August Sales: Secret Wars still tops as DC regains some dollars
Marvel still ruled the roost in August, according to figures just released by Diamond, and DC lagged 14 points in units, but gained a...
DC releases two more Dark Knight III covers and massive list of variants
Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1, the new comic continuing the story of Frank Miller's Batman, is out this November 25th and it's...
Discussion Points: What Can’t We Recycle?
Let's talk about originality in art.
The Wicked + The Divine #14 came out this week, and while I know I sound like a broken record at...
Netflix to Premiere Marvel’s Jessica Jones on 11.20.15
Check out the teaser below. There isn't any solid footage to note; just a bunch of disconnected imagery and indecipherable murmuring set to Of...
Stryfe Visits the Stately Beat Manor Staff Pull for 9/9/15
This week, a longtime staffer of the internet’s premiere comic book website, The Beat, became obsessed...obsessed with ‘90s X-Men comics. We tried to take away...
The Retailer’s View // DC Youoops
A few months ago, as I was running a deposit to the bank, I ran into the store’s landlord at the terminal next to...
You need to read some comics by and about indigenous peoples
In yesterday's discussion of Marvel's new Red Wolf comic and comics journalism, I had talked a lot about other comics by and about indigenous people but cut it from an already lengthy piece. However, in the discussion of whether Red Wolf needs to be supported just because it promotes diversity, I suggested some other options -- please list more in the comments!
Preacher gets a full series order from AMC
I've always thought Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg would have been the perfect writing team for a rebooted Spider-Man, certainly far better than the...
AfterShock announces first titles with Conner, Palmiotti, Jenkins, Ennis, Bennett and more
AfterShock is the new kid on the block. Launched in April by comics vet Joe Pruett, it first made headlines when it hired Mike...
FundWatch: Bob Wiacek needs your help
Inker Bob Wiacek injured his arm and needs some financial help while he recovers. He's set up a GoFundMe that already reached its goal but I'm sure more help would be appreciated. And Bob deserves it. I worked with him briefly back in the day, and he's a good man and a good artist. Bob will even do a sketch for you if you pledge more than $40 -- I think that's going to take him a long time to fulfill but it's a bargain.
The Money Thing Part 2: New writer on Red Wolf is perfect storm of...
When is a story not a story? When is the story about a story actually the story? Well strap yourselves in because you're about to find out!
Treat Yo’self to a Secret Treasure Trove of Neil Gaiman Rarities
You've got your mimosas. You've got your fine leather goods. How about your rare, never-before-released Neil Gaiman Stories?
The American Gods and Sandman author has teamed up...
