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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. 

Krysten Ritter returning as Jessica Jones in DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN

Krysten Ritter will reunite with Charlie Cox on season two of the Man Without Fear's Disney+ show next year.

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.

Exclusive Look at Stephan Franck’s Dark Planet Comics Kickstarter

Dark Planet Comics is releasing two new books and a hard-to-find reprint!

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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.

Get an exclusive first look at Strip Panel Naked’s newest project, PanelxPanel

The comics critic behind the hit YouTube channel is launching a new magazine that you won't want to miss.

A Month of Free Queer-Themed Comics: Eighty Days by AC Esguerra has history, romance, flight!

Continuing our look at some queer themed comics for Pride Month, Eighty Days is a beautifully drawn historical romance adventure with queer themes. It has a stunning ink line and a feel that harkens back to classic comic strip adventures.

Dept. of Funny Business: Bill Morrison is named new Executive Editor of Mad Magazine

Ending a suspenseful watch that lasted a few months, the white smoke has finally risen from DC Entertainment, signaling the election of a new pope of humor: Bill Morrison will be the new executive editor of Mad Magazine when it moves westward later this year.

More on The Future of Comics: the rise of Valerian and comics at ALA

I got quite a response to my rant on the ascent of graphic novels and and decline of the periodical that ran last week. While...

Dwayne McDuffie’s DAMAGE CONTROL Officially in MCU

It's been known for some time that the Damage Control, a construction company set in the Marvel Universe specializing in property damaged related to...

Tilting at Windmills #260: Inside Facebook’s Secret Retailing World

In his monthly column, retailer Brian Hibbs rips the lid off secret retailing groups, and muses on Marvel Legacy.

Manga and Anime News

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.

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.

Business News

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."

Fletch-a-Sketch Talent Representation launches with five artists

F.A.S.T. Rep is a new talent rep working with Bernard Chang, Riccardo Federici, Emanuela Lupacchino, Dustin Nguyen and Giulia Pellegrini for events

Court approves sale of Diamond assets to Universal/Ad Populum

The court has approved the sale of most of Diamond's assets to Universal Entertainment and Ad Populum

Reviews

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.

Ruby Sunday gets her “Lucky Day” in latest DOCTOR WHO episode

After she left the TARDIS, Ruby joined UNIT in order to continue fighting aliens. Now she must face something even deadlier...boys!

Graphic Novel Review: LOW ORBIT boldly explores the intersections of fiction and identity

Low Orbit is a sensitive LGBTQ+ coming-of-age story about exploring fiction and finding the courage to accept the complications of reality.

Graphic Novel Review: TSUNAMI is a disarming, coming-of-age debut comic

Tsunami by Ned Wenlock is a stirring debut and a disarming feat of cartooning that taps into the highs and lows of growing up. 

The Marvel Rundown: Segura and Noto bring political intrigue to a new STAR WARS #1

The Beat's Marvel team reviews this week's new books including Star Wars #1, Fantastic Four Fanfare #1, and Sam Wilson: Captain America #5!

Entertainment

Krysten Ritter returning as Jessica Jones in DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN

Krysten Ritter will reunite with Charlie Cox on season two of the Man Without Fear's Disney+ show next year.

AVATAR: BRAVING THE ELEMENTS podcast returns for new season this month

New episodes debut Tuesday, May 20th!

THE ETERNAUT adaptation sparks renewed search for the missing grandchildren of creator

A hit TV show shines a light on a lingering question

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.

THE LAST OF US S2x05 Recap: Seattle, Day Two

THE LAST OF US S2x05 Recap: Seattle, Day Two. Tell me, where is Abby?

Horror Beat: LAST RITES is the final Conjuring entry…of Phase 1?

Can we just leave this ‘phases’ nonsense to Marvel?

Ryan Coogler is what real meritocracy looks like

The Black Panther and Sinners director Ryan Coogler is having a generational run.

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?