The Phoenix Comic Fest returns to the UK's Story Museum for a two day festival of comics-making workshops exclusively for ages 7-16 taking place April 15 and 16.

EXCLUSIVE: Mike Hawthorne redesigns the dark knight in BATMAN #133

Check out exclusive design artwork for The Bat-Man of Gotham, and a preview of next week's BATMAN #133.

Comics

Dean Haspiel’s COVID COP finds love in a hopeless place

From the Ringo Award and Emmy Award-winning cartoonist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, The Red Hook, Bored to Death) comes a new creator-owned comic book, COVID Cop, a 24-page horror romance for mature readers featuring a 21st-century antihero inspired by the ONGOING global pandemic.

Awards

The inaugural SOPHIE CASTILLE AWARD for Comics in Translation has opened for publisher submissions

Comica, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF), and VIP Brands have announced the Sophie Castille Award for comics in translation. Publisher submissions for translated works into English are now open with a deadline set for June 1, 2023, with the winner declared in October

Marvel

Jerry Craft, Gale Galligan, and more YA superstars highlight MARVEL SUPER HEROES middle grade anthology

A collection from the biggest names in comics for young readers and edited by John Jennings

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Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: CREDITS ROLL INTO THE SEA sets sail

Adam Wescott - 07/27/2026 11:00 am 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers THE SECOND ALPHA, URUSEI YATSURA and THE CREDITS ROLL INTO THE SEA.

SDCC ’26: MARVEL and KADOKAWA announce partnership

D. Morris - 07/26/2026 5:30 pm 1

Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, a new collaboration between Marvel and Japanese publisher Kadokawa will see five new series.

SDCC ’26: Yen Press announces #IMLOOKINGFORZOMBIES omnibus, CHAMPIGNON WITCH, more

Samantha Puc - 07/24/2026 9:00 pm 0

At its SDCC industry panel, Yen Press announced nine manga licenses including an #ImLookingForZombies omnibus and one light novel.

SDCC ’26: Mahjong Pros announces AKAYOROSHI & BIRD – MAHJONG’S DEADLIEST VS. THE MASTER ILLUSIONIST

Samantha Puc - 07/24/2026 12:30 pm 0

Mahjong Pros announced two licenses at SDCC: Akayoroshi - Hanafuda Shadow Games and Bird - Mahjong's Deadliest vs. The Master Illusionist.

SDCC ’26: MY HERO ACADEMIA celebrates 10 years

Beat Staff - 07/24/2026 11:00 am 0

The My Hero Academia panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 reflected on the anime series' first 10 years, including lessons learned.

SDCC ’26: Manga Mavericks announces OUR INSIGNIFICANT JUSTICE, more DIVINE MESSENGERS & DEMONIC GUARDIANS

Samantha Puc - 07/23/2026 9:45 pm 0

At SDCC 2026, Manga Mavericks announced Our Insignificant Justice and Divine Messengers & Demonic Guardians, Chapter 5.

Business News

Paramount-Warner Bros. merger on hold until mid-2027

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 07/26/2026 10:30 am 0

The decision was made after a district judge denied a request to overturn a TRO blocking the merger this week.

SDCC ’26: Shots Fired – Prana vs ComicsPRO

Heidi MacDonald - 07/22/2026 9:00 am 0

Prana DMS's Atom Freeman complains that Retailer Day presentations are too short, ComicsPro fires back

Silver Sprocket Artists Collective releases statement alleging ongoing issues

Samantha Puc - 07/17/2026 3:45 pm 0

The Silver Sprocket Artists Collective has released a public statement accusing the publisher of delayed payment and poor treatment.

The Big Shake-up: Marvel Comics to Burbank, Wacker in as editor-in-chief

Beat Staff - 07/16/2026 1:15 pm 6

In a surprising but not shocking move, Marvel Comics will join Disney in Burbank, and industry veteran Steve Wacker will take over as editor in chief

Sales Charts: Neon Ichiban releases Top 100 for June, led by Mega Man

Heidi MacDonald - 07/16/2026 11:45 am 0

Neon Ichiban has released their first sales chart, and it's got a VERY surprising comic book at #1: Udon's Mega Man #4

Indie comic creators left in limbo as Comix Wellspring suspends operations

James Portis III - 07/11/2026 10:18 am 1

The popular printer for independent creators and publishers is temporarily suspending all operations.

Reviews

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Interview: Who are the mysterious SKRAWLLORDZ?

Who are the UK's mysterious SKRAWLLORDZ and why should you check out their new book, SKRAWL COMIX MAGAZINE #3?

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DC Round-Up: The SUPERMAN YEAR ONE THOUSAND ANNUAL glimpses DC’s future

This week's Superman Annual Year One Thousand does a good job teasing the upcoming Legion of Superheroes relaunch, and more!

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The Marvel Rundown: QUEEN IN BLACK #1 is an exercise in farce

The Beat reviews Queen in Black, which is Marvel's latest event miniseries, along with a roundup of other new releases!

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: Something scary lurks in THE DIRT BENEATH THE DEVIL, and more

This week's Wednesday Comics Review column features The Forever Home, Dirt Beneath the Devil, and the weekly 2000AD report!

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Review: AVATAR AANG visually stuns but offers a shallow narrative

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender returns viewers to the world of ATLA in a visually spectacular adventure. But does it live up to its legacy?

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Top Comics to Buy for July 29, 2026: A small but interesting week of releases

This week's Top Comics to Buy for July 29 unpacks a small week of mighty releases post-SDCC, including a new issue of CONCRETE.

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TV Review: BATMAN – CAPED CRUSADER Season 2 excels with Jokes & Riddles

Batman: Caped Crusader's second season expands Batman and Gotham with bold reinterpretations of iconic villains, outstanding voice performances, and richer character dynamics.

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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: CREDITS ROLL INTO THE SEA sets sail

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers THE SECOND ALPHA, URUSEI YATSURA and THE CREDITS ROLL INTO THE SEA.

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The Marvel Rundown: Things get heated with X-MEN THE HELLFIRE MURDER

This week we take a look at X-Men: The Hellfire Murder, and for our rapid rundown, we cover Spider-man The Long Way Home #2!

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