Illidge, Fragiskatos, & Carmona team for new book spotlighting the Black comics community
The Access Guide to the Black Comic Book Community 2020-2021 will introduce readers to Black comics creators and Black-owned publishers and retailers.
FANDOM FLAMES: Back in time with nostalgic fandom
Nostalgic fandom is here to stay, for the foreseeable future.
The McDuffie Award Finalists for 2020 announced
The five finalists represent comics that broaden diversity
Jack Kirby’s son denounces Capitol attackers who wore Captain America symbols
Jack Kirby hated Nazis
Announcing The Beat Comics Industry Person of the Year: Gene Luen Yang
Yang is the first ever two time winner.
FANDOM FLAMES: What’s upcoming for fandom 2021
Get your Fandom 2021 hot predictions and takes here.
The Beat’s 2021 Creator Survey Part 4: the year we really missed conventions
Wrapping up our survey and thinking about the comics community.
The Beat’s 2021 Creator Survey Part 3: indies vs corporations
What does Harper Alley have cooking up? Read on for some clues.
The Beat’s 2021 Creator Survey Part 2: What are we doing in 2021?
Continuing our survey - with some previews of 2021 art from Ron Chan, Utomaru, and more.
The Beat’s 2021 Creator Survey Part 1: We Survived 2020
It's time to put 2020 in the books and look forward to a whole new year of comics!
FANDOM FLAMES: The Sacred Texts! (Of Fandom)
Fandom may baffle you, bring you in or outrage you--but there's no telling where it'll go next.
The Beat’s 2020 Webcomic Gift Guide
Follow these recommendations to gift the perfect webcomic to your loved ones.























