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Exclusive Reveal: Panick debuts with T.A.M.A. #1’s cover from Dustin Nguyen

Panick Entertainment is making its debut in July, and Dustin Nguyen will cover the first issues of T.A.M.A., about a Furby-like toy that goes rogue

Top Comics to Buy for February 12, 2025: Batman and bug books

This week's list of Top Comics to Buy for February 12 includes Absolute Batman, Batman - Dark Patterns, The Hive, and more.

Horror Beat: Walmart buys the mall from DAWN OF THE DEAD, should we be worried?

News was announced on February 4th, 2025, George Romero’s birthday.

How Diamond Book Distributors helped change the comics industry

Former Diamond Books Distributors sales manager John Shableski recalls the early days of how graphic novels rose in popularity with librarians and educators

THUNDERBOLTS* Super Bowl trailer brings Sentry, Starship

The Big Game trailer for Marvel's May 2 release gives us a first look at the villain, plus Starship's 1987 classic "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now"

Latest News

Horror Beat: Walmart buys the mall from DAWN OF THE DEAD, should we be worried?

News was announced on February 4th, 2025, George Romero’s birthday.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: How did the ROYAL RUMBLE kick off 2025 for the WWE?

WWE starts the Road to WrestleMania with a massive PLE in Indianapolis

Beat’s Bizarre Romance: All aboard the love train

This week, BEAT'S BIZARRE ROMANCEVENTURE covers THE GIRL THAT CAN'T GET A GIRLFRIEND, MAIDEN RAILWAYS and I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY, LEMON.

KYE IN THE VALLEY OF GOLD takes readers into the Silicon Valley

Kye in the Valley of Gold tells Kyle Hurlbut's experience working in the Silicon Valley in this graphic novel memoir.

Exclusive: New cover reveals for THE GODDAMN TRAGEDY by Oni Press

The Goddamn Tragedy comes from Chris Condon and Shawn Kuruneru and is about a survivalist horror western story.

Classic Comic Compendium: And somehow Hush returned in BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS – PUSHBACK

Pushback was not only the return of Hush, but the start of a period of high-stakes supervillain warfare in Gotham City.

THUNDERBOLTS* Super Bowl trailer brings Sentry, Starship

The Big Game trailer for Marvel's May 2 release gives us a first look at the villain, plus Starship's 1987 classic "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now"

Manga and Anime News

Manga Review: SKETCHY on skating, embracing passion and curiosity

Sketchy Volume 1 Writer and Artist: MAKIHIROCHI Publisher: Kodansha (print &...

Beat’s Bizarre Romance: All aboard the love train

This week, BEAT'S BIZARRE ROMANCEVENTURE covers THE GIRL THAT CAN'T GET A GIRLFRIEND, MAIDEN RAILWAYS and I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY, LEMON.

Yen Press announces new print releases including NEIGHBORHOOD CRAFTSMEN: STORIES FROM KANDA’s GOKURA-CHOU and DELICIOUS IN DUNGEON WORLD GUIDE

Yen Press has over 21 new titles to announce including an "Oshi no Ko" companion manga and "Suzuki-kun’s Mindful Life."

ALICE IN BORDERLAND Season 3 teased for 2025

Netflix has confirmed Alice in Borderland S3, plunging fans back into the gripping, high-stakes survival games that captivated audiences.

Manga Review: FIREFLY WEDDING promises love and carnage

Firefly Wedding Volume 1 Story and Art: Oreco Tachibana Publisher: Viz...

VIZ publishes COSPLAY COP manga by JUJUTSU KAISEN fan artist Nunu

"Cosplay Cop" is a one-shot by "Jujutsu Kaisen" fan artist Nunu about an Anti-Goblin Police cadet facing a tough choice. Read free on VIZ!

Business News

How Diamond Book Distributors helped change the comics industry

Former Diamond Books Distributors sales manager John Shableski recalls the early days of how graphic novels rose in popularity with librarians and educators

UPDATED: Layoffs at IDW this week confirmed

IDW Media Holdings has confirmed yet another round of layoffs, as the comics industry continues to downsize in these challenging times

Dark Horse downsizes

Dark Horse has reportedly laid off more than a dozen staffers, as troubles at their parent company may have caught up with them.

Jonas: ” IDW management does not feel that IDW is a substantial risk as a going concern”

Despite some troubling language in their annual report, IDW management thinks they'll get through the Diamond disruption, it was announced in an earnings call.

Massive goes Lunar and adds sub distribution arm, Massive Indies

Massive Publishing is going exclusive with Lunar and adding Massive Indies, a sub-distribution program for smaller publishers

Tariff terror averted…for now

Expected 25% tariffs on Canadian products, which would have a substantial effect on US comics publishing, have been put on hold

Reviews

Graphic Novel Review: BRING ME THE HEAD OF SUSAN LOMOND dead funny

Bring Me the Head of Susan Lomond Cartoonist: Connor B Publisher: Silver Sprocket / $11.99 February 2025 Macabre is putting it lightly with Monroe Poole. When she says...

Manga Review: SKETCHY on skating, embracing passion and curiosity

Sketchy Volume 1 Writer and Artist: MAKIHIROCHI Publisher: Kodansha (print & digital) Translation: Alethea & Athena Nibley Lettering: Evan Hayden Editor: Tiff Joshua TJ Ferentini Cover Design: Pekka Luhtala Publication Date:...

Top Comics to Buy for February 12, 2025: Batman and bug books

This week's list of Top Comics to Buy for February 12 includes Absolute Batman, Batman - Dark Patterns, The Hive, and more.

Horror Beat: PRESENCE is a ghostly experiment

Soderbergh's latest is an essay on how we watch movies though, it's fascinating.

Classic Comic Compendium: And somehow Hush returned in BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS – PUSHBACK

Pushback was not only the return of Hush, but the start of a period of high-stakes supervillain warfare in Gotham City.

Manga Review: FIREFLY WEDDING promises love and carnage

Firefly Wedding Volume 1 Story and Art: Oreco Tachibana Publisher: Viz Media (Print & Digital) Imprint: Shojo Beat Translation: Andria McKnight Lettering: Finn Havens Publication Date: January 14, 2025 Rating: Teen...

Graphic Novel Review: WORM: A CUBAN AMERICAN ODYSSEY is an essential immigration story

With Worm: A Cuban American Odyssey, artist Edel Rodriguez delivers a quintessentially American story some want to deny exists.

Graphic Novel Review: Check this box if you liked RAISED BY GHOSTS as much as I did

Briana Loewinsohn's new YA graphic novel, Raised by Ghosts, is just a wonderful bit of '90s-set storytelling.

Graphic Novel Review: LAND OF MIRRORS is an impressive fine art item

The new book from Maria Medem, Land of Mirrors, uses distinct shades of colors and physical design in poignant, interesting ways.

Entertainment

Horror Beat: PRESENCE is a ghostly experiment

Soderbergh's latest is an essay on how we watch movies though, it's fascinating.

THUNDERBOLTS* Super Bowl trailer brings Sentry, Starship

The Big Game trailer for Marvel's May 2 release gives us a first look at the villain, plus Starship's 1987 classic "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now"

Interview: Carl Lumbly explores deeper layers of Isaiah Bradley in CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD

We chat with the prolific actor about playing Isaiah Bradley in Captain America: Brave New World as well as his past superhero projects

Horror Beat: Walmart buys the mall from DAWN OF THE DEAD, should we be worried?

News was announced on February 4th, 2025, George Romero’s birthday.

Rob Liefeld is done with Marvel after Deadpool red carpet snub

Rob Liefeld says he's done with Marvel after some perceived snubs at this year's Deadpool/Wolverine premiere

Horror Beat: PRESENCE and A VIOLENT NATURE can usher in an era of POV horror

The allure of seeing things through the eyes of the monster.

Four Fantastic Four trailer controversies (and four things we liked)

While the first trailer for Fantastic Four:First Steps got a lot of people excited, there were, shockingly, some issues

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: How did the ROYAL RUMBLE kick off 2025 for the WWE?

WWE starts the Road to WrestleMania with a massive PLE in Indianapolis

Turnbuckle BEATdown: MR MCMAHON grapples with legacy

The good, the bad, and the very ugly.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW GRAND SLAM returns to NYC on September 25

But will storylines come with it?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: 10 John Cena matches/rivalries you probably forgot happened

John Cena has had numerous legendary bouts and moments. Now entering retirement, here is a list of some of his greatest matches.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: A Quick and Dirty Guide to WWE SummerSlam 2024

Summer is for lovers; SummerSlam is for haters.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: A Quick and Dirty Guide to WWE Money in the Bank 2024

Who will emerge rich from the shadow of a ladder?