The problem with Wonder Woman and the solution: Melissa McCarthy
Here's the latest version of the "What the hell can we do with Wonder Woman?" piece by Shoshana Kessock but it's a really...
RIP Jim Kelly
The Karate expert who co-starred with Bruce Lee in ENTER THE DRGAON has died at age 67. These stills remind us that the...
Monday’s Review Slate: Lazarus and Pizza Dog
This week's been a big week for comics! All kinds of goings-on were, well, going-on. I'm narrowing it down to just the two comics,...
The fifth new Vertigo title is Coffin Hill and the sixth is Suiciders —...
This morning's NY Times story on Vertigo's six new titles only managed to have room to mention four of them. However if you look...
SDCC ’13: Comixology, the Hero Initiative, Palmiotti, Conner and pals make a giant comic...
Okay we told you ComiXology has a lot of stuff going on at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Not only are they co-sponsoring the...
Big Interview: Julia Gfrӧrer: ‘I don’t get why people write stories without sex in...
One of the advantages in writing for The Beat is the opportunity to provide under-appreciated comic creators with a platform, to share work which...
On The Scene: Wizard World’s “NYC Experience” Wasn’t Half Bad
Among people I talk to about cons and comics, about half won’t bother to go to Wizard World Cons, about a quarter might go,...
Vertigo is alive, launching six new titles
Despite all the appearances that Vertigo, DC's line for creator-driven horror, fantasy and crime-based comics, is on its last legs—they only released four monthly...
The Guardian Reveals the Origin of The Phoenix Magazine
This weekend The Guardian published an interview with the Fickling family, who created and run the Beat-approved Phoenix Magazine. Conducted by John-Paul Flintoff, the...
MAD MENTAL CRAZY! The True Life of the Fabulous Zenith, Part 2
Last week I began my in-depth look at the history of Zenith and its attached legal dispute. As before I shall add my disclaimer:...
Final hours to help Raven Gregory and family benefit auction
Jesse James Comics shop in Glendale, AZ is more than just a hub for up-and-coming indie Phoenix comic artist, enthusiastic cosplayers, eager fans, and...
The Beat’s Timely On-Time Not Late ELCAF Report
Last weekend saw the second ELCAF take place in London, an indie comic festival which headlined with publishers Nobrow, SelfMadeHero, and Blank Slate. It...
