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Wednesday Comics Reviews: Books you may have missed in 2025

The Wednesday Comics Reviews column looks back at some of the books we covered that you don't want to miss.

Top Comics to Buy: A year-end lookback at 2025 for weekly comics sickos

For the final Top Comics to Buy column of the year, our columnist looks back at the most fun comics to follow month-to-month.

The Beat’s 2025-2026 Creator Survey Part 2: What to look forward to in ’26

Lots of previews of 2026 projects as we continue our annual Creator Survey for 2025-2026

The Beat’s 2025-2026 Creator Survey Part 1: Predictions, projects and more

From Steve Foxe to Jimmy Palmiotti, comics pro look back at the past year and give a peak at what's coming in 2026!

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Interview: John Layman on why he’s a giant goofball and Leviathan’s giant monsters

John Layman (Chew, Eleanor and the Egret) is currently working on a new series with artist Nick Pitarra (The Manhattan Projects). The Beat sat down with him at San Diego Comic-Con and he talked with us about the visual madness that makes Leviathan more than just another monster story.

Brian Fies’ ‘A Fire Story” is coming from Abrams next spring

At his spotlight panel at the 218 San Diego Comic-Con, cartoonist Brian Fies revealed some news....and got a touching surprise that left everyone moved.

8 Reasons to Rewatch Sense8

Today's global rewatch of the cult favorite show has a not-so-secret agenda

SDCC ‘18: Hasbro’s latest TRANSFORMERS toys feature Bumblebee film promos

At SDCC, Hasbro debuted some gorgeous new Transformers toys-- and we have a first look

Manga and Anime News

Crunchyroll Winter 2026 anime line up is here!

Crunchyroll has revealed its winter 2026 anime lineup, including Oshi no Ko, Trigun Starblaze, Frieren, and more. Here's the full slate.

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.

The Beat’s Best Anime of 2025

The Beat staff presents its picks for the Best Anime of 2025, including new and ongoing series, as well as feature-length films.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HAUNTRESS will haunt your dreams

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga and webtoon series DISSOLVING CLASSROOM, EARTHSHINE and HAUNTRESS.

Yen Press announces 2 audiobook adaptations & 9 new licenses

Yen Press has announced two audiobook adaptations, eight new manga licenses, and a Konosuba TRPG companion rule book for summer 2026.

GlobalComix announces limited “keep it forever” holiday bundle

New annual GlobalComix Gold subscribers will keep ten high-profile comics from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Kodansha—permanently.

Business News

U.S. Congressman calling for a federal investigation into the sale of Beckett

“In less than five years, Collectors has systematically eliminated its competitors through serial acquisitions,” read the letter published by Congressman Ryan

Sony acquires majority control of PEANUTS rights

The Schulz family will retain 20 percent of the rights, while WildBrain will continue to produce new Peanuts media for Apple TV.

Collectors Universe acquires grading company Beckett

"The iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors.

What Diamond’s Chapter 7 filing might mean, and digging into those billable hours

What does Diamond's Chapter 7 filing mean for publishers? And what does a bankruptcy administrator do all day?

Diamond files to convert their bankruptcy to Chapter 7

Diamond has filed a motion to convert its bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 after Chase Bank refused to continue to lend them money.

Robert Kirkman announced as keynote speaker for ComicsPRO 2026

Always a strong supporter of the direct market, Skybound's Robert Kirkman will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ComicsPRO Industry Conference

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Entertainment

SHRINKING season 3 trailer debuts, bringing Michael J. Fox back to TV

The third season of SHRINKING is coming to Apple TV next month.

Betty Boop and Nancy Drew to enter the Public Domain in 2026

and yes there is a Betty Boop slasher on the way, it's the logical next step.

Thor returns in second AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY teaser

The teaser, starring Chris Hemsworth as the son of Odin, was attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash during its second week in theaters.

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “The Bridge”

We break down Holly's escape attempt, the big group hug, and more in our spoiler-filled recap of the penultimate episode of the series.

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “Escape from Camazotz”

We unpack the return of the Demodogs, and more major twists and turns in our spoiler-filled breakdown of the final season's sixth episode.

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “Shock Jock”

We unpack the electrifying twists and turns in our spoiler-filled breakdown of the final season's fifth episode.

Wrestling News and History

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

Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

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.