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Graphic Novel Review: MAMA CAME CALLIN’ is a spooky serial killer mystery set against Florida history

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Mama Came Callin', the new graphic novel from Ezra Claytan Daniels and Camilla Sucre, is a thoughtful slasher that finds horror in history.
Comics

Exclusive: Why comics needs its own Criterion Closet, an inside look at THE STACKS

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With season 2 of The Stacks now underway, Brad and Lisa of Comic Book Couples Counseling talk why comics needed its own Criterion Closet.
Graphic Novels

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

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Magnetic Press and Oni Press have announced a Kickstarter for two sci-fi graphic novels by artist and animator Jonathan Djob Nkondo.
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Graphic Novel Review: First Freedom – The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth is a marvel

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

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Exclusive: Why comics needs its own Criterion Closet, an inside look at THE STACKS

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

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THE OWL HOUSE lives on in graphic novel THE LONG-LIVED KING

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The Beat Digest 02/13/26: R.L. Stine and Francavilla’s HELLO DARKNESS story gets collected

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Yen Press

Yen Press Yuri Cafe serves up giveaways & matcha lattes

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Manga

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.
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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.
Interviews

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.
Movies

Halloween Beat: HALLOWEEN 4 was a bold step in horror franchise filmmaking

Unfortunately, Halloween 5 let all that good work go to waste.
IDW

TMNT #13 surpasses 100,000 in orders

Arrives in stores on December 10th, 2025!
NYCC

NYCC ’25: The End of the Ultimate Universe at Marvel’s Next Big Thing

At NYCC 2025, Marvel’s Next Big Thing panel revealed shocking news: the Ultimate Universe will end with Ultimate Endgame, plus a new Doom horror imprint and Joshua Williamson’s return for a new Iron Man series.
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Yen Press Yuri Cafe serves up giveaways & matcha lattes

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Graphic Novel Review: MAMA CAME CALLIN’ is a spooky serial killer mystery set against Florida history

Mama Came Callin', the new graphic novel from Ezra Claytan Daniels and Camilla Sucre, is a thoughtful slasher that finds horror in history.
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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.
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Graphic Novel Review: On JOE THE PIRATE, and living fast and loving many

Joe the Pirate is a new comic about Joe Carstairs, a queer person by every definition of the phrase. She lived fast, loved many women.
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Marvel Rundown: MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT resurrects in a new #1

Our main review looks at Marc Spector: Moon Knight #1, the latest #1 in Jed MacKay's ongoing Moon Knight run. Plus, the rapid rundown!
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DC Round-Up: SIRENS – LOVE HURTS is a fantastic new Black Label series

The new Black Label series, Sirens - Love Hurts is the main focus of this week's column, which also features Vertigo's Bleeding Hearts #1!
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: BARBARIAN BEHIND BARS, Hellboy, and brutality

The new Mad Cave Studios series, Barbarian Behind Bars, is one of our reviews this week, along with Just Brutal, The Crown, and more!
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Ensign’s Log: STAR TREK: VOYAGER — HOMECOMING #5 fulfills the promise of the title

TWO TIMES THE PULASKI! In the final issue of Star Trek: Voyager - Homecoming, the crew finally makes it back to Earth. Plus: Lower Decks #16!
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Top Comics to Buy for February 11, 2026: A Mignola brothers team-up, a new Vertigo launch, and more

This week's Top Comics to Buy features the first new title from relaunched Vertigo, a new Hellboy story, and more!
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Horror Beat: SEND HELP is a bonkers and gnarly survival tale

We're not in the office anymore.
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Entertainment

THE OWL HOUSE lives on in graphic novel THE LONG-LIVED KING

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The Long-Lived King, by Dana Terrace, Mikki Crisostomo, and Daun Han, will take place before the time-jump in the series finale.

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

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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

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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

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

Mattel acquires the coveted TMNT toy license

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The toy company adds a new franchise

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.

Wrestling News and History

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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Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

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The future remains bright for Statlander.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Remembering the Reigns of Terror, Pt. 2 – Jeff Jarrett

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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

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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

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Should Art the Clown be Cody Rhode’s next title defense match?
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