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Graphic Novel Review: I AM THEIR SILENCE is much more than a murder mystery

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Jordi Lafebre's new book, I AM THEIR SILENCE, is much more than a murder mystery, asking rich questions as it tells a delightful tale.
Kibbles 'n' Bits

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 1/9/26: the shocking truth behind Conformity Gate

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As 2026 gets going, a look at some of the year-end statistics and profiles, and we ask "Why are Stranger Things fans so weird?"
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Graphic Novel Review: You probably didn’t read HARPY by EPHK, but you should have

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Harpy by EPHK is a blistering sci-fi noir comic with great art, well-realized characters and some riveting twists.
Entertainment

TV Review: What grade does STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY deserve?

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What grade does Star Trek: Starfleet Academy deserve? Avery Kaplan and Ollie Kaplan review the upcoming Paramount+ series.

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Exclusive: Covers and solicit info for THE ROCKETEER: THE ISLAND #2

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Business News

Graphic novel sales rose 9.2% in 2025

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Politics

Declan Shalvey allegedly donated to anti-trans activist Graham Linehan

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Graphic Novel Review: I AM THEIR SILENCE is much more than a murder mystery

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FCBD

2026 Free Comic Book Day titles announced

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Kibbles 'n' Bits

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 3/12/18: Back from the fray

§ Nice Art: you can now separately order Emily Carroll's Beneath the Dead Oak Tree, previously available as part of Short Box. Carroll is...
Culture

Editorial: “Blame Games” And The Flaws In That Argument

    With the recent tragedy of yet another mass shooting, all sorts of voices are rising, many trying to label the biggest roots of...
Marvel

Erica Henderson Exits Squirrel Girl

It's been quite the week for people exiting their current gig, so here's one more departure for you:  Erica Henderson announced on Twitter than...
Diversity

The Comics Community Celebrates International Women’s Day 2018

International Women's Day (IWD) was on March 8 and the comics community celebrated by talking about the creators, artists, and illustrators who help to...
Dark Horse

When a Comic Gets Cancelled Early – Alex de Campi Posts Script for Bankshot #5

Sometimes everything does not go according to plan.  Alex de Campi found out the final issue of her Dark Horse series, Bankshot, would not be...
Diamond

Diamond: Comics sales continued to sag in February

Diamond just released its February sales charts, and the year-to-year comparisons were awful - although perhaps not to be taken seriously, see below. But...
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Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HORIMIYA says, ‘It’s egg time!’

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the series HORIMIYA, WAR OF THE ADULTS and NAGAHAMA TO BE, OR NOT TO BE.

Crunchyroll Winter 2026 anime line up is here!

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Crunchyroll has revealed its winter 2026 anime lineup, including Oshi no Ko, Trigun Starblaze, Frieren, and more. Here's the full slate.

Top 10 most downloaded titles in BOOK☆WALKER of 2025

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BOOK☆WALKER Global’s 2025 eBook Ranking reveals the top 10 most-downloaded light novels and manga worldwide, including The Eminence in Shadow and The Apothecary Diaries.

The Beat’s Best Anime of 2025

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The Beat staff presents its picks for the Best Anime of 2025, including new and ongoing series, as well as feature-length films.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HAUNTRESS will haunt your dreams

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga and webtoon series DISSOLVING CLASSROOM, EARTHSHINE and HAUNTRESS.

Yen Press announces 2 audiobook adaptations & 9 new licenses

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Yen Press has announced two audiobook adaptations, eight new manga licenses, and a Konosuba TRPG companion rule book for summer 2026.
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Business News

Graphic novel sales rose 9.2% in 2025

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Although overall book sales were essentially flat in 2025, graphic novel sales rebounded with a 9.2% increase in sales

Comings and Goings: Kusek, Ching, Collector’s Paradise, Harned

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Changes and promotions at Kickstarter, DC, Boom! and Collector's Paradise as the year in business news kicks off.

The Very Last Days of Diamond Comics – UPDATED

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Diamond Comics shut down for the final time on Wednesday, December 31st 2025, and it was eulogized in both images and words

Public Domain Day is coming — here’s what you need to know about characters like Betty Boop

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Betty Boop and Nancy Drew might be entering the public domain -- but artists should be careful how they use them, because copyright and trademark law is weird and complicated.

U.S. Congressman calling for a federal investigation into the sale of Beckett

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“In less than five years, Collectors has systematically eliminated its competitors through serial acquisitions,” read the letter published by Congressman Ryan

Sony acquires majority control of PEANUTS rights

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The Schulz family will retain 20 percent of the rights, while WildBrain will continue to produce new Peanuts media for Apple TV.
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A Year of Free Comics: The Wonderful Tableaus of Andrew Kozlowski

Looking at the work of Instagram cartoonist Andrew Kozlowski i whose work exist somewhere between diary and memoir.
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Horror Beat: Ballingrud’s CATHEDRAL OF THE DROWNED adds centipedes to its moon spider nightmare

Nathan Ballingrud continues proving he’s one of the most imaginative voices in horror.
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Graphic Novel Review: I AM THEIR SILENCE is much more than a murder mystery

Jordi Lafebre's new book, I AM THEIR SILENCE, is much more than a murder mystery, asking rich questions as it tells a delightful tale.
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Graphic Novel Review: You probably didn’t read HARPY by EPHK, but you should have

Harpy by EPHK is a blistering sci-fi noir comic with great art, well-realized characters and some riveting twists.
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TV Review: What grade does STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY deserve?

What grade does Star Trek: Starfleet Academy deserve? Avery Kaplan and Ollie Kaplan review the upcoming Paramount+ series.
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The Marvel Rundown: MARVEL: BLACK, WHITE AND BLOOD AND GUTS is an artist showcase

A look at the the horror-tinged anthology, Marvel: Black White and Blood and Guts. Plus, a look at Marvel Rivals: The Cities of Heaven.
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DC Round-Up: ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #15 is the book’s best issue yet

Absolute Superman #15 headlines our first DC Round-Up column of the year, which also looks at the week's other marquee releases.
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: We look at every Ignition Press comic so far

Ignition Press launched late last year, and today our Wednesday Comics team has reviews of all of the publisher's #1 issues.
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Top Comics to Buy for January 7, 2026: New year, new comics

This week's Top Comics to Buy for January 7 list features the latest issue of Absolute Superman, a new Twilight Zone one-shot, and more!
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Entertainment

Horror Beat: Ballingrud’s CATHEDRAL OF THE DROWNED adds centipedes to its moon spider nightmare

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Nathan Ballingrud continues proving he’s one of the most imaginative voices in horror.

The Rainbow Project announces winners of second annual Velma Awards

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Spotlighting positive onscreen representation of LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

Horror Beat: The new year kicks off with WEAPONS’ Amy Madigan and Horror in general getting rare awards love

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Horror has a strong presence in the bigger awards categories this time around.

TV Review: What grade does STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY deserve?

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What grade does Star Trek: Starfleet Academy deserve? Avery Kaplan and Ollie Kaplan review the upcoming Paramount+ series.

Sebastian Stan to join the cast of The Batman Part II

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It’s unclear who Sebastian Stan will be playing in the upcoming Dark Knight adventure and whether he will be an adversary or an ally to Batman.

Playmates Toys losing TMNT license after 38 years

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The company co-produced the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, and has sold action figures for the franchise since 1988.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

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Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

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The future remains bright for Statlander.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Remembering the Reigns of Terror, Pt. 2 – Jeff Jarrett

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Lo, I looked to the horizon and saw him brandishing the NWA Championship and behind him, four horsemen who brought the apocalypse: "My World," ref bump, low blow, and guitar shot

NYCC ’25: DC x AEW crossover debuting at event

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The two-part series, helmed by Steve Orlando and Travis Mercer, will debut with a special preview issue at this month's convention.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Rhea Ripley becomes the latest victim of TERRIFIER’s Art the Clown in Ice Nine Kills concert

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Should Art the Clown be Cody Rhode’s next title defense match?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: So, WRESTLEMANIA is coming to Saudi Arabia

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It would mark the company's first ever overseas Wrestlemania.
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