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Exclusive Preview: THE DC ART OF RICCARDO FEDERICI hits Kickstarter

The DC Art of Riccardo Federici is now available on Kickstarter thanks to Clover Press, and we have an exclusive look at art here!

DC Round-Up: OOPS! ALL ROUND-UPS Edition

We look at seven of DC's new releases for the week, including BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE - DYNAMIC DUOS #4, SUPERGIRL #19, TEEN TITANS #3, and more.

The spin cycle on the DC Studios changes has already hit high gear

As Skydance now has to rebuild the pipeline for the DCU, various spins on the situation began to be floated in the trades

Joanne Starer & Lukas Ketner taking over HARLEY QUINN ongoing series in February

The new creative team will move Harley from New York to Paris, and give her a new costume designed by David Nakayama.

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Recap: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER season 3×2

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3, episode 2, The Gift of Men, switches the focus to the civil war in Numenor, where Earien finds herself torn between the King's Men and the Faithful, all while Sauron continues to recruit Ring-servants.

DC celebrates life and legacy of comics legend Joe Kubert this September

DC will publish a series of special releases celebrating his artistry, storytelling, and enduring impact on the medium.

Trade Rating: LITTLE NIGHTMARES – DESCENT TO NOWHERE tugs at core fears

Little Nightmares: Descent to Nowhere from Titan Comics successfully expands the world of the video games in its own terrifying way.

Exclusive: Magnetic Press reveals PETER PAN OGN, MFKZ spinoff, more for spring 2027

Magnetic Press has revealed eight new titles for its spring 2027 catalog, including familiar tales and new originals.

BookCon will be even larger in 2027

After a smash '26 show, BookCon expand to a three-day event for 2027, with more authors, booths and panels

Interview: Does CULLEN BUNN sleep?

Cullen Bunn is an incredibly prolific writer, and The Beat caught up with him at the Ignition Press Pavilion to find out his secrets

Archie Comics legal woes continue with delayed foreclosure sale

Archie Comics co-owner Jon Goldwater's legal battles continue, with a foreclosure sale postponed after a successful appeal

Manga and Anime News

TEZUKA! GOD OF MANGA Roundtable with Dave Baker, Jason Andrew Cohn, Samuel Sattin, and Nicole Goux

The new documentary aims to bring greater attention to Osamu Tezuka in the West. The director and participants sit down to talk about Tezuka.

Titan Manga announces 5 new manga licenses for Summer 2027

The publisher has announced 5 new manga licenses ranging from the occult to dating and rock n roll.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: THE EGG PROJECT is a delight

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers ALL EYES ON NEKOYASHIKI-KUN! NOTICE ME, NOT MY CHARACTERS, AOASHI and THE EGG PROJECT.

Wonderful Wednesdays: 7TH TIME LOOP audiobook and more from Seven Seas

On this week's Wonderful Wednesdays, Seven Seas announces three audiobook adaptations and one new manga series to look forward to!

Wonderful Wednesdays: NIGHTHAWK, ONCE AGAIN and more from Seven Seas

Seven Seas announces three new manga series and one audiobook adaptation on this week's Wonderful Wednesdays—including Nighthawk, Once Again'

Exclusive Preview: Fantagraphics publishes Akane Torikai’s WANDERING CAT’S CAGE

The science fiction josei manga Wandering Cat's Cage by Akane Torikai is now available in English in a hardcover print.

Business News

The spin cycle on the DC Studios changes has already hit high gear

As Skydance now has to rebuild the pipeline for the DCU, various spins on the situation began to be floated in the trades

Monday shocker: Gunn and Safran out at DC Studios

In a Monday morning shock, Peter Safran and James Gunn are stepping down at DC Studios to be replaced by The Breadwinner producer Jeremy Latcham.

Gladstone Investment Corp. acquires majority stake in McFarlane Toys

Gladstone Investment has acquired McFarlane Toys, although founder Todd McFarlane will remain involved with the company

Tiny Onion signs first look deal with Blumhouse Atomic

Tiny Onion and BlumHouse Atomic have signed a first look deal with Exquisite Corpses the first project to go into development

Court approves another Diamond settlement as Sparkle Pop withdraws objections

All the publishers who objected to the sale of Diamond's consignment goods have now had settlements with the estate approved

Court approves settlement between Diamond Estate, the Palik Group and Sparkle Pop

The court has approved the settlement among The Palik Group, Sparkle Pop and the Diamond estate, bringing the saga one step closer to a conclusion

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Entertainment

Recap: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER season 3×1

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's third season premiere, Marnûkh, sees Sauron's might bearing down on Middle-earth five years after the fall of Eregion, but with one key element still eluding him in his quest to enslave the Elves.

The spin cycle on the DC Studios changes has already hit high gear

As Skydance now has to rebuild the pipeline for the DCU, various spins on the situation began to be floated in the trades

Horror Beat: KICK ON Goes For Blood Above All Else 

Brutal gore and tension make up for story and character.

Recap: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER season 3×2

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3, episode 2, The Gift of Men, switches the focus to the civil war in Numenor, where Earien finds herself torn between the King's Men and the Faithful, all while Sauron continues to recruit Ring-servants.

TEZUKA! GOD OF MANGA Roundtable with Dave Baker, Jason Andrew Cohn, Samuel Sattin, and Nicole Goux

The new documentary aims to bring greater attention to Osamu Tezuka in the West. The director and participants sit down to talk about Tezuka.

CANDELA OBSCURA graphic novel incoming

Tini Howard, Blake Howard, and Fernando Heinz Furukawa's Candela Obscura graphic novel, based on the supernatural Critical Role series and game, will be released by Dark Horse Comics in August 2027.

Gunn, Safran, Latcham: Behind yet another regime change at DC Studios

Behind the scenes of the big shake-up at DC Studios, with James Gunn and Peter Safran out and former Marvel exec Jeremy Latcham in

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Danhausen just won the Knicks an NBA championship

A simple uncursing ended a 53-year championship drought.

Girls just wanna have San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Cyndi Lauper WWE action figures

Mattel Creations has announced a San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusive WWE action figure 3-pack featuring Cindi Lauper on Piper's Pit.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Thank God For The New Day

Don't you dare be sour -- clap for ya bois that know their worth and FEEEEEL THA POWWAAAA!!

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Wrestlemania? More like Admania

Did Hulk Hogan get more screentime than most matches?

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

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