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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

Marvel Rundown: AVENGERS #1 kicks off a new era

This week we cover Avengers # 1, Wolverine #29, and the debut of Friendly Neighborhood Mary Jane.

Maverick invites you to LISTEN to Death in new YA graphic novel

Brian Hawkins and Sandra Maria Perea's supernatural YA graphic novel Listen will be released by Mad Cave imprint Maverick next month.

Windom and Colak team up for silent revenge tale INNEN

Robert Windom and Mirko Čolak's one-shot Innen, which follows a vengeful girl from futuristic Japan as she's transformed by an ancient helmet into a warrior demon, will be released by Image in January.

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Exclusive: Oni announces THE JUICIEST TOMATO OF ALL: CORITA KENT, POP NUN

Oni announces THE JUICIEST TOMATO OF ALL: CORITA KENT, POP NUN, a graphic novel memoir debuting in May 2027

Marvel is improving retailer relations and compact offerings

Marvel's release plans for the Midnight line, and introduction of a more affordable compact line are getting retailers excited

WIZARD OF EARTHSEA wins the 2026 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story or Comic

Fred Fordham's adaptation of Ursula K. Le Guin's classic fantasy novel won Best Graphic Story or Comic at this year's Hugo Awards, where Sinners, Murderbot, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 also picked up prizes.

Will Murray, pulp writer, historian, and co-creator of Squirrel Girl, dead at 73

Will Murray, the pulp writer, journalist, and historian who created Marvel's Squirrel Girl with Steve Ditko, has died aged 73.

Jack Kirby receives commemorative plaque at Disney California Adventure Park

Disney honored Jack Kirby on his 109th birthday by unveiling a commemorative plaque at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park, during a ceremony attended by his family, and more, including the Thing.

INTERVIEW: Akiko Higashimura, author of PRINCESS JELLYFISH and many more

Acclaimed manga artist and writer Akiko Higashimura, talks about her work, her process, and her advice for newer creators.

Graphic Novel Review: A look at the beauty of CUTTING GARDEN, summed up by a single page

To articulate the beauty of the new graphic novel, The Cutting Garden, our reviewer writes in depth about a single, remarkable page.

Interview: Colleen AF Venable and Stephanie Yue on KATIE THE CATSITTER: VILLAIN CON

Comics Beat catches up with Colleen AF Venable and Stephanie Yue to learn more about Katie the Catsitter: Villain Con.

NYCC ’26: Huge slate of professional programming announced

NYCC will roll out an even bigger slate of professional programming in 2026, including Retailer Day, ICv2 Insider Talks, and tons more

Exclusive Preview: Read an excerpt from Oni’s FLUX HOUSE PRESENTS #1

Oni's FLUX HOUSE PRESENTS #1 is set to release on October 7 and The Beat has an extended preview excerpt here

FOURTH WING graphic novel to debut with range of unique covers

Rebecca Yarros and Anabel Rossi are adapting Fourth Wing into a graphic novel, and the first volume will be released in April 2027.

KPEX showcaing Korean content is coming to NYC in 2027

Korean pop culture is getting its own comic con style event in New York next May: KPEX the Korean Pop Culture Expo
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