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North & Guidry on THE FLASH, Brombal & Basri on NEW TITANS beginning in March

The new creative teams will take the two titles into Act 2 of DC's All In initiative.

Graphic Novel Review: SHADOWS OF THE SEA seeks hope in an absurd world

Cathy Malkasian’s Shadows of the Sea tells an intimate story of grief and healing set in a strange and fantastic world.

The Beat’s Best Video Games of 2025

The Beat staff compiles its list for the Best Video Games of 2025, including metroidvanias, RPGs, roguelites, and more.

Exclusive: DICK TRACY – ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIAL hits shelves in March 2026

In partnership with Tribune Content Agency and New Wave Comics, Mad Cave has announced the Dick Tracy: St. Patrick's Day Special one-shot.

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Latest Comics News

Scarlett Johansson heads to DC for THE BATMAN PART II

Zoë Kravitz will also reportedly not return as Selina Kyle in Matt Reeves's sequel, due out October 1, 2027.

READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME trailer released

Searchlight Pictures has released the official trailer for Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come, the forthcoming sequel to the 2019 horror-comedy hit Ready Or Not starring Samara Weaving. In the new film, Grace (Weaving) wakes up chained to her hospital bed following the events of Ready Or Not, and soon learns that her overnight battle with the De Lomas family was just the beginning.

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE trailer released

Sony has released the official trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the second installment in the planned 28 Years Later trilogy from filmmaker Danny Boyle and a team that includes Alex Cox, Nia DaCosta, and more.

Here’s why you can’t watch A Charlie Brown Christmas anymore

For decades, A Charlie Brown Christmas has been a holiday tradition for millions of families. The TV movie made its debut almost exactly sixty years ago on December 9, 1965, on CBS, and has since been in more or less constant holiday rotation on broadcast TV and home video. But since Apple became involved in the Peanuts franchise back in 2018, things have become more complicated.

The Marvel Rundown: The new DOCTOR STRANGE #1 casts a forgettable spell

DOCTOR STRANGE #1 casts a forgettable spell, while Hulk Smashes Everything explodes, and Amazing X-Men concludes.

Check out the finalists for France Info’s 2026 Graphic Journalism and Current Affairs Prize

The Prix France Info has announced its ten finalists. Running since 1994, the award is a fascinating glimpse at documentary, non-fiction, and news-based fiction comics produced in France

Manga and Anime News

The Beat’s Best Anime of 2025

The Beat staff presents its picks for the Best Anime of 2025, including new and ongoing series, as well as feature-length films.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HAUNTRESS will haunt your dreams

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga and webtoon series DISSOLVING CLASSROOM, EARTHSHINE and HAUNTRESS.

Yen Press announces 2 audiobook adaptations & 9 new licenses

Yen Press has announced two audiobook adaptations, eight new manga licenses, and a Konosuba TRPG companion rule book for summer 2026.

GlobalComix announces limited “keep it forever” holiday bundle

New annual GlobalComix Gold subscribers will keep ten high-profile comics from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Kodansha—permanently.

K-Comics Beat’s Inaugural Best Manga & Manhwa of 2025

The K-Comics Beat team reveals its inaugural picks for the Best Manga and Manhwa of 2025 list, adding to The Beat's biggest Best Of yet.

Wonderful Wednesdays: FOLLOW THAT KISS, WONDER CATS and more from Seven Seas

In this week's Wonderful Wednesdays, Seven Seas announced six new manga and one danmei audiobook adaptation! Here are the details.

Business News

Collectors Universe acquires grading company Beckett

"The iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors.

What Diamond’s Chapter 7 filing might mean, and digging into those billable hours

What does Diamond's Chapter 7 filing mean for publishers? And what does a bankruptcy administrator do all day?

Diamond files to convert their bankruptcy to Chapter 7

Diamond has filed a motion to convert its bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 after Chase Bank refused to continue to lend them money.

Robert Kirkman announced as keynote speaker for ComicsPRO 2026

Always a strong supporter of the direct market, Skybound's Robert Kirkman will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ComicsPRO Industry Conference

Humanoids to creators: Oops, guess we should have mentioned that chapter 7 thing

A letter to creators confirmed that it's business as usual at Humanoids, just under a new company, despite their Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing

Disney sells out to OpenAI, agreeing to license characters to Sora

Sora users will be able to use over 200 Disney characters in short media they prompt from OpenAI's video generator.

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Entertainment

Collectors Universe acquires grading company Beckett

"The iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors.

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “The Turnbow Trap”

We discuss Frank Darabont's return to directing, what might be the show's most unhinged scene, and more in our spoiler-filled look at the final season's third episode.

DIABLO IV prequel novel THE LOST HORADRIM hits shelves next spring

The Lost Horadrim (Diablo IV), a prequel novel to the Lord of Hatred game expansion, hits shelves in spring 2026 from Random House Worlds.

2026 Animation First Festival announces full programming slate

The 2026 Animation First Festival has announced its full programming festival, including feature and short films, talks, and more.

Horror Beat: The latest trailer of Resident Evil REQUIEM feels a bit too familiar

My, how the chainsaws have turned.

Cassandra Nova among the newest Hasbro Marvel Legends reveals

Check out a new wave of the hottest Marvel-inspired products!

Wrestling News and History

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?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: So, WRESTLEMANIA is coming to Saudi Arabia

It would mark the company's first ever overseas Wrestlemania.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW is now officially on its HBO Era with PLE livestreams

Not necessarily cheaper than WWE’s ESPN package, though.