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Brian Michael Bendis shares an exclusive look at AVENGERS #800

Next week, with Avengers #34, the title will recognize its landmark 800th issue since the title launched in the 1960s. It's doing so in grand fashion, by bringing back legendary Avengers scribe Brian Michael Bendis and his longtime collaborator Mark Bagley for a backup feature.

BLACK FRIDAY SALES: All the deals on comics, books and toys

From Alex Ross Art to Zenescope, the deals are flowing today. Celebrate capitalism by checking out these Black Friday deals on comics, books and toys.

The Beat’s 2025 COMICS LOVER Gift Guide

The Comics Beat 2025 Comics Lover Gift Guide has ideas for every single person on your holiday gift buying list.

Organiser 9e Art+ puts ANGOULÊME FESTIVAL 2026 on hold [UPDATED]

Embattled Angoulême Festival organiser 9e Art+ has officially put production of the 2026 event on indefinite hold

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REVIEW: THE WALKING DEAD-THE FINAL SEASON, The First Breath is the Beginning of Death

In 2018, I only enjoy two things about The Walking Dead's overall reach in entertainment, Garrett Dillahunt's John Dory and the games produced by Telltale....

Preview: ARCHIE MEETS BATMAN ’66 #2 – enter the Riddler!

  I can't even with this wacky crossover, but the visuals are sharp! Especially that Allred cover! On sale tomorrow, 8/15! The historic crossover mini-series continues! Batman’s...

Review: Jim Broadbent’s ‘Dull Margaret’ is dark humanity distilled to its essence

Less a linear story than an intense incantation filtered through a fever dream, Dull Margaret is the work of British actor Jim Broadbent, his debut...

Matt Chats: Ryan K. Lindsay on the Rigidity of Reality, Writing About Futures, and Teaching to Learn

I’ve had two chances to interview Ryan K. Lindsay and discuss industry topics such as crowdfunding, digital comics, and building a fanbase. But anyone who’s...

AfterShock goes to full returnability for new #1 issues

Returnability isn't a panacea for comics publishers, but it doesn't hurt either. AfterShock has become the latest publisher to institute a generous returnability program....

Tim Pilcher joins Soaring Penguin, as founder John Anderson opens Canada office

English graphic novel publisher Soaring Penguin Press is making some personnel changes, as Eisner nominated writer and editor Tim Pilcher has joined the company as co-owner. Founder...

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Exclusive Preview: HI SCORE GIRL creator’s sci-fi adventure GENIEARTH arrives in 2026

The first volume of "Geniearth" by Rensuke Oshikiri hits stores on April 14, 2026. Check out The Beat's exclusive preview.

Exclusive Preview: Titan Manga publishes EKO EKO AZARAK remake, EKO EKO AZARAK REBORN VOL. 1

A powerful witch confronts Hell and her dark past in Titan Manga's new series, "Eko Eko Azarak Reborn" by Yamada Jta.

Black Friday: TOKYOPOP launches its biggest manga sale of 2025

For Black Friday 2025, manga readers and fans (and loved ones of fans) can save on their favorite TOKYOPOP titles and merchandise.

CLAMP’s official artbook COLOR KURO is a gorgeous collection of a life’s work

2025 has seen a very interesting collaboration between two...

Exclusive Preview: Roku Souna’s GIZMO RISER explores class inequality

The Beat has an exclusive look at "Gizmo Riser, Volume 1" by Roku Souna, to bepublished by Titan Manga in February 2026.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Take a trip to DICK FIGHT ISLAND

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers DICK FIGHT ISLAND, SAND LAND and FLCL: THE COMPLETE MANGA OMNIBUS.

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CRWN Studios launches distribution arm

The long running Portland-based publishing services house CRWN Studios is expanding to distribution with a 25-year-Diamond Comics veteran as Director of Sales

In Funko’s Fall, We Sinned All

With Funko's future in doubt, a look back at how Pops took over the world and comics shops, and whether they can be replaced

Portland’s Books With Pictures starts GoFundMe campaign

Portland's beloved Books With Pictures comics shop has launched a fundraiser to pay off debts, and the community is rallying around it

Kickstarter staff strike ends

The platform's unionized workers, Kickstarter United, gained "historic protections" against AI and more after striking for 42 days.

Disney and YouTube announce a truce after Disney’s hard line with investors

Disney-owned channels are back on YouTube TV after a two-week absence. The two mega-corporations had reached an impasse in their carriage negotiations, and eventually their previous deal expired, leading to a showdown.

Dynamite signs with Universal for distribution in the US

Universal Distribution has signed a second publisher, Dynamite Entertainment, for a non-exclusive distribution deal in the US and Canada

Reviews

Manga Review: MY OH MY, ATAMI-KUN Volume 2

My Oh My, Atami-kun Volume 2 Writer and Artist: Asa Tanuma Publisher: Yen Press (print & digital) Translation: Amanda Haley Lettering: Elena Pizarro Publication Date: Apr 22, 2025 Rating: Older...

Entertainment

The Beat’s 2025 VIDEO GAMER Gift Guide

Comics Beat's 2025 Video Gamer Gift Guide has ideas for every gaming-inclined individual on your holiday shopping list.

French RPG PLURALYS releases in Early Access on Steam

Ivalys Studios's combat-free RPG Pluralys has released in Early Access on Steam, with full release slated for Q1 2026.

ALICE’S RESTAURANT: where you can stream the Thanksgiving classic

Sixty years after Arlo Guthrie's arrest, here's how you can celebrate Thanksgiving with ALICE'S RESTAURANT.

Horror Beat: Watch these 4 movies this THANKSGIVING to celebrate the terrors family creates

Scream together. It’s what Thanksgiving is all about.

MOVIE REVIEW: Zootopia 2 is an animal buddy cop blast

Disney’s long-awaited sequel brings rapid-fire jokes, buddy-cop chaos, rich animation, and an irresistible new cast of creatures.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

The future remains bright for Statlander.

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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.