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Aftershock Comics emerges from bankruptcy

Aftershock Comics has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with plans to pay creditors and launch new projects

The Beat Digest 05/16/25: Remender and Acuña plot an ESCAPE

On today's Digest, Remender and Acuña reunite to reimagine WW2, Laird and Lawson's TMNT returns, and there's a new Smurfs trailer.

Marvel’s IMPERIAL descends into WAR in tie-in one-shot series

Black Panther and She-Hulk will star in the first two issues, written respectively by Hickman with Victor LaValle and Stephanie Phillips.

Horror Beat: Watch The Conjuring 4 early in the form of a 1991 TV movie called THE HAUNTED

The Smurl family haunting already had its own movie.

2024 Eisner nominations announced, led by Fantagraphics and Tom King

In the 2024 Eisner Award nominations Fantagraphics led publishers with 24 nominations, while Tom King had four to lead individuals

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Interview: NICK CARTER takes on comics, AI, and LOVE LIFE TRAGEDY

NICK CARTER of Backstreet Boy fame is releasing a new solo album, LOVE LIFE TRAGEDY, combining his love of music and graphic novels

You will always remember where you were when you heard that Funko is making a plush Lockjaw

Marvel has tried and tried to make the Inhumans cool and this Lockjaw plush from Funko is the closest they've come yet. The promo material...

To do: Joan Cornellà art exhibit at the Josée Bienvenu Gallery

Spanish cartoonist Joan Cornellà has a huge following for his brutally funny, often shocking comics, which mine humor from popsicle colors and dismemberment. His work...

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 7/12/17: Nessun Dorma

§ In the biz we call this "Hell Week" because you have to get everything done for con in JUST ONE WEEK. Emails at...

Marvel goes Lenticular with Legacy variant covers

Confirming the hints and warnings that had been drifting around of late, the 53 debuting Legacy titles from Marvel will have LENTICULAR variants. The...

INTERVIEW: This IRON GIANT visionary is kickstarting the latest volume of his comic book passion project

If you don't know Stephan Franck by name, you'll certainly be familiar with his work. The Iron Giant, Despicable Me, Open Season, Osmosis Jones;...

SDCC ’17: It’s official! THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY is headed to Netflix

4 days ago, Alex had reported that Netflix and Dark Horse were drying the ink on a deal that would turn The Umbrella Academy,...

Manga and Anime News

Pluto TV launches free HUNTER X HUNTER marathon as part of massive Ani-May celebration

Pluto TV is streaming a free all-week "Hunter x Hunter" marathon through May 18 as part of its Ani-May programming event.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Bird is the word in Laica Chrose’s WINGED

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series CATCH THESE HANDS! and DORORO, as well as the webcomic WINGED.

Manga Review: YOU TALK TOO MUCH, SO JUST SHUT IT ALREADY! is a comedy of miscommunication with heart

In this review of "You Talk Too Much, So Just Shut It Already!," we explore a sweet, silly manga full of heart, humor, and hilariously failed sign language.

Chang Sheng’s award-winning series OLDMAN launches Kickstarter via eigoMANGA

eigoMANGA has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring Chang Sheng’s "Oldman" to readers around the world. The award-winning manga tells the story of a mysterious court magician who escapes prison to seek revenge against an immortal queen. Known for its detailed art and powerful themes, "Oldman" has earned accolades including the International Manga Award and Taiwan’s Golden Comic Award.

Wonderful Wednesdays: GHOST AND WITCH, THE BEAST KING AND HIS APPRENTICE and more fantasy series from Seven Seas

Seven Seas stirs up a magical mix of fantasy, romance, and cozy charm in this week’s Wonderful Wednesdays. From mythical beasts to vengeful witches, February 2026 is shaping up to be an enchanting month for manga and light novel fans, with cats, books, and a whole lot of magic leading the charge.

PICK ME PICK ME launches May 28: flirt, sabotage, and compete in this AI-powered dating sim

"Pick Me Pick Me" is a new AI-assisted PvP dating game from Moncage devs Optillusion, arriving May 28 on Steam, iOS, and Android with voice chat, sabotage cards, and custom characters.

Business News

Business Wrap-up: Rebellion goes with Lunar, Dynamite explores, comings and goings

The week in distribution news and hires, including Rebellion, Dynamite, Mad Cave and Ignition Press

Aftershock Comics emerges from bankruptcy

Aftershock Comics has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with plans to pay creditors and launch new projects

Local Comic Shop Day® set for September 27 with a full revamp

Local Comic Shop Day is set for a full revamp from organizer ComicsPRO with a focus on comic shops as community hubs. 

The week in Diamond Bankruptcy: filings and fees and questions

It was a quiet week in Diamond Bankruptcy news, after last week's thrill ride of shocking developments.

Penguin Random House and Disney sign new licensing deal

Penguin Random House have expanded their deal to publish books, including manga, based on all Disney properties.

Kodansha light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK

Kodansha expands its digital library with 60 fan-favorite light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK, including titles like "BAKEMONOGATARI," "Am I Actually the Strongest?," and "My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1."

Reviews

Graphic Novel Review: THE GIANT – ORSON WELLES, THE ARTIST & THE SHADOW pits artists against systems

French cartoonist Youssef Daoudi's new graphic novel The Giant is a complex and visually rich look at Orson Welles.

The Marvel Rundown: Events collide in SPIDER-VERSE VS. VENOMVERSE #1

This week we look at the clash of event series Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse. The Rapid Rundown checks in on Ultimate Black Panther, Godzilla vs. X-Men and the return of Gwenpool!

DC Round-Up: The dream of the Silver Age is alive in SUPERGIRL #1

Sophie Campbell and co.'s Supergirl #1 filters Silver Age storytelling through modern sensibilities, creating a debut that's a lot of fun.

Wednesday Comics Reviews: EXQUISITE CORPSES #1 is, well, exquisite…and more

The new James Tynion-penned series debut Exquisite Corpses #1 leads a packed week for The Beat's Wednesday Comics Review column.

Top Comics to Buy for May 14, 2025: A double dose of Batman headlines a twisted week

As I write my intro for this week's Top Comics to Buy for May 14 column, I am currently deep in the dark heart...

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Bird is the word in Laica Chrose’s WINGED

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series CATCH THESE HANDS! and DORORO, as well as the webcomic WINGED.

Classic Comic Compendium: CATACLYSM – THE ULTIMATES’ LAST STAND effectively ended the Ultimate branding

The event story CATACLYSM - The Ultimates' Last Stand effectively ended the Ultimate branding, even though a trio of titles continued.

Manga Review: YOU TALK TOO MUCH, SO JUST SHUT IT ALREADY! is a comedy of miscommunication with heart

In this review of "You Talk Too Much, So Just Shut It Already!," we explore a sweet, silly manga full of heart, humor, and hilariously failed sign language.

Graphic Novel Review: PHENOMENA BOOK 3 is a perfect rattebattle ending for this Bendis, Araújo epic

Phenomena Book 3 is an excellent ending chapter for this fantastic graphic novel trilogy by Brian Michael Bendis and André Lima Araújo.

Entertainment

On the Scene: PAX East deserves infinite replays

Mr. MICE minicomics correspondent tries out PAX East-- Boston's premier games convention focused on indie creators.

Pluto TV launches free HUNTER X HUNTER marathon as part of massive Ani-May celebration

Pluto TV is streaming a free all-week "Hunter x Hunter" marathon through May 18 as part of its Ani-May programming event.

Horror Beat: Watch The Conjuring 4 early in the form of a 1991 TV movie called THE HAUNTED

The Smurl family haunting already had its own movie.

Interview: NICK CARTER takes on comics, AI, and LOVE LIFE TRAGEDY

NICK CARTER of Backstreet Boy fame is releasing a new solo album, LOVE LIFE TRAGEDY, combining his love of music and graphic novels

DEATHGASM to get comic book prequel and video game

Prepare for more hilarious, bloody, heavy metal antics

The Man of Steel is under arrest in latest SUPERMAN trailer

Flying into theaters on July 11, 2025!

IRONHEART trailer sees Riri Williams make a deal with the devil

The Black Panther: Wakanda spin-off, starring Dominique Thorne and Anthony Ramos, premieres with three episodes on Disney+ on June 24.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Sunday a livelier affair as John Cena makes history

Historic main event tops a much improved second night card

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Saturday delivered a mixed baguette with a couple of gems

The main event was certainly one for the ages.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: We predict Wrestlemania 41

We're thinking Cena takes the belt from the American Nightmare. You?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE, John Cena Team Up With Drumstick For Summer-Long Promotion

I thought it was CM Punk who famously demanded more WWE ice cream?