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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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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.

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.

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.

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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

Gail Simone reveals which two non-family SIMPSONS characters could anchor the Sunday strip

Gail Simone reveals which two non-family characters could anchor one of Bongo Comics' Simpsons Sunday comic strips.

SDCC ‘26: GRIMM Cast Give Exclusive About Revival In The Beat Suite!

From San Diego Comic-Con 2026 and the Seven Galaxies Chronicles media room, host Yael Tygiel welcomed the cast of Grimm to The Beat to...

SDCC ’26: Baby’s First Eisners showed what the comics community is truly made of

The Eisner Awards of 2026 faced an unprecedented crisis....but the comics community shone through with some magical moments

Interview: STEPHANIE WILLIAMS is enjoying the chaos

Writer Stephanie Williams chatted with The Beat at the Ignition Pavilion at SDCC 2026 and shared how it's "chaotic in the best way"

Review: HADESTOWN pro-shot perfectly presents a perfect production

The Hadestown pro-shot, filmed in London's West End in 2025, successfully captures the magic of the mythological Broadway musical.

Exclusive: ‘Live-action graphic novel’ JANE HAWKINS AND THE PIRATE’S GOLD weaves together comics & theatre

Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold combines comicsa and theatrical performance for a one-of-its-kind adaptation.

DC celebrates life and legacy of comics legend Joe Kubert this September

DC will publish a series of special releases celebrating his artistry, storytelling, and enduring impact on the medium.

Trade Rating: LITTLE NIGHTMARES – DESCENT TO NOWHERE tugs at core fears

Little Nightmares: Descent to Nowhere from Titan Comics successfully expands the world of the video games in its own terrifying way.

Exclusive: Magnetic Press reveals PETER PAN OGN, MFKZ spinoff, more for spring 2027

Magnetic Press has revealed eight new titles for its spring 2027 catalog, including familiar tales and new originals.

BookCon will be even larger in 2027

After a smash '26 show, BookCon expand to a three-day event for 2027, with more authors, booths and panels

Interview: Does CULLEN BUNN sleep?

Cullen Bunn is an incredibly prolific writer, and The Beat caught up with him at the Ignition Press Pavilion to find out his secrets
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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.