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

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Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold combines comicsa and theatrical performance for a one-of-its-kind adaptation.
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Trade Rating: LITTLE NIGHTMARES – DESCENT TO NOWHERE tugs at core fears

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

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

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

Archie Comics legal woes continue with delayed foreclosure sale

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Archie Comics co-owner Jon Goldwater's legal battles continue, with a foreclosure sale postponed after a successful appeal

SDCC 2026 NEWS

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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...
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DC

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

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

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Magnetic Press

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

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Books

BookCon will be even larger in 2027

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Archie

Archie Comics legal woes continue with delayed foreclosure sale

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Movies

REVIEW: Godzilla Minus One is A Masterclass In Kaiju Cinema and Fresh Humanist Drama

The king of the monsters returns in an exhilarating allegory of war.
Drawn & Quarterly

MANGA REVIEW: Bottomless lust and dreams collide in NEJISHIKI

Nejishiki introduces a collection of enigmatic and sexually graphic short manga unraveling Yoshiharu Tsuge's rawest emotions.
News

Anime NYC in Photos Part 1: 53 photos of the best cosplay and displays

The Beat's roving photographer Exodus Gonzalez captured some of the sights and cosplay at Anime NYC 2023.
Manga

MANGA REVIEW: ONE MORE STEP, COME STAND BY MY SIDE unveils the hidden in us

One More Step, Come Stand by My Side by Toryumon Takeda is a poignant and bittersweet peek into the concealed, out today from Yen Press.
News

Anime NYC ’23: J-Novel Club Licensing Announcement Roundup

J-Novel Club open up Anime NYC '23 with 15 manga and light novel license announcements.
Awards

A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING becomes second graphic novel to win National Book Award

Dan Santat’s 'A First Time for Everything' has received a National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, becoming only the second graphic novel to win an NBA
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Manga and Anime News

MANGA MILLION launches with nearly 400 titles… and uncredited translators

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MANGA MILLION, a million-page app released by Shueisha to celebrate its 100th anniversary, faces criticism over uncredited human translators.

MANGA REVIEW: CRESCENT MOON MARCHING puts on a lovely performance

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Crescent Moon Marching vol. 1 Created by Hamachi Yamada Colors by...

Otakon 2026: AnimEigo announces ANTIQUE BAKERY, ReLIFE, and more

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AnimEigo announced five new home media titles at Otakon 2026, including a reprint of ReLIFE and a 4K Blu-ray version of Dog of Flanders.

Manga Mavericks announces new licenses for two ZENZO titles and more at Otakon 2026

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Manga Mavericks has announced three new licenses: two digital titles and one print/digital release at Otakon 2026.

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION comes to Criterion Channel

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

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

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

Archie Comics legal woes continue with delayed foreclosure sale

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Archie Comics co-owner Jon Goldwater's legal battles continue, with a foreclosure sale postponed after a successful appeal

What happens next in the Diamond Bankruptcy…and a few loose ends

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Looking at the settlement between the Diamond Estate and the Consignment Group, and what happens next

It’s over: Diamond Estate and Consignment Group reach settlement

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The Consignment Group, the Diamond Estate and Sparkle pop have some to a settlement after months of negotiations

You’ve seen Spider-Man Brand New Day – now what comics can you read?

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With Spider-Man Brand New Day the biggest domestic movie opening of all time, a look at Marvel Comics that tie in to the release

County College of Morris acquires The Joe Kubert School

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County College of Morris acquires The Joe Kubert School, which means more opportunities for students looking for a career in comics

Update: Dark Horse union alleges company is targeting senior editors

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Dark Horse Workers United says senior editors are being granted supervisory manager status so they'll sacrifice their union eligibility.
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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.
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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.
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Horror Beat: John Carpenter’s CATHEDRAL puts forth a glorious nightmare with its own soundtrack

Be sure to read with the Cathedral soundtrack playing in the background.
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DC Round-Up: Are we taking BATMAN for granted?

As a new Pennyworth joins the Bat-family, Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez's run on BATMAN gets better and better.
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Graphic Novel Review: Raquelle Jac’s BIMBO AGITPROP stuns with chaos and honesty

Raquelle Jac's debut graphic novel BIMBO AGITPROP will stun you with how well it captures the realities of growing up in West Texas.
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The Marvel Rundown: Celebrating 60 years of Mary Jane Watson with FACE IT TIGER #1

This week's main review is Mary Jane: Face It Tiger #1, plus Marvel Tokon: First Strike #1, and a new What If? featuring Captain America!
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: With CHACHU #1, Iman Vellani transcends comic writing stunt casting, and more

With Chachu #1, celebrity-turned-comic writer Iman Vellani transcends the usual comics writing stuntcasting, and much more from the week!
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Horror Beat: In IT FLOWS DOWN FROM THE HILL terror is the cost of growth

Trauma, anger, guilt, it all flows down.
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MANGA REVIEW: CRESCENT MOON MARCHING puts on a lovely performance

Crescent Moon Marching vol. 1 Created by Hamachi Yamada Colors by Culture Weavers Lettered by Barri Shrager Translation by Arthur Miura Graphix August 4, 2026 $11.17 paperback, $23.29 hardcover Buy Crescent Moon...
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Entertainment

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

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

BookCon will be even larger in 2027

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

Report: Kit Connor set to play the MCU’s Cyclops

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The Heartstopper star is reportedly Jake Schreier and Marvel's top choice for the X-Men's field leader in the upcoming film reboot.

They’re coming to interview you, Barbara: JUDITH O’DEA for NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: THE OFFICIAL STORY OF THE FILM

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Avery Kaplan spoke with Judith O'Dea, who played Barbara in Night of the Living Dead, at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

M.A.S.K. #3 teases another team’s Energon Universe debut

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The new issue reveals Miles Mayhem is in league with the foe of another classic team of heroes who haven't joined Skybound's reboot yet.

How the MCU is (finally) embracing the real Jean Grey

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Marvel's Jean Grey has had a complex history that has yet to be fully explored on screen, but we may be closer to getting the Jean we want

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Danhausen just won the Knicks an NBA championship

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A simple uncursing ended a 53-year championship drought.

Girls just wanna have San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Cyndi Lauper WWE action figures

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Mattel Creations has announced a San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusive WWE action figure 3-pack featuring Cindi Lauper on Piper's Pit.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Thank God For The New Day

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Don't you dare be sour -- clap for ya bois that know their worth and FEEEEEL THA POWWAAAA!!

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Wrestlemania? More like Admania

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Did Hulk Hogan get more screentime than most matches?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Why the F*CK ICE chants in the Brody King vs MJF match were an important moment in wrestling

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Brody has become wrestling’s voice of resistance.

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

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