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Exclusive Preview: THE DC ART OF RICCARDO FEDERICI hits Kickstarter

The DC Art of Riccardo Federici is now available on Kickstarter thanks to Clover Press, and we have an exclusive look at art here!

DC Round-Up: OOPS! ALL ROUND-UPS Edition

We look at seven of DC's new releases for the week, including BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE - DYNAMIC DUOS #4, SUPERGIRL #19, TEEN TITANS #3, and more.

The spin cycle on the DC Studios changes has already hit high gear

As Skydance now has to rebuild the pipeline for the DCU, various spins on the situation began to be floated in the trades

Joanne Starer & Lukas Ketner taking over HARLEY QUINN ongoing series in February

The new creative team will move Harley from New York to Paris, and give her a new costume designed by David Nakayama.

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Cast reveals what to expect from RUNAWAYS and CLOAK AND DAGGER crossover!

The RUNAWAYS cast talks to the Beat on camera about what fans can expect from the series' crossover with CLOAK AND DAGGER

Baby Yoda is a “New Hope” for declining STAR WARS toy sales

You'll have to wait until 2020 for Baby Yoda toys!

The Marvel Rundown: Eve L. Ewing’s IRONHEART soars into the sunset

Plus, rapid reviews of Punisher 2099, Fantastic Four: Negative Zone, Ghost-Spider, and more!

JAMES BOND IN REFLECTIONS OF DEATH offers tales of 007 by top industry names

The 128-page original graphic novel will be released in February

DC ROUND-UP: The INFINITE CRISIS, now with more Beetle!

THIS WEEK: Served with a twist! First up, the Dark Multiverse's version of Infinite Crisis includes a pissed off (and not dead) Blue Beetle...

Manga and Anime News

TEZUKA! GOD OF MANGA Roundtable with Dave Baker, Jason Andrew Cohn, Samuel Sattin, and Nicole Goux

The new documentary aims to bring greater attention to Osamu Tezuka in the West. The director and participants sit down to talk about Tezuka.

Titan Manga announces 5 new manga licenses for Summer 2027

The publisher has announced 5 new manga licenses ranging from the occult to dating and rock n roll.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: THE EGG PROJECT is a delight

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers ALL EYES ON NEKOYASHIKI-KUN! NOTICE ME, NOT MY CHARACTERS, AOASHI and THE EGG PROJECT.

Wonderful Wednesdays: 7TH TIME LOOP audiobook and more from Seven Seas

On this week's Wonderful Wednesdays, Seven Seas announces three audiobook adaptations and one new manga series to look forward to!

Wonderful Wednesdays: NIGHTHAWK, ONCE AGAIN and more from Seven Seas

Seven Seas announces three new manga series and one audiobook adaptation on this week's Wonderful Wednesdays—including Nighthawk, Once Again'

Exclusive Preview: Fantagraphics publishes Akane Torikai’s WANDERING CAT’S CAGE

The science fiction josei manga Wandering Cat's Cage by Akane Torikai is now available in English in a hardcover print.

Business News

The spin cycle on the DC Studios changes has already hit high gear

As Skydance now has to rebuild the pipeline for the DCU, various spins on the situation began to be floated in the trades

Monday shocker: Gunn and Safran out at DC Studios

In a Monday morning shock, Peter Safran and James Gunn are stepping down at DC Studios to be replaced by The Breadwinner producer Jeremy Latcham.

Gladstone Investment Corp. acquires majority stake in McFarlane Toys

Gladstone Investment has acquired McFarlane Toys, although founder Todd McFarlane will remain involved with the company

Tiny Onion signs first look deal with Blumhouse Atomic

Tiny Onion and BlumHouse Atomic have signed a first look deal with Exquisite Corpses the first project to go into development

Court approves another Diamond settlement as Sparkle Pop withdraws objections

All the publishers who objected to the sale of Diamond's consignment goods have now had settlements with the estate approved

Court approves settlement between Diamond Estate, the Palik Group and Sparkle Pop

The court has approved the settlement among The Palik Group, Sparkle Pop and the Diamond estate, bringing the saga one step closer to a conclusion

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Entertainment

The spin cycle on the DC Studios changes has already hit high gear

As Skydance now has to rebuild the pipeline for the DCU, various spins on the situation began to be floated in the trades

Horror Beat: KICK ON Goes For Blood Above All Else 

Brutal gore and tension make up for story and character.

TEZUKA! GOD OF MANGA Roundtable with Dave Baker, Jason Andrew Cohn, Samuel Sattin, and Nicole Goux

The new documentary aims to bring greater attention to Osamu Tezuka in the West. The director and participants sit down to talk about Tezuka.

Recap: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER season 3×1

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's third season premiere, Marnûkh, sees Sauron's might bearing down on Middle-earth five years after the fall of Eregion, but with one key element still eluding him in his quest to enslave the Elves.

CANDELA OBSCURA graphic novel incoming

Tini Howard, Blake Howard, and Fernando Heinz Furukawa's Candela Obscura graphic novel, based on the supernatural Critical Role series and game, will be released by Dark Horse Comics in August 2027.

Gunn, Safran, Latcham: Behind yet another regime change at DC Studios

Behind the scenes of the big shake-up at DC Studios, with James Gunn and Peter Safran out and former Marvel exec Jeremy Latcham in

Film Review: GODZILLA MINUS ZERO doesn’t disappoint

Takashi Yamazaki makes the rare sequel as good as its predecessor while considerably upping the stakes for his heroes.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Danhausen just won the Knicks an NBA championship

A simple uncursing ended a 53-year championship drought.

Girls just wanna have San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Cyndi Lauper WWE action figures

Mattel Creations has announced a San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusive WWE action figure 3-pack featuring Cindi Lauper on Piper's Pit.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Thank God For The New Day

Don't you dare be sour -- clap for ya bois that know their worth and FEEEEEL THA POWWAAAA!!

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Wrestlemania? More like Admania

Did Hulk Hogan get more screentime than most matches?

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

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