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Drawn & Quarterly goes to PRH for distribution

D&Q has signed a multi-year agreement with PRH Publisher Services for distribution in all channels.

Exclusive: Mad Cave announces hybrid horror-romcom BABYLON COVE

Mad Cave Studios has announced Babylon Cove, a limited series that puts a demonic, flesh-eating twist on classic romantic comedy tropes.

ComicsPRO ’26: Energon Universe expands with M.A.S.K. ongoing series from Dan Watters and Pye Parr

The classic '80s property is back in comics form this June!

DC Comics May 2026 Solicitations

Full solicitations information for DC Comics titles scheduled to arrive in stores in May 2026.

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ZACK KAPLAN and Dark Horse extend publishing partnership

Zack Kaplan and Dark Horse Comics have extended their partnership to release three new series starting in June 2026.

Voting opens for the inaugural Zelda Awards, honoring women in comics

"By us. For us. Celebrating the outstanding achievements of women in comic book culture."

Image to release limited edition GROMMETS #1 reprint for Skate Shop Day 2026

Image Comics has teamed up with Skate Shop Day to release a limited edition reprint of Grommets #1 for the annual event.

Exclusive Preview: Fantagraphics brings back Lost Marvels No. 3 – Savage Tales of the 1980s

Take at look at Lost Marvels No. 3: Savage Tales from the 1980s, which reprints the anthology series for the first time since 1986.

The Marvel Rundown: WOLVERINE – WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON is an intriguing start

Wolverine - Weapons of Armageddon is a great read, and potentially a promising start to the longer Armageddon story arc.

DC Round-Up: BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #48 takes readers to Earth-3

Plus, the Vertigo revival continues with Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh's END OF LIFE #1!

Manga and Anime News

New NEON GENESIS EVANGELION in production from Yoko Taro

Evangelion wrapped up its 30th anniversary festival with the biggest announcement: a new Evangelion production scripted by Nier's Yoko Taro.

Manga Mavericks announces North American & European distribution deals

U.S.-based manga publisher Manga Mavericks Books has announced distribution deals for the North American and European retail markets.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: TRICORNERED WINDOW and beyond

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers SEVEN DAYS: MONDAY-SUNDAY, DEMON LORD 2099 and NIGHT BEYOND THE TRICORNERED WINDOW.

ComicsPRO ’26: Square Enix announces Natsu Hyuuga’s APOTHECARY DIARIES spin-off and more

ComicsPRO '26: quare Enix announces "The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story," an official spin-off revisiting the universe through the eyes of Xiaolan.

GlobalComix & Seven Seas partner to expand digital manga offerings

Digital comics platform GlobalComix has partnered with Seven Seas Entertainment to offer thousands of manga, manhwa, and manhua titles.

Pluto TV launches 24/7 BORUTO streaming channel

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the serialized Boruto manga, Pluto TV has announced a dedicated channel for the anime adaptation.

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Drawn & Quarterly goes to PRH for distribution

D&Q has signed a multi-year agreement with PRH Publisher Services for distribution in all channels.

ComicsPRO ’26: IDW launches Hello Kitty comics program

Hello Kitty is finally coming to American comics in a series written by Mariko Tamaki

ComicsPRO ’26 Day 1: Meetings and Greetings

Hundreds of retailers and publishers and industry folks are convening in Glendale for the annual ComicsPRO meeting for four days of presentations and meetings

Toy Fair ’26: Tariff Turmoil at Toy Fair

This year's Toy Fair was a smaller, more uncertain affair, with the post-Diamond players all staking out their turf

ComicsPRO ’26: Panick and Rocketship enter into strategic partnership

Panick Entertainment is teaming up with Rocketship Entertainment for distribution and publishing, as they also announce their second wave of titles

Vertigo’s Bleeding Hearts #1 goes to second printing

Vertigo is back and it's already going back to press with a second printing of Deniz Camp and Stipan Morian's zombie tale

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Entertainment

Viola Davis producing a movie based on THE UNTAMED

Series writer Sebastian A. Jones will direct the film version of the Afro-fantasy series, published by Stranger Comics.

Animated VENOM movie in the works from Tom Hardy, FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINE directors

Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein's project is now the third Marvel film from Sony Pictures Animation in the works after Beyond the Spider-Verse.

Movie Review: A24’s HOW TO MAKE A KILLING is about class and entitlement

A film about class, capitalism, and what people think they are owed.

Britain’s DENNIS THE MENACE receives anniversary coin from Royal Mint

Released February 19, the new commemorative coin will come with a specially produced Dennis comic featuring the character visiting The Royal Mint itself

Jane Schoenbrun’s next movie is all in the title, TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA

Arriving in cinemas on August 7th, 2026.

Mattel unveils massive MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE publishing program ahead of theatrical film

A multi-format slate timed to the global theatrical release of Masters of the Universe

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

The future remains bright for Statlander.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Remembering the Reigns of Terror, Pt. 2 – Jeff Jarrett

Lo, I looked to the horizon and saw him brandishing the NWA Championship and behind him, four horsemen who brought the apocalypse: "My World," ref bump, low blow, and guitar shot

NYCC ’25: DC x AEW crossover debuting at event

The two-part series, helmed by Steve Orlando and Travis Mercer, will debut with a special preview issue at this month's convention.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Rhea Ripley becomes the latest victim of TERRIFIER’s Art the Clown in Ice Nine Kills concert

Should Art the Clown be Cody Rhode’s next title defense match?