When the second in Green’s trilogy, Halloween Kills, came out to mixed reviews, I found myself in the minority of critics who liked the film. After batting 2 for 2 with me, I had expectations for Halloween Ends to be a solid exclamation point on Green’s trilogy. Instead, I got a question mark.

Cartoons

Nickelodeon debuts BABY SHARK balloon float at 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Doo-do-do-do-doo!

Reviews

REVIEW: DANDADAN can smash it

Yukinobu Tatsu launches readers full throttle into the raunchy, ridiculous, and riveting.

Comics

NYCC ’22: Crime and horror go hand in hand for HELL IS A SQUARED CIRCLE writer Chris Condon

Condon’s wrestling comic was one of the most sought after in Artist Alley.

INTERVIEW: Paul Dano talks the “cautionary tale” of THE RIDDLER: YEAR ONE

Dano also discussed artist Stevan Subic's work on the Black Label series, and the difficulty of writing good riddles.

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PREVIEW: Join the club or face the consequences in AFTERSCHOOL #4

The final issue of the horror anthology series is due out next month.

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Manga and Anime News

MANGA REVIEW: CRESCENT MOON MARCHING puts on a lovely performance

Masha Zhdanova - 08/04/2026 11:30 am 0

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

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

Kalai Chik - 08/01/2026 7:28 am 0

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

Kalai Chik - 07/31/2026 2:37 pm 0

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

D. Morris - 07/31/2026 12:45 pm 1

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!

Kalai Chik - 07/31/2026 11:30 am 0

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

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.

Business News

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

Heidi MacDonald - 08/05/2026 1:45 pm 0

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?

Heidi MacDonald - 08/04/2026 9:30 am 1

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

Deanna Destito - 08/03/2026 1:45 pm 0

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

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 07/31/2026 12:00 pm 2

Dark Horse Workers United says senior editors are being granted supervisory manager status so they'll sacrifice their union eligibility.

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

Reviews

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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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Top Comics to Buy for August 5, 2026: Superman, Batman, MINOR ARCANA, and more

This week's Top Comics to Buy for August 5 features new issues of Batman and Superman, as well as indie books like Minor Arcana, and more!

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Ensign’s Log: STAR TREK (2026) #1 advance review

Avery and Ollie Kaplan beam aboard Comics Beat with a spoiler-free advance review of the upcoming Star Trek (2026) #1 from IDW.

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TV Review: FUTURAMA Season 14 delivers pensive, self-reflexive and predictive episodes

Avery Kaplan returns to the world of tomorrow to review Futurama Season 14, the first two episodes of which are now streaming on Hulu.

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Review: Spider-Man Brand New Day is same old MCU

Spider-Man Brand New Day relies on star power and its beloved characters to power through a disjointed script.