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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

White Ash Comics joins IDW as imprint

The White Ash Universe is joining IDW as an imprint, with publisher Charlie Stickney on board

NYCC 2026 had 1,553 exclusives according to CovrPrice

According to CovrPrice, there were 1,533 exclusives at NYCC 2026, a staggering 264% rise in just three years 

NYCC ’26: Is NYCC even sustainable?

20 years on, NYCC 2026 is in the books, but how the show evolves has a lot of financial and logistical considerations

DC Comics will now report to Skydance’s Josh Silverman

A former Marvel executive will now oversee the publishing and consumer products divisions at Skydance, including DC Comics

NYCC ’26: Marvel’s Steve Wacker Retailer Day speech – in full

At NYCC Retailer Day, Marvel's new Editor in Chief Steve Wacker spent more than half an hour telling store owners what they can expect from the new Marvel

NYCC ’26: Wacker boffo in retailer debut and more notes

The first two days of programming at New York Comic Con 2026 were all about rising sales, and renewed enthusiasm

Informa buys Clarion Events, home of Anime NYC, Awesome Con and more

The #1 event company, Informa, has just acquired the #3 event company, Clarion, in a $2.8 billion deal.
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ROCK ‘EM SOCK ‘EM ROBOTS graphic novels are coming

Writer Dustin Brady and artist Dave Bardin will adapt Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots into a junior graphic novel series, debuting from Mattel Press in Summer 2027.

Blind bag THUNDERCATS #1 copies to add LYNXANA comic

Nate Cosby and Sebastián Píriz's new comic ThunderCats: Lynxana will be available with blind bag copies of the new main series' first issue from tomorrow, November 4.

Jim Rugg adds Kickstarter-exclusive to TEZUKA! GOD OF MANGA

Jim Rugg adds Kickstarter exclusive Astro Boy Blacklight Poster and T-Shirt to upcoming "TEZUKA! God of Manga" documentary

Jim Rugg adds Kickstarter-exclusive to TEZUKA! GOD OF MANGA

Jim Rugg adds Kickstarter exclusive Astro Boy Blacklight Poster and T-Shirt to upcoming "TEZUKA! God of Manga" documentary

After a 60-year absence, Popeye sets sail with the 2026 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

King Features and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has announced that for the first time in 60 years, Popeye the Sailor Man will once again set sail in the parade’s 100th march this Thanksgiving.

Exclusive Preview: Who doesn’t love a BAGEL?

BEC is coming up and their anthology, BAGEL, will feature eight original stories about sandwiches from top comics creators

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Celebrate the Franchise’s 60th with the ultimate STAR TREK karaoke song list

Celebrate the Franchise's 60th anniversary with this list of tracks for a Star Trek karaoke party that would make Zefram Cochrane proud.

Video Game Review: Capcom’s THE WAY OF THE SWORD is Beautiful and Brutal

Onimusha: Way of the Sword can be punishing and frustrating, but Capcom’s spectacular bosses, strong story, and charismatic Mifune inspired Miyamoto Musashi make the challenge worth it.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: AKARI is luminous

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series A LONG & SHORT LOVE STORY, PSYCHEDELIA, and AKARI.

Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, dead at 92

Gloria Steinem, the journalist and feminist activist who played a surprisingly large role in restoring Wonder Woman to her classic appearance in 1972, has died aged 92.

Interview: CHARLIE JANE ANDERS on hope versus paranoia in STAR TREK: ZERO POINT

Comics Beat catches up with writer Charlie Jane Anders to learn more about the upcoming Star Trek: Zero Point #1.

First look: Ignition Press reveals Rose City Comic Con exclusive covers

Exclusive variants of Prima Apparata #1, The Folk of Dooney Hollow #1, and Cult-de-Sac #1 will be available from creators' booths at Portland's Rose City Comic Con on September 11.

Exclusive Preview: HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS one-shots release all month

BOOM! Studios revisits Pinhead's world with new one-shots of Hellraiser: Resurrections, releasing each week of September.

Exclusive Preview: Mechagodzilla gets an upgrade in STARSHIP GODZILLA: INVASION X #1

Join Chris Gooch and Oliver Ono in this five-issue follow-up to the fan-favorite Starship Godzilla series.

Trade Rating: ANIMAL MAN by Veitch and Dillon will make you believe a man can animal

The Animal Man by Veitch and Dillon omnibus is a story of our hero, Buddy, in decline. You simply cannot go home again ...

Report: Ed Brubaker being sued for alleged abusive behavior

Criminal co-creator Ed Brubaker is being sued by a production assistant, who alleges he subjected him to sexual, racial and religious harassment, discrimination, assault, and battery while working on the Prime Video show.

Exclusive Preview: Time is ticking away in BOREDSPACE

Brain Poison Comics shared an exclusive look at BOREDSPACE, a new sci-fi graphic novel set to debut in April 2027.

The Beat Digest 09/04/26: Becky Cloonan plans a FEVER DREAM

Today's Digest features news on Kickstarter projects from Becky Cloonan and Kyle Starks, SpongeBob SquarePants x One Piece Happy Meal toys, and a physical release for Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender.
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