Analysis: New York Times Bestsellers: Graphic Books: 2012: Overview
As the end of the year approaches, it is commonplace to take a look back at the year, see where we've been, and if...
The Betting Pool: Who’s The Next Marvel Character To Die Via Press Release
So Peter Parker died. Again. (The Ultimate universe Peter Parker was killed off not all that long ago.) And there's a new character parading...
The Spider-Man #700 controversy — SPOILERS, y’all
In case you happened to make it to your comics shop or tablet to purchase a copy of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #700 before the shocking...
The Holiday Spirit by Rick Veitch
Rick Veitch has always done things his own way, from Creepy to Swamp Thing to Brat Pack and beyond. His holiday card is no...
A very Merry Christmas from The Beat
All the best to all Beat readers and their loved ones—let's hope it's a safe and peaceful one.
Did you get some good toys for...
Holiday Tidings: Dean Haspiel
As the holidays unfurl we'll share some holiday art from our comics pals to enjoy as you savor some hot cider!
INTERVIEW: Allison Baker on Year One of Monkeybrain Comics
2012 was the year we saw Marvel relaunch, DC reboot, Image rise, and Valiant return. And yet perhaps one of the biggest success stories...
Gail Simone Rehired as Writer for Batgirl
Gail Simone appears to have been re-hired as the writer for DC's Batgirl series, according to a series of tweets she made around an hour ago --
Walking Dead (The TV Version) Loses _Another_ Showrunner
If you follow the television biz at all, you know that AMC's management has a tendency towards... shall we say, an overly active hand...
The Beat Comic Reviews for 19/12/12: Spiders, Birds, Harbingers and Dazzlers
It's time for the last reviews section I'll be doing this year. I have to make it a little quicker than usual, too, because...
Nice Art: Cameron Stewart launches his new comic NIRO
Eisner winning artist Cameron Stewart recently rolled up his webcomic SIN TITULO and he's back with NIRO, which has an extensive and spectacular preview....
HYPE AND PREVIEW: Joe Palooka #1
The venerable comics strip character Joe Palooka has been remade into a modern day MMA fighter in JOE PALOOKA #1 on sale today from...
