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The Week in Diamond: DENIED!!!

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The court has denied motions filed by publishers to get their consignment stock back, but that's not the end of the Diamond Bankruptcy case

Graphic novel sales rose 28.5% in Q1 2026

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Graphic novel sales were WAY up in Q1 2026, but what drove the surge isn't clear based on the data we have.

New comics nonprofit BODEGA launches Brooklyn Expo of Comics

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Labubus go la-bye-bye as Pop Mart suffers $33 billion loss

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Investors have turned bearish on the snaggle-toothed Labubu dolls, as Pop Mart has failed to expand their line

DSTLRY is back, announces publishing schedule

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OpenAI shutting down Sora, Disney drops investment

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Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 3/20/26: James Jean Masters of the Universe Figures and the rest of the universe

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From the sublime - James Jean - to the ridiculous - Metaverse fail - in this weeks look at the forces shaping our world
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Graphic Novel Review: PUNK’N HEADS reminds you that your 20s were messy and fun

Punk'N Heads, the new book from Dave Baker and Nicole Goux, is a graphic novel reminder that your 20s were messy and fun.
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Review: LIFE IS STRANGE: REUNION is rushed but satisfying

Max and Chloe's swan song has many technical issues and other questionable decisions, but these ultimately don't mar its emotional story.
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Trade Rating: THE COMPLETE 2000AD BY ALAN MOORE VOL 1 – FUTURE SHOCKS & OTHER STORIES

The new COMPLETE 2000AD BY ALAN MOORE VOL 1 collection features comics that are historically important AND a lot of fun.
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The Marvel Rundown: DAREDEVIL #1 is a self-assured, swashbuckling debut

The Marvel Rundown reviews the latest releases from Marvel comics, this week spotlighting Daredevil #1 by Stephanie Phillips and Lee Garbett.
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DC Round-Up: BIZARRO YEAR NONE #1 is a bit of a misfire

Bizarro Year None feels like a bit of a misfire, with jokes that don't quite land and a slow-pace to the opening chapter of its story.
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: Betting heavily on ROYALS #1, and more

Royals #1 from Image Comics leads this week's Wednesday Comics Reviews, our column looking at non-big 2 direct market releases.
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Top Comics to Buy for April 1, 2026: There will be no April Fools’ jokes in this column

This week's Top Comics to Buy for April 1 features the finale of Briar, more Toxic Avengers Comics, the debut of Royals, and more!
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Horror Beat: DETENTION looks to Taiwan’s White Terror period for its book-banning ghosts

Some phantoms just hate freedom of expression.
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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: CROSS GAME knows ball

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New ROGUE ONE comics to mark the film’s 10th anniversary

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Marvel's five new prequels will kick off with a Cassian Andor comic by Benjamin Percy and Luke Ross on May 6.

Review: LIFE IS STRANGE: REUNION is rushed but satisfying

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Max and Chloe's swan song has many technical issues and other questionable decisions, but these ultimately don't mar its emotional story.

Labubus go la-bye-bye as Pop Mart suffers $33 billion loss

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Investors have turned bearish on the snaggle-toothed Labubu dolls, as Pop Mart has failed to expand their line

Exclusive Preview: Stephan Franck’s PALOMINO concludes with Volume 6

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Stephan Franck's neo-noir saga Palomino will soon hit Kickstarter. Check out an exclusive preview of the Vol. 6 finale.

New ROGUE ONE comics to mark the film’s 10th anniversary

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Marvel's five new prequels will kick off with a Cassian Andor comic by Benjamin Percy and Luke Ross on May 6.

Dark Horse to celebrate MARVEL’S MIGHTIEST MONSTERS

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The hardcover release will feature early monster comics by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Larry Lieber and Steve Ditko, and much more.

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