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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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SDCC ‘ 26: Hall H in photos

Hall H is a huge deal at San Diego Comic Con, often hosting massive panels like Marvel, Star Trek, and more

Mahershala Ali says he’s “moved on” from BLADE

Ali, who was cast in the indefinitely-delayed MCU reboot in 2019, no longer believes the movie will happen with him in the lead role.

Samara Weaving cast as Emma Frost in MCU’s X-Men

Samara Weaving has been cast as Emma Frost in the upcoming Marvel Studios X-Men movie directed by Jake Schreier.

SDCC ’26: Visiting the Lilac Grove Entertainment booth, feat. The SEVEN GALAXIES CHRONICLES

Comics Beat visits the Lilac Grove Entertainment booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, feat. the Seven Galaxies Chronicles.

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION comes to Criterion Channel

The legendary anime Neon Genesis Evangelion will join the popular Criterion Channel streaming service starting in September.

SDCC ’2026: KAYOU teases new collectibles at Comic Con

KAYOU wants to make sure that fans have different ways to enjoy, explore and collect their favorite properties and franchises.

Update: Dark Horse union alleges company is targeting senior editors

Dark Horse Workers United says senior editors are being granted supervisory manager status so they'll sacrifice their union eligibility.

SDCC ’26: The exhibit floor in photos

WIth some much to see at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, we are offering a little photo sample of the exhibit floor

NARUTO joins the Little Golden Book family with The Ninja ABCs!

Naruto and his friends will soon join an American children's classic Little Golden Book series in chibi style.

Graphic Novel Review: In Katie Skelly’s HEAVEN, everything is NOT fine

With Katie Skelly's new book HEAVEN, the cartoonist delivers an excellent strip club-set, horror-tinged, coming-of-age tale.

Interview: LEAH WILLIAMS talks SDCC, Ignition Press, and VOYEUR

The Beat chatted with Leah Williams at the San Diego Comic-Con Ignition Press Pavilion, where the writer shared details on Voyeur and more

Review: SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY cements Spidey as Marvel’s greatest hero

The MCU's fourth solo Spider-Man movie is a darker and more dramatic comeback for Tom Holland's wonderful wallcrawler.
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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.