In this edition - Posy Simmonds receives a French honour, Milo Manara gets an honorary degree, Red Harvest gets shortlisted for the 2026 Kobzar Book Award, and - despite no Angoulême on the horizon - award season is still in effect in France as several comics awards dropped their winners and finalists.

Digital Comics

Top 10 most downloaded titles in BOOK☆WALKER of 2025

BOOK☆WALKER Global’s 2025 eBook Ranking reveals the top 10 most-downloaded light novels and manga worldwide, including The Eminence in Shadow and The Apothecary Diaries.

Dark Horse

Exclusive: THE ART OF THE MIGHTY THOR will celebrate Kirby and Simonson’s God of Thunder

The third entry in Dark Horse and Marvel's Bullpen Books series will celebrate Jack Kirby and Walter Simonson's Thor runs this summer.

Mother and daughter unite against the Matriarch in WONDER WAR storyline

Witness the fight against the darkest timeline imaginable this March!

The Joker returns and Gotham gets a new mayor in Bat-titles this March

The bold new era for the Dark Knight continues!

REIGN OF THE SUPERBOYS sweeps DC’s Super-titles in March

Two's company. Three's a crowd. Four? That sounds like a Reign.

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Manga and Anime News

MANGA MILLION launches with nearly 400 titles… and uncredited translators

Masha Zhdanova - 08/06/2026 5:40 pm 0

MANGA MILLION, a million-page app released by Shueisha to celebrate its 100th anniversary, faces criticism over uncredited human translators.

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.

Business News

Archie Comics legal woes continue with delayed foreclosure sale

Heidi MacDonald - 08/07/2026 9:30 am 0

Archie Comics co-owner Jon Goldwater's legal battles continue, with a foreclosure sale postponed after a successful appeal

What happens next in the Diamond Bankruptcy…and a few loose ends

Heidi MacDonald - 08/06/2026 9:30 am 0

Looking at the settlement between the Diamond Estate and the Consignment Group, and what happens next

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

Heidi MacDonald - 08/05/2026 1:45 pm 2

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.

Reviews

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Review: HADESTOWN pro-shot perfectly presents a perfect production

The Hadestown pro-shot, filmed in London's West End in 2025, successfully captures the magic of the mythological Broadway musical.

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Trade Rating: LITTLE NIGHTMARES – DESCENT TO NOWHERE tugs at core fears

Little Nightmares: Descent to Nowhere from Titan Comics successfully expands the world of the video games in its own terrifying way.

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Horror Beat: John Carpenter’s CATHEDRAL puts forth a glorious nightmare with its own soundtrack

Be sure to read with the Cathedral soundtrack playing in the background.

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DC Round-Up: Are we taking BATMAN for granted?

As a new Pennyworth joins the Bat-family, Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez's run on BATMAN gets better and better.

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Graphic Novel Review: Raquelle Jac’s BIMBO AGITPROP stuns with chaos and honesty

Raquelle Jac's debut graphic novel BIMBO AGITPROP will stun you with how well it captures the realities of growing up in West Texas.

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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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