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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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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.

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.

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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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!

Interview: EAST SIDE SAINTS are ready to help with your demon problem

Ignition Press is releasing East Side Saints and The Beat caught up with the creators at SDCC 2026 to chat about the series

Small Press Expo releases statement on venue boycott

The SPX Executive Committee has released a statement explaining their position on a boycott called on the Montgomery County Conference Center by a local union

HELLBOY IN HELL continues with a PARADE OF HORRORS

Mike Mignola and Márk László will reunite on a two-part arc about Hellboy at Satan's funeral arriving after Nothing But Blood this December.

The Beat Digest 08/11/26: DC wins four Critics Choice Super Awards

Also on today's Digest, X-Men '97 season 3 is coming much sooner, and Ian Gibson's Lifeboat will return with Anna Morozova on art.

Interview: TIM SEELEY loves a mashup

Creator Tim Seeley likes to blend genres for unique storytelling, and his work with Ignition Press is letting him show off his skills

Image Comics’ latest move could signal a new era of digital comics exclusivity

Image Comics is now available on Sweet Shop but not other start-up digital comics platforms – how will exclusivity affect the digital comics space race?

Magik to lead a team of X-ORCISTS

Ashley Allen and Germán Peralta's third Magik series will see Illyana team up with Madelyne Pryor, Juggernaut, and other mystic heroes.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: BANDE DEAD INNATE tells a grounded, intimate story

This week, three writers at Beat's Bizarre Adventure cover the works FIGHTING GIRLS, SNOW FAIRY, and BANDE DEAD INNATE.

Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: WAYPOINT, SYSTEMIC, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and two more projects you’ll love!

From space noir and systemic oppression to comic legends and sci-fi tomfoolery with a lot of heart, these are the indie comic Kickstarter campaigns you won't want to miss this week.

Artist Andy Fish is battling cancer

A GoFundMe has been launched for Fish to cover major living expenses, while he undergoes treatment for two different types of blood cancer.

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits: Looking back at San Diego Comic-Con 2026

Looking back at San Diego Comic-Con, a magical space outside of time, but one that must inevitably evolve
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The Beat Digest 11/06/26: Z2 and Iron Maiden reunite

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