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Comedian Josh Johnson puts comic shops in the spotlight on his new tour

Where will the comedian stop next as he continues to showcase notable comic stores across the country?

Graphic Novel Review: MARVEL DIMENSIONS gets lost in its own universe

Marvel Dimensions sees Alex Ross get lost in his own ideas of heroism even if he still drawing some gorgeous looking comics.

Make mine Miracleman….but which one?

Miracleman - yes Miracleman - is back with a new identity and origin in Avengers Armageddon #4, beginning a new chapter of comics's strangest publishing saga

ANGOULÊME: Festival’s Future Now in Judges Hands

Originally mounted in February, the court date had been moved some six times before the court called time on the endless postponements by all sides. It had originally been set to take place in March

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The Beat Digest 01/30/26: FLASH GORDON gets an issue #0

There's more from Mad Cave on today's Digest, plus Scott Pilgrim EX has a release date, and The Objectivist is heading to Kickstarter.

Popeye makes his Image Comics debut in SAVAGE DRAGON this week

Popeye the Sailor, who entered the public domain in 2025, guest-starred in this week's issue of Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon, establishing his lore within Image's shared universe.

GNCRT’s debut Outstanding Comics Awards honor FROGGY, TONGUES, INSECTOPOLIS and more

Celebrating work in the kids, YA, and adult categories, the first ever GNCRT Outstanding Comics Award winners have been announced

The rights to Will Eisner’s work are up for sale

Will Eisner's estate are planning to sell the legendary cartoonist's work in the hope it will lead to a new surge of interest in The Spirit.

Graphic Novel Review: THE DEMON OF BEAUSOLEIL summons a fun occult-themed romance

In Mari Costa's latest graphic novel The Demon of Beausoleil, hunting demons leads to finding love when you least expect it!

ReedPop responds to questions over relationship with ICE

The convention organization came under scrutiny over sister company LexisNexis's work with ICE, prompting calls for a boycott and divestment.

Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: DRIFTING DRAGONS is meaty

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers DRIFTING DRAGONS, THE INCONVENIENT LIFE OF AN AROUSING PRIESTESS, and SHE AND HER CAT.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: AKARI is luminous

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series A LONG & SHORT LOVE STORY, PSYCHEDELIA, and AKARI.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: BATMAN dons a DEATH MASK

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the series UNINTENTIONAL LOVE STORY, CROW TIME and BATMAN: DEATH MASK.

INTERVIEW: Akiko Higashimura, author of PRINCESS JELLYFISH and many more

Acclaimed manga artist and writer Akiko Higashimura, talks about her work, her process, and her advice for newer creators.

KPEX showcaing Korean content is coming to NYC in 2027

Korean pop culture is getting its own comic con style event in New York next May: KPEX the Korean Pop Culture Expo

Manga Mirai to shut down, merge with MangaPlaza

NTT's manga reading service Manga Mirai will shut down in December, with user information getting transferred to sister site MangaPlaza.

Business News

Marvel’s 300K success story and Taschen compact editions

Marvel has some good stuff going on, including three bestselling comics and an affordable line of reprints from Taschen

Pop King offers to buy Diamond consignment inventory

While the Diamond consignment inventory ownership continues to be contested, a new player has entered the chat, Pop King

Diamond Bankruptcy: Sparkle Pop Strikes Back

Sparkle Pop has filed a long objection to the settlement agreement between the Diamond estate and the Consignment Group

Marvel is improving retailer relations and compact offerings

Marvel's release plans for the Midnight line, and introduction of a more affordable compact line are getting retailers excited

Manga Mirai to shut down, merge with MangaPlaza

NTT's manga reading service Manga Mirai will shut down in December, with user information getting transferred to sister site MangaPlaza.

Diamond again: But wait a minute, what about Sparkle Pop?

Sparkle Pop might still have a wrench or two to throw into the works of the Diamond settlement.

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Entertainment

The GAIN x GRINCH COLLECTION will bring you the scents of Grinchmas this holiday season

This holiday season, The Gain x Grinch Collection brings you all the glorious and festive scents of Grinchmas.

Stephen Colbert passes Mark Gruenwald’s Captain America shield to Jimmy Kimmel

Stephen Colbert has passed the Captain America shield that Mark Gruenwald originally hung in Marvel Comics' offices, and that decorated the sets of his shows from 2007 to 2025, to Jimmy Kimmel.

INTERVIEW: Exploring Dan Houser’s AMERICAN CAPER

Dan Houser, the man behind the GTA and Red Dead Redemption games, has turned to comics with American Caper and it's a wild ride

Titan’s HIGHLANDER graphic novel switching to miniseries release

Titan's four-issue comic based on the original Highlander script by Gregory Widen, featuring art by Szymon Kudranski, will begin in December.

Retro SPIDER-MAN: TAS figures highlight latest Hasbro Marvel Legends reveals

Available for pre-order very soon!

Horror Beat: A nightmare worth having in James Ross II’s PARASOMNIA

A sleep demon in Freddy Krueger territory?

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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