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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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CRIMINAL teaser trailer drops

The first trailer for Criminal, the Prime Video series based on the comic by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, starring Charlie Hunnam, Adria Arjona, Emilia Clarke, and more, has revealed it will be released in two halves in January 2027.

EVIL DEAD WRATH director Francis Galluppi to write new CONSTANTINE movie

Francis Galluppi, director of the upcoming Evil Dead Wrath, will reportedly write a new John Constantine movie for DC Studios.

NYCC ’26: How KPOP DEMON HUNTERS broke international and cultural barriers

During NYCC, Neckwav, the singing voice of Abby in the film, and Emmy-nominated actor/producer and talent manager and producer Rich Ting shared their thoughts and insights on the hit animated film

Game Preview: SEGA’s STRANGER THAN HEAVEN could be the best start of 2027

At a special preview event SEGA let press play over four hours of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's upcoming game.

WATCH: Jim Lee Tears Up During Lifetime Award Acceptance

Emotional, standing ovation for Jim Lee as he accepts his Lifetime Initiative Award from the Hero Initiative.

Exclusive Preview: SWAMP THING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN

SWAMP THING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN is set to launch in February and we have an exclusive look at the most anticipated crossover of the year

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Graphic Novel Review: ALBION ranks as an odd, excellent piece of comics history

ALBION, which was plotted by Alan Moore, is an odd and excellent piece of comics history that got a new print run this summer.

Sales Charts: Absolute Batman #1 in July – and even more numbers

Absolute Batman was #1 in July sales, but Prana DMS is now including dollar shares for publishers and per store averages

Interview: JIM MCCANN explores THE OTHER HALF

The Beat caught up with writer Jim McCann at the San Diego Comic-Con Ignition Pavilion to chat about The Other Half with Joe Eisma

Digital comics sales are still 5-10% of print

A new report on the state of digital in Publishers Weekly repeats the 5-10% share that we've been hearing for a long time

The Beat Digest 08/14/26: MISTER MIRACLE, WOLVERINE casting news

Guy Gardner will appear on the Mister Miracle series, Troy Baker is playing Nathaniel Essex in the Wolverine game, and more on today's Digest.

Goldin’s Summer TCG Auction generates $18 million-plus in total sales

Goldin’s Summer TCG Auction saw six items each break the half-million-dollar mark, totaling over $18 million in sales of Pokémon and One Piece collectibles.

Marvel promises a new twist on a holiday classic with UNCLE SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL one-shot

The Disney icon returns in an epic quest for gold across past, present, and future!

Darkroom brings AACHI AND SSIPAK to streaming

South Korean film Aachi and Ssipak finally arrives on streaming via Darkroom.

Why Andy Serkis’s comments on diversity in LORD OF THE RINGS are harmful

The Hunt for Gollum director and star's comments about the lack of diversity in the upcoming film are a step back for fantasy fans.

Movie Review: TONY—a coming of age tale of the legend that is Anthony Bourdain

Matt Johnson's Tony explores Anthony Bourdain's origin through an engaging coming-of-age story anchored by Dominic Sessa's charismatic performance.

Exclusive Preview: I LOVE APOCALYPTIC ZOMBIE MISFITS Kickstarter launches today

The Kickstarter for I LOVE APOCALYPTIC ZOMBIE MISFITS launches today, kicking off Clover Press' new creator-owned line, The Fourth Leaf
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The Beat Digest 11/06/26: Z2 and Iron Maiden reunite

Z2 Comics will adapt Iron Maiden's Somewhere in Time, Apple TV's 12 Days of Snoopy will release next week, Kate Herron will adapt N.D. Stevenson's Scarlet Morning into a film, and more on today's Digest.