SHONEN JUMP SHOP pops up in Los Angeles with Japan-exclusive merch
The SHONEN JUMP SHOP is making its U.S. debut in LA from Sept. 6–Oct. 5, 2025. Grab exclusive manga merch from One Piece, Naruto, & more!
Classic Comic Compendium: Remembering Dave Taylor and his work on BATMAN – RIDDLER
For many readers, their first introduction to the brilliant work of the late Dave Taylor was the 1995 comic, Batman - Riddler.
I took a tour of the magazine racks of Mid-Coast Maine…and here’s what I...
I surveyed checkout aisle magazine sections at some mass market retailers and supermarkets to see what they are selling, and to hunt for an Archie Digest.
The singular manga of the Glacier Bay 2025 Fall Program
Beloved indie publisher Glacier Bay is at it again. Their new manga slate- the 2025 Fall Program- enters in September its last few weeks...
Exclusive: JOSEPH ILLIDGE launches story & strategy studio Illuminous
Comics legend Joseph Illidge tells The Beat about his new production and creative services company, Illuminous.
Get cooking the Marvel way with MEALS TO ASTONISH one-shot
Collects the T.E.S.T. Kitchen Infinity Comic, introduce “Jeff’s Table,” showcase Marvel-themed recipes, and more!
Interview: The Civics for All Comics Group on SKETCHES ON THE SIDEWALK
An interview with the people behind the New York City Department of Education's comics curriculum initiative
Batman “Blind As A Bat” Blind Bags are already being sold on eBay and...
Batman #1 is still a week away from release, but retailers are already selling it online, raising many questions
Plastic Man, King Shark, and Starro (or Jarro?) among full DC K.O. tournament bracket
The tournament-style brawl to crown King Omega kicks off in October. See all 32 characters vying for the title.
Exclusive Preview + Interview: IDW’s Godzilla Kai-Sei Era creators tease fan-favorite kaiju
Find out what's to come in the recently launched Godzilla shared universe!
Aethon & Vault launch new imprint
Check our the full schedule of ebooks and audiobooks that Aethon & Vault plan on publishing
Manga Review: MECHANICAL MARIE is on her way to grease those rusty gears
Mechanical Marie Volume 1
Writer and Artist: Aki Akimoto
Publisher: Yen Press (print & digital)
Translation: Eleanor Summers
Lettering: Aila Nagamine
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2024
Rating: Teen
Genre: Manga (JPN),...
