Report: Comic sales are up 18% in comics shops
According to data gathered from the POS system Manage Comics, comics shops sales are up 18% over 2024
Live from Earth-X: The Beat’s Peacemaker Season 2 roundtable
In this roundtable, The Beat Elite gather in Earth-X's Stately Beat Manor to discuss James Gunn's Peacemaker Season 2.
Diamond consignment inventory dispute goes to mediation; Sparkle Pop sues Dynamite
Everyone involved in the contested sale of the consignment inventory held by Diamond has agreed to mediation
Humanoids files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Humanoids, the US arm of the famed French publisher, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with less than $50,000 in assets
Winners and Losers of NYCC ’25
The tireless Beat staff has compiled their annual list of the winners and losers of NYCC '25 - so brace yourself and read on!
The Marvel Rundown: Even Galactus Trembles at the sight of the UNBREAKABLE X-MEN
Unbreakable X-Men #1 is this week's lead review, but our Marvel Rundown team looks at a whopping five other titles, too!
DC Round-Up: A good boy comes home in KRYPTO: LAST DOG OF KRYPTON #5
Krypto's incredible journey reaches its end with one last adventure and an emotional reunion.
Exclusive: Oni announces OUTLINE, the debut OGN from Michèle Fischels
Oni Press has announced the debut graphic novel, entitled Outline, from creator Michèle Fischels for debut in summer 2026.
NYCC ’25 Day 2 cosplay in pictures
A look at some of the stunning cosplay from NYCC 2025 from our roaming Beat staff photographer as seen on day 2
Interview: Patrick McDonnell answers, ‘What is the most important critical question in comics?’
Patrick McDonnell's newest book, "The Gift of Everything," hit stores on October 7, 2025. He caught up with The Beat to discuss his new work, life, and stories.
Exclusive: See EKOS VOL. 2 covers by Siya Oum and Kendrick Lim
David Maisel's Ekos returns with Volume 2 on Kickstarter in October, including variant covers by Siya Loum and Kendrick Lim.
Top Comics to Buy for October 15, 2025: Nurse your NYCC hangover with some...
This week's top comics to buy for October 15 features The Adventures of Lumen N, G.I. Joe, Superman Unlimited, and more!
