David Shenton’s FORTY LIES longlisted for the 2024 Polari Book Prize
Queer cartoonist David Shenton’s autobiographical graphic novel Forty Lies has been longlisted for the 2024 Polari Book Prize for LGBTQIA+ literature in the UK. The book, published by Knockabout, is a compilation of around forty personal stories and recollections from the 70-year-old author’s life
SDCC ‘24: Winners and Losers of Comic-Con 2024 – UPDATED
Our fearless reporters roamed every inch of the San Diego Comic-Con 2024 and found the winners and losers of the show.
The U.S. Mint wants YOU… to pick DC superheroes to go on 24-Karat Gold...
The United States Mint has partnered with DC owners Warner Bros Discovery to put superheroes onto commemorative 24-karat-gold coins. Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman will be the first to get the treatment in summer 2025, with six more to be decided by online survey for release in 2026 and 2027
SDCC ’24: 10th annual HER UNIVERSE Fashion Show highlighted the height of fandom couture
The Mattel-sponsored 10th anniversary Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 was a high-energy celebration.
SDCC ’24: CAMP SNOOPY renewed for season 2, but PEANUTS animation almost didn’t happen...
Peanuts animation had a rocky start, but now it's loved by generations. Apple TV+ plans to keep fans coming with Camp Snoopy Season 2.
Comic Book Kitchen: Rich Douek’s new web series combines comic art with cuisines
Almost every creator in the competitive world of comics is trying to stand out in one way or another. Thus it comes as a...
SIMON BISLEY and SHELLY BOND among latest inductees into London Film and Comic Con’s...
London Film and Comic Con (LFCC) has announced its second annual round of inductees into its Hall of Fame, naming former DC Vertigo editor Shelly Bond; artist Simon Bisley; cartoonist Lew Stringer; and former UK children’s TV presenter Peter Purves.
Jim Lee’s $20,000 commission price causes uproar
A listing of prices for Jim Lee art commissions ranging from $1000 to $35,000 prompted a lot of discourse on the internet.
McDonald’s announces new sauce + JUJUTSU KAISEN collab
McDonald's has announced a team-up with Jujutsu Kaisen plus the first garlic sauce ever to appear at USA restaurants.
WinC Creative Conference: Pridefest 2024 celebrates in Queens
The Women in Comics Collective International celebrates Pride in Queens.
Looking back at SUMMER GAME FEST 2024
Three of The Beat's contributing writers weigh in their thoughts and takeaways from Summer Game Fest 2024...
Turnbuckle BEATdown: 10 Wrestling Storylines Turning 10 in 2024
A decade ago, wrestling looked quite different. What were the headlines from wrestling in 2014?