied motions filed by publishers to get their consignment stock back, but that's not the end of the Diamond Bankruptcy case

Graphic novel sales rose 28.5% in Q1 2026

Graphic novel sales were WAY up in Q1 2026, but what drove the surge isn't clear based on the data we have.

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Horror Beat: FACES OF DEATH squanders the original’s legacy, but the acting’s good

Starts out strong, then refuses to go hard.

Hasbro unveils Marvel Legends Daredevil and Jessica Jones action figure set

Based on their appearance in the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again that aired this week

Horror Beat: EVIL DEAD BURN teaser hints at brutal horror

The teaser for the latest entry arriving this July hints at a return to the series' brutal, visceral roots.

Alex Maleev teaming up with Kolstad and Venditti on WARBIRD

The new Bad Idea series by Derek Kolstad, Robert Venditti, and Alex Maleev revolves around a "repo man" hired to steal an advanced aircraft.

Zohran Mamdani explains the virtues of charitable giving via an extended MARIO KART metaphor

This is the type of unhinged political news we can all use more of...

MCU art director Andy Park confirms he was part of Disney layoffs – and Jason Calacanis has an idea

Art director Andy Parks has confirmed he was laid off at Marvel after 16 years - and that gave tech investor Jason Calacanis a bold, new idea

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

The future remains bright for Statlander.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Remembering the Reigns of Terror, Pt. 2 – Jeff Jarrett

Lo, I looked to the horizon and saw him brandishing the NWA Championship and behind him, four horsemen who brought the apocalypse: "My World," ref bump, low blow, and guitar shot

NYCC ’25: DC x AEW crossover debuting at event

The two-part series, helmed by Steve Orlando and Travis Mercer, will debut with a special preview issue at this month's convention.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Rhea Ripley becomes the latest victim of TERRIFIER’s Art the Clown in Ice Nine Kills concert

Should Art the Clown be Cody Rhode’s next title defense match?