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The Beat Digest 11/06/26: Z2 and Iron Maiden reunite

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Boom Studios

NO ONE ESCAPES THE DIALECTIC #1 sells out ahead of release, goes to second printing

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Gaming

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

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Comics

WATCH: Jim Lee Tears Up During Lifetime Award Acceptance

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Previews

Exclusive Preview: SWAMP THING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN

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Business News

Court approves another Diamond settlement as Sparkle Pop withdraws objections

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The #1 event company, Informa, has just acquired the #3 event company, Clarion, in a $2.8 billion deal.
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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.
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Classic Comic Compendium: Looking at MIRACLEMAN – BOOK THREE – OLYMPUS in lieu of recent developments

There's been a lot of focus on Miracleman of late due to recent developments. Our columnist looks at a classic story.
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THE COMICS COURIER #5 launches on Kickstarter today!

THE COMICS COURIER #5 launches on Kickstarter today, and yours truly has an entry in this issue along with a long list of top comics critics
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Anime Review: The melancholy world of VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU

Blu-ray out now of the classic OVA that asks the very important question; do monsters ever feel alone?
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Graphic Novel Review: THE ABYSS OF OBLIVION examines Spain’s haunted past

A new historical graphic novel illustrated by Paco Roca and written by Rodrigo Terrasa.
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Halloween Beat: DELUSION asks an artist to paint the portrait of a vampire

Painting with a vampire.
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The Marvel Rundown: Spider-Man gets his revenge against Ravage

The Marvel Rundown takes a look at The Amazing Spider-Man #1002, where Peter Parker takes on his secret cousin, Cormac!
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DC Round-Up: DARKSEID VS THE WORLD is a lackluster entry in the All In Saga

Plus, the conclusion of BATMAN: BAD SEEDS, and milestone issues for ABSOLUTE BATMAN and ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN!
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: SCREAM! is the perfect horror anthology for Halloween, and more

The new horror anthology SCREAM! leads the way for our pre-Halloween edition of Wednesday Comics Reviews, plus much more!
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Entertainment

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

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

CRIMINAL teaser trailer drops

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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

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

NO ONE ESCAPES THE DIALECTIC #1 sells out ahead of release, goes to second printing

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BOOM! Studios has announced that Spencer Ackerman's new political thriller, NO ONE ESCAPES THE DIALECTIC #1, sold out ahead of its November 4th release and will be receiving a second printing.

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

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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

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

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Digital Comics

GlobalComix adds ComiJoy to comics and webtoons line up

In the lead up to Anime NYC, GlobalComix continues to announce new Asian-comic partners with ComiJoy comic and webtoon titles coming this fall.
Controversy!

Update: Image to publish new Warren Ellis book GHOST DRIVE STATION

Five years after Image said it would not publish a new Ellis comic until he made amends with victims, he has a new book coming out
DC Round-Up

DC Round-Up: A peek inside the KINGDOM OF ZOD, a new Superman crossover

The start of the Kingdom of Zod crossover is our main review this week, plus quick hits about Firestorm and Absolute Batman!
Wednesday Comics

Wednesday Comics Reviews: Going around with the horror of CULT-DE-SAC #1, and more

Cult-de-Sac #1, the new horror book from Ignition Press, leads this week's Wednesday Comics Reviews column. Plus, much more!
Business News

Marvel meets Star Wars: it was their destiny

The Marvel/Star Wars crossover passes the ultimate frontier for team-ups, but the time may be right for it
SDCC

Interview: DAVE WIELGOSZ’S SHOWDOWN has begun

Dave Wielgosz shared details at San Diego Comic Con about his five issue series Showdown, published by Ignition Press
Cryptozoology

Remembering Jackie the Eagle

Jackie, the world's most famous bald eagle, died after struggling with a mystery illness, but she helped a lot of people, including me
Entertainment

Horror Beat: Lauren Lee Smith mixes blood with gold in her novel THE NIGHT POOL

Gold Rush horror meets female resiliency.
SDCC

Interview: ROB GUILLORY dives into INNARDS

Creator Rob Guillory discusses Innards, his series with Ignition Press, along with details on what is coming up next
Marvel

Kevin Smith to pen first STAR WARS/MARVEL crossover HOPE ASSEMBLES

Kevin Smith and David Marquez's five-issue series will arrive ahead of the 50th anniversary of A New Hope in May 2027.
Vault Comics

Vault announces DARKEST DUNGEON original graphic novels

“Our Darkest Dungeon graphic novel campaign will channel the spirit of the games—a realm filled with hidden rewards alongside myriad choices and dangers,” said Vault VP of Special Projects and Crowdfunding, Der-shing Helmer
Top Comics to Buy

Top Comics to Buy for August 12, 2026: A new Superman event, a top tier BPRD book, and more

This week's Top Comics to Buy for August 12 features a new Superman event, a new BPRD comic, Absolute Batman, and more!
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IDW and Official Cellar launch limited edition Godzilla Premium Agave Spirits

IDW has announced another collaboration with Official Cellar for GODZILLA Premium Agave Spirits featuring limited edition, numbered bottles.

HULK relaunch by Condon and Cappuccio will be Marvel’s only 2027 Comics Giveaway Day release

Ultimate Wolverine creators Chris Condon and Alessandro Cappuccio will reunite for Bruce Banner's post-Infernal Hulk series, releasing for free on May 1, aka Comics Giveaway Day.

Exclusive Preview: MARBLEHEAD documents the feats of the racially-integrated regiment

Middle-grade ogn Marblehead releases the week of Thanksgiving and reveals an important part of American history

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.

NO ONE ESCAPES THE DIALECTIC #1 sells out ahead of release, goes to second printing

BOOM! Studios has announced that Spencer Ackerman's new political thriller, NO ONE ESCAPES THE DIALECTIC #1, sold out ahead of its November 4th release and will be receiving a second printing.

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.
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