INTERVIEW: Robert Kirkman on how Skybound’s Energon Universe “ultimizes” TRANSFORMERS and GI JOE
Robert Kirkman opens up about nabbing the Hasbro license, the future of the Energon Universe, and Void Rivals #1's shock cameo
Skybound announces the shared Energon Universe for Transformers and GI Joe
The Energon Universe is coming from Skybound with a new Transformers series from Daniel Warren Johnson and four GI Joe minis.
Dark Horse parent company the Embracer Group restructures, plans layoffs
Dark Horse parent company The Embracer Group has announced a restructuring and layoffs, after a $2 billion partnership failed to materialize.
Cartoonist’s death inspires #ComicsBrokeMe hashtag and a call for better working conditions
After the untimely death of cartoonist Ian McGinty, comics workers called for better pay and working conditions as they reported instances of overwork and trauma via the hashtag #ComicsBrokeMe
Inside the CBR layoffs and bad week
CBR removed some of its most respected editors this week, and the reasons why reveal a system that allegedly works writers to the bone
Major manga publisher Shueisha announces own webtoon app for 2024
Major Japanese manga publisher Shuesha has announced that they are entering the webtoon market with their own dedicated offering - Jump Toon - in 2024. In addition Shuesha has opened a competition to scout new talent.
With Image gone, what is Diamond’s future?
Following Image Comics moving away from Diamond, industry observers are concerned for Diamond's future, but reports of their demise are premature
Image Comics moves to Lunar for Direct Market Distribution
In an industry shaking announcement, Image Comics has announced they are moving away from Diamond and over to Lunar Distribution for the direct market
The Nib to cease regular publication in print and online
The current issue of the magazine will be the publication's final print issue, while online publication will continue through August.
Who leaked the death of that beloved Marvel character?
A Reddit leak spoiled the ending of Amazing Spider-Man 26 and led to a lively discourse on Kamala Khan and Marvel - while leaving a lingering question or two.
Distribution Round-Up: DSTLRY signs with Diamond & Lunar, ICBCA brings self-published titles to retailers
The moves will bring a wide variety of titles from creators established and up-and-coming to comic shops.
INTERVIEW: Meet Davidi Jonas, the new CEO of IDW
New CEO Davidi Jonas sat down with the Beat to tell his origin story and explain where IDW is going after reorganization
