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What’s up with NEWS FROM THE FALLOUT’s cryptic new website?

News From the Fallout, a forthcoming new series from Image Comics, just launched a mysterious new website with info and secrets.

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.

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.

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Review: ‘The Interview’ examines the nature of meaning

I write a lot about contemporary art, and one of the areas that I find so many people get hung-up about is meaning. That...

The Five Points Festival Interviews: Matt Rosenberg on fighting HYDRA “from day one” in Marvel’s SECRET WARRIORS

"I don’t want to say that I felt pressured by Marvel or the community to take a stand. I respect them both and would listen to them as best I could, but in the end, this was for me."

TCAF: Border officials detained one exhibitor for two hours

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is one of the highlights of the North American comics year, but there is always a little anxiety about border...

The OVERWATCH comics will get a print collection through Dark Horse

Announced earlier today, the massive hit team-based shooter known as Overwatch is getting its digital comics brought to shops in a print collection through...

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 officially announced with a teaser

Today Marvel and WB Games dropped the official first slice of the follow-up to arguably their most popular entry in the entire LEGO licensed...

A Year of Free Comics: Hannah Blumenreich

Hannah Blumenreich is best known for her blockbuster Spidey zine which tore up the internets and subsequently got her an actual paying gig at...

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

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Entertainment

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.

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

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?

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?