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Exclusive: Magnetic & Oni team up for Jonathan Djob Nkondo graphic novel Kickstarter

Magnetic Press and Oni Press have announced a Kickstarter for two sci-fi graphic novels by artist and animator Jonathan Djob Nkondo.

Graphic Novel Review: First Freedom – The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth is a marvel

First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth is a deeply researched, beautifully executed, historical and biographical graphic novel.

SPIDER-NOIR teaser trailer drops in color and black-and-white

The series, starring Nicolas Cage as a live-action variant of his Spider-Verse character, premieres on MGM+on May 25.

Tiffany Babb launches The Comics Staple, a monthly magazine of comics news

Tiffany Babb is launching The Comics Staple, a monthly 12-page magazine devoted to covering the latest in comics from an all-star line-up of writers

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NYCC ’25 SHREDDER and CASEY JONES creative teams tease status quo changes for iconic TMNT characters

Writer Dan Watters and artists Michele Bandiniand artist Amancay Nahuelpa talk all things Turtles!

NYCC ’25 Day 2 cosplay in pictures

A look at some of the stunning cosplay from NYCC 2025 from our roaming Beat staff photographer as seen on day 2

BoxLunch celebrates 10th anniversary with new manga-themed merchandise

BoxLunch and MAG.NET collab will bring fans merch inspired by "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End," "Inuyasha," "Ranma ½,"  and "Uzumaki."

NYCC ’25: Manga Mavericks licenses SINBAD and HORON OF THE CLOSED COUNTRY

Manga Mavericks announced at NYCC 2025 that it licensed "Sinbad" by Atsuji Yamamoto and "Horon of the Closed Country" by Sen.

Jack and Roz Kirby Awards Announced by Comic Art Fans, Kirby Estate and Museum

Named for Jack and Rosalind Kirby, the Kirby Awards will be overseen by Comic Art Fans, the Jack Kirby Estate (represented by the Rosalind Kirby Family Trust), and the Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center.

Interview: Patrick McDonnell answers, ‘What is the most important critical question in comics?’

Patrick McDonnell's newest book, "The Gift of Everything," hit stores on October 7, 2025. He caught up with The Beat to discuss his new work, life, and stories.

Manga and Anime News

Yen Press Yuri Cafe serves up giveaways & matcha lattes

On February 7, Yen Press hosted a yuri cafe in NYC with exclusive merch, themed drinks, and a raffle giving away Love Bullet, Vol. 1.

Wonderful Wednesdays: Seven Seas celebrates annual Yuri V-Day

Seven Seas announces six new Yuri titles on its annual Wonderful Wednesdays event, Yuri V-Day! Here's what's in store for Girls' Love fans.

NINJA SCROLL releasing in 4K at Berlinale, Blu-ray to follow

AMC Networks' Sentai has remastered and repaired the 1993 anime film Ninja Scroll in 4K, and a limited edition Blu-ray hits shelves in 2027.

30 Anticipated manga for winter 2026

Cats, witches and Captain Underpants - there's something for everyone in this season's manga

Kodansha Print Club announces 8 spring titles including OMEGA OF THE DIVINE

Kodansha has added eight series to its Print Club program for spring release, including the English-language debut of Omega of the Divine.

ONE PIECE manga is free to read on the Shonen Jump App until April

The Shonen Jump App has unlocked the first 155 chapters of the One Piece manga, making them free to read until April 10.

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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

247 Comics announces partnership with TOKYOPOP

In yet another post-Diamond team-up, TOKYOPOP will publish 247 Comics' line-up of manga-inspired graphic novels

61 Anticipated YA and adult graphic novels for winter 2026

Cold weather, hot reads—this season's graphic novels both educate on the anxiety of the current moment and provide a much needed escape

Oni Press and PRH partner for distribution

Distribution realignment continues as Oni Press moves to Penguin Random House Publisher Services as an exclusive

Josh D’Amaro named the next CEO of Disney, Iger to stand down in March

D'Amaro will succeed the outgoing Bob Iger on March 18, while Dana Walden has been named Disney's new President and Chief Creative Officer.

Tilting At Windmills #304: A local perspective of 2025 comics sales

Retailer Brian Hibbs lays out the best selling comics and graphic novels for all of 2025 in his store, Comix Experience

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SPIDER-NOIR teaser trailer drops in color and black-and-white

The series, starring Nicolas Cage as a live-action variant of his Spider-Verse character, premieres on MGM+on May 25.

MyAnimeList x Honeyfeed Writing Contest 2025 winners announced

Kadokawa has announced the winners of its MyAnimeList x Honeyfeed Writing Contest 2025. Grand prize will receive publication in Japan.

The Beat’s STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY “Series Acclimation Mil” spoiler roundtable

In the most recent episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,...

Mattel acquires the coveted TMNT toy license

The toy company adds a new franchise

Disney execs explain why humans should like that Mandalorian spot

There was an attempt to offer warmth, humor, and emotional connection to Star Wars fans but they balked

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?