‘Barbie could not even read a Barbie book to your kid’ if Montana anti-drag...
With the constitutionality of Montana's anti-drag law in question, we have decided to post a San Diego Comic-Con 2023 panel that takes a deep...
The Beat’s 2024 Creator Survey Part 4: from “comicbook stores to comic bookstores”
In the final part of our 2024 Creator Survey, more publishers and cartoonists look forward to the challenges facing the industry
The Beat’s 2024 Creator Survey Part 3: Money and Change
In our 2024 Creator Survey Part 3, comics folks look at the biggest stories of 2023, guess at the big news of 2024 and preview upcoming work
Manga Review: Shou Harusono’s HIRANO AND KAGIURA continues to be a great slow-burn series
In Hirano and Kagiura, Vol.4, created by Shou Harusono, continues to be a great slow-burn series.
The Beat’s 2024 Creator Survey Part 1: What’s coming up and what comics need
Creators from Julia Wertz to Jamila Rowser on the biggest stories in comics and what's coming up...plus guilty pleasures.
Eisner Awards Hall of Fame evolves with separate event and judging panel in 2024
Following a successful experiment in 2023, the Eisner Awards will officially become two ceremonies in 2024 as the Hall of Fame spins off with its own dedicated judging panel.
MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell pens letter reflecting on heart-breaking Guard Dog storyline
MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell posted a letter today talking about the conclusion of the dramatic Guard Dog storyline that had been running in the King Features syndicated comic strip since November 1, 2023 – the longest continual story in the daily strip’s history.
Exclusive: Grab a pint of BARBARIC BLOOD RED ALE
Vault and Buckledown Brewing partnered up for the tasty beverage
Doctor Who did it right with their comics-based Star Beast episode
Doctor Who's Star Beast adaptation was a role model for how comics material and the people who make them should be treated by other media.
MADEMOISELLE SOPHIE takes home ACBD Critics’ Kids Prize 2023
Vincent Zabus and Hippolyte’s graphic novel 'Mademoiselle Sophie' has been chosen by French-language critics association ACBD for its Critics Kids Prize
The Beat’s 2023 ultimate sci-fi gift guide for the holidays
From Trekkies to Whovians, find the perfect sci-fi gift for any superfan in your life. Check out The Beat's 2023 gift guide.
The Beat’s Pro Wrestling Gift Guide 2023
Love wrestling...or just someone who loves wrestling? We've got your gifting covered in this detailed guide to all things squared circle.
