Marvel is improving retailer relations and compact offerings
Marvel's release plans for the Midnight line, and introduction of a more affordable compact line are getting retailers excited
WIZARD OF EARTHSEA wins the 2026 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story or Comic
Fred Fordham's adaptation of Ursula K. Le Guin's classic fantasy novel won Best Graphic Story or Comic at this year's Hugo Awards, where Sinners, Murderbot, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 also picked up prizes.
Will Murray, pulp writer, historian, and co-creator of Squirrel Girl, dead at 73
Will Murray, the pulp writer, journalist, and historian who created Marvel's Squirrel Girl with Steve Ditko, has died aged 73.
Peter Cullen, the original voice of Optimus Prime, dead at 85
Peter Cullen, the Canadian American voice actor who originated the voice of Optimus Prime, has died, aged 85.
Tim Curry, ROCKY HORROR, IT star, dead at 80
The prolific British actor, whose vast body of work included Clue, The Wild Thornberrys, and more, died 14 years after a severe stroke.
Minneapolis Spider-Man goes viral after battling the far right
A man dressed as Spider-Man has received a groundswell of support after being arrested and released on bail for disrupting a far right demonstration in Minneapolis.
Manga Mirai to shut down, merge with MangaPlaza
NTT's manga reading service Manga Mirai will shut down in December, with user information getting transferred to sister site MangaPlaza.
Diamond again: But wait a minute, what about Sparkle Pop?
Sparkle Pop might still have a wrench or two to throw into the works of the Diamond settlement.
The Ink Alliance’s First Exclusive Cover has sold out
The Ink Alliance's first exclusive variant celebrating Static’s return has already sold out and more Black-owned shops are applying to join the collective.
Horror Beat: Tor NIGHTFIRE celebrated its 5th anniversary by handing out free horror books...
Publishing books for the dead, the living, and everyone in between.
Dave Lanphear, prolific comic book letterer, dead at 58
Dave Lanphear, the letterer who worked on countless comics for Marvel, CrossGen, Valiant, Malibu, and many more, died of complications from diabetes on August 18.
Roger McKenzie, DAREDEVIL and CAPTAIN AMERICA writer, dead at 75
Roger McKenzie, who wrote the start of Frank Miller's Daredevil run, Captain America, and more, passed away in a hospice on August 21, 2026.
