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.
The Beat Digest 05/27/25: ULTIMATE HAWKEYE lands one-shot
Also on today's Digest, the Snyders et al.'s By A Thread returns to comiXology next week, and Michael Rooker's Peacemaker role is revealed.
Cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz wins 2025 RFK Journalism Award for Editorial Cartoons
Lalo Alcaraz was named the winner of the 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for Editorial Cartoons as part of The 2025 RFK Human...
Prolific creator Peter David has died at 68
Prolific creator Peter David has died at 68. The Beat sends its condolences to family, friends, and fans.
What the Mrs. Flood reveal on DOCTOR WHO means…
The Interstellar Song Contest saw the identity of Mrs. Flood revealed and the return of a major Doctor Who villain. The Beat breaks down who they are and what that means for fans!
