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Movie Review: WARFARE goes for objectivity, ends up objectively bland

Nothing you haven’t seen before here.

It’s official: Diamond Comics acquired by Universal Distribution and Ad Populum

The sale to Universal and Ad Populum has closed and a new chapter begins for Diamond Comics.

Breaking: “Massive” layoffs at Diamond Comics today

Following the sale of Diamond's assets to two separate companies, we're hearing there have been massive layoffs this Friday, with one well known exec confirmed

DC announces Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum from the Ice Cream Man team

Superman is getting subjected to every flavor of Kryptonite in Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum from the team behind Ice Cream Man

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.

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Breaking: “Massive” layoffs at Diamond Comics today

Following the sale of Diamond's assets to two separate companies, we're hearing there have been massive layoffs this Friday, with one well known exec confirmed

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...

Interview: Chatting with The Allreds about BUG!, Kirby, Free Will, Young Animal and more!

Interview conducted by Kyle Pinion and Alex Lu Today in comic shops, you can now buy the first issue of Bug!: The Adventures of Forager,...

Lego Movie’s Unikitty gets her own series from the Cartoon Network – UPDATED

The Lego Movie franchise continues to be fertile ground for spinoffs and licensing, and now Unikitty is getting her own WB Animation produced series...

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

Breaking: “Massive” layoffs at Diamond Comics today

Following the sale of Diamond's assets to two separate companies, we're hearing there have been massive layoffs this Friday, with one well known exec confirmed

It’s official: Diamond Comics acquired by Universal Distribution and Ad Populum

The sale to Universal and Ad Populum has closed and a new chapter begins for Diamond Comics.

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.

Reviews

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.

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.

Entertainment

Movie Review: WARFARE goes for objectivity, ends up objectively bland

Nothing you haven’t seen before here.

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

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

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?