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Exclusive Preview: CREATURES & CORRIDORS limited edition hits shelves with Gene Ha cover art

Creatures & Corridors is now available in a limited edition with cover art by Gene Ha. Here's an exclusive preview.

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.

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.

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Organiser 9e Art+ puts ANGOULÊME FESTIVAL 2026 on hold [UPDATED]

Embattled Angoulême Festival organiser 9e Art+ has officially put production of the 2026 event on indefinite hold

French critics association ACBD announces 2025 Kids Prize Winner and Grand Prize Finalists

In France, the Association of French Comics Critics and Journalists (ACBD) announced wordless 3D graphic novel Jean Jambe et le mystère des profondeurs, by Matthias Picard, the winner of their annual Prix Jeunesse kids prize. The ACBD also narrowed down its contenders for their signature award, the Grand Prix de la Crtitique

MOVIE REVIEW: Zootopia 2 is an animal buddy cop blast

Disney’s long-awaited sequel brings rapid-fire jokes, buddy-cop chaos, rich animation, and an irresistible new cast of creatures.

Exclusive Preview: Titan Manga publishes EKO EKO AZARAK remake, EKO EKO AZARAK REBORN VOL. 1

A powerful witch confronts Hell and her dark past in Titan Manga's new series, "Eko Eko Azarak Reborn" by Yamada Jta.

The Marvel Rundown: It’s the Dawn of the Age of Monsters in INFERNAL HULK #1

This week the Beat's Marvel column tackles Infernal Hulk #1 for its main review, with blurbs about Black Cat, Cloak or Dagger, and more!

Manga and Anime News

Manga Review: SCENES FROM AWAJIMA is a scenic portrait of ambitious young women

Takako Shimura's drama manga set in an all-girls revue school Scenes from Awajima is available to read from Yen Press! Here's our spoiler-free review.

Seven Seas Entertainment announces three audiobook adaptations

Seven Seas Entertainment announces three audiobook adaptations of its Siren Imprint light novels. Here's a detailed look.

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.

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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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Entertainment

Full trailer for THE BOYS season five arrives

The new trailer for the show's final season, premiering April 8, confirms returning Gen V characters, Daveed Diggs's role, and more.

Thelma and Louise to reunite at C2E2

Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon will appear at a Thelma & Louise themed panel at C2E2 and be available for autographs and photo ops

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.

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?