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Graphic Novel Review: CHECKED OUT is a new take on the classic making it NYC story

Katie Fricas new graphic novel Checked Out is a less predictable type of 'Making It NYC' story, and it may remind you of other great comics.

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.

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.

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EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Do you like CATS? Do you like DEATH? Well then KIM REAPER #2 is the comic for YOU

Have you ever heard the saying "I have a date with death?" No, that's not how that goes? WELL IT IS NOW. In Kim Reaper #2,...

Kids graphic novels sales were up 24% in 2016

I've said here a zillion times that kids graphic novels are the fastest growing category in comics, and here's a report from the Children's...

Jerbs in comics: DC, Oni, Marvel, openings for May 2017

Some job listings for those interested in comics careers; full details in links. Oni is hiring an Associate Editor!  Oni Press, Inc., is the premier comic book...

The TCAF Interviews – Shee Phon on Colours, Competition & Autobiography

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is one of the most influential and important comic book event in North America. It's mission is to "promote...

The TCAF Interviews – Alexandre Simard on Miscommunication, Translation & Collaboration

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is one of the most influential and important comic book event in North America. It's mission is to "promote...

Report: Legacy creative line-up will be very familiar to Marvel readers

So The Beat has never been one to float Reddit rumours, but a post today runs down what seems to be known of the...

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."

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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.

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?