Top Comics to Buy for May 21, 2025: From Alcatraz to Bigfoot to Superman
This week's Top Comics to Buy for May 21 features superheroes along with some of the best new indie books of the year so far.
The Beat Digest 05/20/25: Priest rebooting Red Sonja
On today's Digest, Christopher Priest will pen Sonja Reborn, Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider gets renumbered, Iyanu gets renewed, and much more.
Manga Review: PALACE OF THE OMEGA Volume Two sweetly satisfies
Palace of the Omega Volume Two
Story and Art: Fumi Tsuyuhisa
Publisher: Viz Media
Imprint: SuBLime (Print & Digital)
Translation: Adrienne Beck
Retouching and Lettering: Gwen Butler
Publication Date: May 13, 2025
Rating: Mature (Uncensored)
Genre: Manga, Boys Love, Omegaverse
War has ravaged...
Diamond Select Toys shut down and more on Diamond layoffs
According to reports, Diamond Select Toys has been shut down, as more layoffs are confirmed at various Diamond Comics divisions
SQUAD GOALS sticks the landing on WEBTOON
Shero Comics’ "Squad Goals" on WEBTOON is a sharp, funny cheer comic set in juvie, where ankle monitors and attitude come standard.
Breaking: “Massive” layoffs at Diamond Comics today
Following the sale of Diamond's assets to two separate companies, we're hearing there have been massive layoffs this Friday, with one well known exec confirmed
It’s official: Diamond Comics acquired by Universal Distribution and Ad Populum
The sale to Universal and Ad Populum has closed and a new chapter begins for Diamond Comics.
Business Wrap-up: Rebellion goes with Lunar, Dynamite explores, comings and goings
The week in distribution news and hires, including Rebellion, Dynamite, Mad Cave and Ignition Press
Aftershock Comics emerges from bankruptcy
Aftershock Comics has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with plans to pay creditors and launch new projects
The Beat Digest 05/16/25: Remender and Acuña plot an ESCAPE
On today's Digest, Remender and Acuña reunite to reimagine WW2, Laird and Lawson's TMNT returns, and there's a new Smurfs trailer.
Pluto TV launches free HUNTER X HUNTER marathon as part of massive Ani-May celebration
Pluto TV is streaming a free all-week "Hunter x Hunter" marathon through May 18 as part of its Ani-May programming event.
2025 Eisner nominations announced, led by Fantagraphics and Tom King
In the 2024 Eisner Award nominations Fantagraphics led publishers with 24 nominations, while Tom King had four to lead individuals