The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returns this weekend
The Black Comic Book Festival returns on Friday and Saturday at New York's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
On the Scene: Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase is a show on the rise
The Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase was a throwback show in all the right ways
A Tribute to artist Mark “Doc” Bright
Writer Will J. Watkins remembers his friend and collaborator Mark "Doc" Bright
Feminist cartoonist, historian and activist Trina Robbins has died
Feminist cartoonist, historian and activist Trina Robbins has died
GENDER QUEER tops ALA Top 10 Banned Books list for third consecutive year
Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir 'Gender Queer' topped the charts once again in the American Library Association’s Ten Most Challenged Books last year
Remembering artist Mark Bright
Artist Mark Bright passed away earlier this week and left behind some amazing art
Lambda Literary nominates 5 LGBTQ graphic novels for 2024 awards
Meet the incredible queer books nominated for Best LGBTQ Comics at the 2024 Lambda Literary Awards.
Manga industry faces hard questions as Eiichiro Oda takes break
Eiichiro Oda is taking some time off from making One Piece, as questions about the grueling schedules of even the greatest mangaka are questioned once again
Film Review: LOVE LIES BLEEDING is a bloody (good) love story
Love Lies Bleeding is a queer noir that's currently playing in theaters. You can read our review right now!
Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: BOSTON METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY, GUNPUNCH and 4 more projects we love
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat’s Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up. Join us for a look into a Victorian-era steampunk thriller, a job quota...
Belgium’s soccer team unveils TINTIN-inspired uniform for European Championship tournament
Belgium’s soccer team unveils TINTIN-inspired uniform for European Championship tournament
