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SDCC changes art show policy, bans AI-created material

SDCC has made it clear that AI art is banned from their annual art show after an outcry on social media called out their policy

2026 Eisner Award judges named: Babb, Dear, Duncan, Pryde and Sawyer

This year's Eisner Ward Judges have been announced: Tiffany Babb, Jerry Dear, Dr. Randy Duncan, Katie Pryde and Regine Sawyer

The Marvel Rundown: Earth’s Mightiest hit a milestone with AVENGERS #800

Avengers #800 is this week's main reviews, plus we talk Battleworld, Dungeons of Doom, Logan: Black White, and Blood, and The Ultimates!

Exclusive: Fan-favorite foe from 2012 TMNT animated series debuts in IDW comics

Check out an exclusive reveal of TMNT #17 covers!

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Latest Comics News

“Book of Revelations” (and Dinosaurs) in Bloodshot Salvation #10

"The Book of Revelations" is a new arc starting in Bloodshot Salvation #10, due out in June.  It finds Bloodshot in the year 4001 A.D....

Mark Waid and Jesus Saiz Get a New #1 As They Relaunch Doctor Strange (Fresh Start Marches On)

Another day, another Fresh Start announcement.  This time it's Doctor Strange. June will see the creative team of Mark Waid and Jesus Saiz relaunch Doctor...

Steven Moffat joins Who Against Guns

Doctor Who showrunner and writer Steven Moffat is joining the effort to raise money for gun violence prevention charities--but only if fans donate a total of $7000 by March 12. If they do, Moffat will provide a special commentary on episode 10 of "The War Games."

Artists You Should Know: Natasha Petrovic mixes horror and pop into an eclectic sugar explosion

Each week, Alex Lu is highlighting the work of some of the coolest illustrators of our generation. Know anyone who should be featured (including yourself)?...

The Starting Line: Image Comics THE BEEF #1 is a Modern Day Hulk for the Food Conscious.

Oh #1 comics, how I've missed you. The funny thing about putting together comic book shows is you don't have time to actually read...

Image Shows the First Round of Artist Appreciation Variants

As you may recall, Image's next big variant cover program is their Artist Appreciation series.  They've revealed the first four covers and it's essentially...

Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SERAPHIM – 266613336 WINGS will remind you how much you love comics

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers Crying Freeman, Go With the Clouds North-by-Northwest, and Seraphim: 266613336 Wings.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Business News

Graphic novel sales rose 9.2% in 2025

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

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

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

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

“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

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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Entertainment

Fantastic fourth AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY teaser goes online

The fourth trailer reveals the first cinematic meeting between the Black Panther and the Fantastic Four, as well as the return of Namor.

ACTION COMICS #1 sells for 15 million, shattering record for a comic single comic book

Say hello to the first eight-figure comic book in the world! a national treasure from the personal collection of Nic Cage.

Bookish airs on PBS starting Sunday

Mark Gatiss stars in Bookish, a new detective series set in post-War London airing on PBS

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.

The Rainbow Project announces winners of second annual Velma Awards

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

Wrestling News and History

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

Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

The future remains bright for Statlander.

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

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

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

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

Turnbuckle BEATdown: So, WRESTLEMANIA is coming to Saudi Arabia

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