Aethon Books acquires majority stake in Vault Comics
Aethon Books has acquired a majority stake in indie comic publisher Vault Comics, following previous team-ups
Exclusive Preview: ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #362
The Beat is excited to reveal an exclusive preview of Archie Jumbo Digest #362: Retro Beach Bash A Go Go.
Sabrina Spellman is everyone's favorite...
Udon halts all shipments to Diamond
Udon is cancelling all order via Diamond, and asks retailers to order via Lunar, Simon & Schuster and....in the future, Universal.
Wonderful Wednesdays: LITTLE MUSHROOM, AHAREN-SAN IS INDECIPHERABLE omnibus and more announced by Seven Seas
This week's Wonderful Wednesdays announcement is a huge win for light novel lovers, specifically danmei fans! Here's what's new & noteworthy!
A comics publisher on Diamond’s end and finding a new distributor
Fabrice Sapolsky, publisher of FairSquare Graphics, opens up about the difficult decisions he's had to make regarding distribution for his books
Dynamite to release new THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS graphic novel
The Nightmare Before Christmas, produced by visionary Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick, has become a cult classic, a staple of both Christmas...
VAMPIRE HUNTER D arrives on AMC’s streaming platforms for 40th anniversary
On Friday, May 30, 2025, the Japanese cult classic Vampire Hunter D will arrive on the AMC Networks' streaming platforms HIDIVE and Shudder, according...
Los Angeles Dodgers to host official ONE PIECE night at Dodger Stadium on July...
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toei Animation are teaming up for ONE PIECE Night on July 3! Enjoy exclusive giveaways and more!
MARVEL: WHAT IF. . . KITTY PRYDE STOLE THE PHOENIX FORCE? arrives October 2025
Arriving in October 2025, Marvel: What If... Kitty Pryde Stole the Phoenix Force? is written by Lambda Literary Award-winning author Rebecca Podos.
TILTING AT WINDMILLS #301: Figuring out the basics in a new world
Brian Hibbs offers practical advice for his fellow comics retailers/book orderers on where to order their comics in the post-Diamond world
Dynamite wants its $500,000 from Diamond and more bankruptcy updates
Dynamite is asking Diamond for more than $500,000 due them for merchandise sales, meanwhile, the bankruptcy proceedings drag on and on
Abrams Books employees and SVA educators have voted to unionize
Both teachers at SVA and editorial staff at Abrams have voted to unionize under UAW in recent weeks.

























