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Founder Mike Richardson out at Dark Horse after 40 years

After 40 years, Dark Horse founder and CEO Mike Richardson has exited the company, reportedly in a move to "modernize and strengthen" the company

The Marvel Rundown: X-MEN #26 can’t define itself

In this week’s Marvel Rundown, we look at X-Men #26, X-Men Annual 2026, and a new Star Wars: Darth Maul comic.

DC Round-Up: ABSOLUTE FLASH #12 is this series most consequential issue yet

Absolute Flash #12 concludes the book's most recent story arc, but it also feels like a culmination of its entire first year.

NARCO #1 is Image’s latest debut rushed back to print

Image Comics' latest debut, the crime thriller Narco, is already heading back to the press for a second printing.

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WEBTOON announces a slate of new programs aimed at helping creators in 2026

Naver WEBTOON has announced a major new program of creators resources, including more monetization opportunities, in person workshops, and travel opportunities

A Ghost Story for Christmas brings the spooky

Haunts and holidays are for more than just Halloween. Christmas ghost stories have a tradition, too, as people gather round the fire during the darkest time of the year.

Disney sells out to OpenAI, agreeing to license characters to Sora

Sora users will be able to use over 200 Disney characters in short media they prompt from OpenAI's video generator.

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler”

Our spoiler discussion unpacks the intense opening, anticlimactic end reveal, and more from the final season's second chapter.

Marvel and Skybound to reprint historic Invincible/Spider-Man MARVEL TEAM-UP #14

Swinging back into comic shops on Wednesday, March 4th!

Exclusive: A-Pop comes to Riverdale in Archie’s Valentine’s Day Spectatular

Archie Comics loves its pop culture parodies, so it's not shocking they've decided to take a stab at parodying the mega-popular K-Pop Demon Hunters. Plenty of romantic fun appears to be in the offing.

Manga and Anime News

Eiichiro Oda sinks the answer to the ONE PIECE into the sea—but fans know where it is

Mangaka Eiichiro Oda sank the truth of the One Piece into the sea, and fans have already determined its location.

Manga authors and fans voice outrage towards Shogakukan and Manga ONE

Shogakukan and Manga ONE continue to face backlash due to hiring Shoichi Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuki, two authors convicted of sex crimes.

Manga Review: HINATSUGIMURA unearths the bones of the past

Hinatsugimura, Aki Shimizu's horror manga, is now out from Yen Press! Check out our spoiler-free review of this single-volume series.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: This BLADE is IMMORTAL

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers Blade of the Immortal, Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree, and Grand Finale.

Media Do acquires Seven Seas for $80 million

Japanese digital publisher Media Do has acquired US indie manga company Seven Seas for about $80 million to further "continued global momentum in manga, light novels, and international storytelling."

ONE PIECE season 2 to screen in select theaters

Season two of the live-action Netflix series, based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda, will premiere on Tuesday, March 10.

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Founder Mike Richardson out at Dark Horse after 40 years

After 40 years, Dark Horse founder and CEO Mike Richardson has exited the company, reportedly in a move to "modernize and strengthen" the company

ComicsPRO ’26: The comics industry has done it!

Some observations on this year's ComicsPRO meeting, where everyone got together to talk about how well things are going

Media Do acquires Seven Seas for $80 million

Japanese digital publisher Media Do has acquired US indie manga company Seven Seas for about $80 million to further "continued global momentum in manga, light novels, and international storytelling."

What does Paramount buying Warner Bros mean for DC Comics?

In a shocking turn of events, Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery looks to be the winner...but what does it mean for DC Comics?

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

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Horror Beat: This 1959 JACK THE RIPPER movie has the best theory as to why we never caught the infamous killer

The most fun you’ll have watching a Ripper movie.

Horror Beat: SCREAM 7 is borderline embarrassing

Let's get this over with already.

Pokémon Wind and Waves starter Pombon reminds fans of Raw Fury’s Pombomb

After the Pokémon Wind and Waves reveal, fans were quick to notice similarities between fire starter Pombon and another fire dog, Pombomb.

Paramount draws backlash for hiring Max Landis to reboot G.I. JOE

Danny McBride will write another script for the film, which marks Landis's first Hollywood project since multiple abuse allegations in 2019.

Pokémon Day: Everything announced during the 30th anniversary stream

A breakdown of everything announced at the 30th anniversary Pokémon Day presentation, including game news, PokémonXP, and more.

Pokémon Wind and Waves coming in 2027 with new starters Browt, Pombon & Gecqua

The next mainline Pokémon game, Pokémon Wind and Waves, will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 with three new starters.

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?