Top News
Sales Charts: Dog Man #12 is the #1 book in the US this week
Dav Pilkey still reigns supreme in book publishing, with more than half a million copies sold of Dog Man #12: the Scarlet Shedder
The Marvel Rundown: DAREDEVIL #8 Celebrates 60 Years Without Fear
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It's Daredevil's Diamond Anniversary in Daredevil #8! Plus, more Marvel reviews, with looks at Blade #10 and Ultimate Spider-Man #4!
Boom Studios
Comics publisher opens up about the state of the industry
Boom President of Publishing and Marketing Filip Sablik talks about Boom's plans....and touches on general industry challenges
Kakao Entertainment will focus more on its Webtoon platform, Piccoma
It seems like Kakao Entertainment Corp is pivoting strategies...
Abrams launches Kana, a new manga imprint with 6 new titles
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Abrams ComicArts is jumping on the manga bandwagon with...
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Boom Studios
Comics publisher opens up about the state of the industry
Boom President of Publishing and Marketing Filip Sablik talks about Boom's plans....and touches on general industry challenges
Awards
SDCC ’17: A “Goosebumped” R.L. Stine is Awarded an Inkpot at His Panel
As a “shockingly-scary” first, author R.L. Stine is attending this year’s San Diego Comic-Con; The same R.L. Stine who has consistently scared children for...
Kickstarter
Amazing Women in Comics: Femme Magnifique
By Rachel Maurer
Femme Magnifique is more than just a title; the phrase itself inspired and eventually blossomed into a 50-story anthology, lovingly put together...
News
SDCC’17: MARVEL VS. CAPCOM: INFINITE panel talks about blending two worlds the MarvCom way.
After Thursday's round table of Marvel projects from around gaming; it was Capcom's turn in the spotlight as their Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite panel...
News
All The Beat’s Friday Comic-Con News in One Place
Been at the show? Or... <shudder> at work all day? No worries, we have the links to all the Friday Comic-Con news stories right...
News
SDCC ’17: 2017 Eisner Awards live-blog
The Beat is live at the 2017 Eisner Awards, it's another incredible group of nominees! Let's get straight to the winners!
Todd Klein just came...
News
SDCC ’17: Vertigo teases the return of The Sandman
Revealed at the very end of today's Vertigo creator spotlight, a panel featuring creators like John Ridley (The American Way), Paul Dini (Dark Night:...
Business News
Comics publisher opens up about the state of the industry
Boom President of Publishing and Marketing Filip Sablik talks about Boom's plans....and touches on general industry challenges
Sales Charts: Dog Man #12 is the #1 book in the US this week
Dav Pilkey still reigns supreme in book publishing, with more than half a million copies sold of Dog Man #12: the Scarlet Shedder
Abrams launches Kana, a new manga imprint with 6 new titles
Beat Staff - 2
Abrams ComicArts is jumping on the manga bandwagon with...
Comings and Goings: Simon to Mad Cave; Jones to IDW; Hamric out at Viz
Some editorial hires at Mad Cave and IDW and a surprising departure at Viz as Kevin Hamric is out
Sam Kusek joins Kickstarter as new Senior Outreach Lead, Comics
Sam Kusek has joined Kickstarter as Senior Outreach Lead, Comics, one of the key positions in the world of comics crowdfunding.
Dark Horse moves to Middle Earth as Embracer Group reorganizes
After two years of financial turmoil, Dark Horse parent company Embracer Group is reorganizing into three separate companies
Reviews
The Marvel Rundown: DAREDEVIL #8 Celebrates 60 Years Without Fear
It's Daredevil's Diamond Anniversary in Daredevil #8! Plus, more Marvel reviews, with looks at Blade #10 and Ultimate Spider-Man #4!
Wednesday Comics Reviews: DICK TRACY #1 and more
This week's main feature for Wednesday Comics Reviews is Dick Tracy #1, but the team also has its usual rundown of other books.
DC Round-Up: The road to Absolute Power starts in THE FLASH #8
DC Round-Up: The road to Absolute Power starts in THE FLASH #8, and we have news on Power Girl, Batman, and more
Review: HACK SLASH: BACK TO SCHOOL #1-4 is a tragic end for humble beginnings
HACK/SLASH: Back to School Issues #1-4
Writer/Artist: Zoe Thorogood
Publisher: Image
Publication Date: April 17
Hack/Slash: Back to School reads like Stand by Me for Generation Z. That...
Top Comics to Buy for April 24, 2024: A good week for old IP
The Top Comics to Buy for April 24 features some great new takes on old IP, including GI Joe, Universal Monsters and more.
Classic Comic Compendium: ALBERTO BRECCIA’S DRACULA
Alberto Breccia's Dracula is a singular vision from Breccia as both writer and artist, and a must-read within the artists library.
Graphic Novel Review: THE HARROWING questions murders that haven’t happened yet
The Harrowing
Writer: Kristen Kiesling
Artist: Rye Hickman
Publisher: Abrams Fanfare
Publication Date: April 16
When a gifted teen gains the ability to foresee murders before they occur, she's...
The Marvel Rundown: ROXXON PRESENTS: THOR #1 is a Radical Revamp
A totally tubular review of Roxxon Presents: Thor #1, along with bodacious blurbs on Giant-Size Hulk #1 and Spectacular Spider-Men #2
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Graphic Novel Review: PHENOMENA BOOK 2 – MATILDE’S QUEST is an intricate stunner
In Phenomena Book 2 - Matilde's Quest, Brian Michael Bendis and André Lima Araújo deliver a stunner for true comics sickos.
Entertainment
Silber Linings: Why is FRANKENSTEIN back in the zeitgeist?
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg explores why so many riffs on Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' have been filling movie theaters lately.
All-star voice cast announced for KING OF KINGS animated film
Adaptation of Charles Dickens story depicting the life and times of Jesus Christ
HORROR BEAT: New Horror is standing up for Women’s Reproductive Rights
The genre’s doing more for women than the Supreme Court.
10 (and a half) new STAR TREK show possibilities
Lower Decks and Discovery have been tragically canceled before their time. What might fill the Star Trek void?
Latest DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE trailer chock full of easter eggs and cameos
Ryan Reynolds is still "Marvel Jesus"
Review: DARK GALLIFREY unleashes the evil Time Lords!
After a devastating Civil War has ended, the evil Time Lord who started it all threatens to make his daring return. Read our review!
Shut In Theater: Weekend Reading 205
Weekend Reading 205 feat. Neverworld Wake, Megahex, Uncanny Valley, Gamaran, Dog Man, Gargoyles: Quest and MORE!
Manga and Anime News
Seven Seas licenses a new batch of four exciting new titles
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Seven Seas licenses a new batch of four exciting new titles
Azuki and Digital Entertainment partner up for seven manga titles
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Digital manga service Azuki and manga distributor Digital Entertainment announced a brand new partnership this week with seven initial licenses
Sakura-Con ’24: All 19 announcements from Kodansha’s panel
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Saturday at Sakura-Con brought about a large batch of 19 exciting and new licensing announcements, courtesy of Kodansha.
Manga Review: SMOKING BEHIND THE SUPERMARKET WITH YOU
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Manga Review: SMOKING BEHIND THE SUPERMARKET WITH YOU
Abrams launches Kana, a new manga imprint with 6 new titles
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Abrams ComicArts is jumping on the manga bandwagon with...
Sakura-Con ’24: Yen Press announces 11 new titles during panel
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Yen Press reveals 11 upcoming titles at their SakuraCon panel, including The Three Body Problem, 86-Alter side story, and many more.
