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WEBTOON’s CSO Yongsoo Kim on their new creator initiatives

WEBTOON's Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Yongsoo Kim explains more about their 2026 programs for creators

DC Comics March 2026 Solicitations

Full solicitations information and cover images for DC Comics titles scheduled to ship in March 2026 and beyond.

Exclusive: HONOR AND CURSE – ETERNAL continues the saga at Mad Cave

Mark London and Jaime Infante continue the story of ninja warrior Genshi Sakagura in Honor and Curse: Eternal, debuting in 2026.

Exclusive Preview: TRAVIS MUÑOZ AND THE FIRE OF THE AZTECS first look

The Beat shares an exclusive first look at Vault's upcoming middle grade book, TRAVIS MUÑOZ AND THE FIRE OF THE AZTECS

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Latest Comics News

DC Comics Month-to-Month Sales: December 2017 – No Tears for Batman

The biggest surprise in the December Diamond-NA comics chart is not that DC has five of the top six comics (and six of the top ten), or that DC & Marvel are in a virtual tie for market share (DC edges out Marvel for dollar share, while Marvel edges out DC for unit share), or even that DC is maintaining strong sales of both Dark Nights Metal & Doomsday Clock.

EXCLUSIVE: Statix Press announce release of 2021: Lost Children

We've got three preview pages of French comic 2021: Lost Children, described as "Escape from New York meets the X-Men."

INTERVIEW: Dan DiDio on crafting SIDEWAYS and how Grant Morrison will help explore the Dark Multiverse

The DC co-publisher and co-writer of this week's SIDEWAYS reveals his plans for the series, the importance of the New Age of Heroes lineup, and how Grant Morrison will explore the Dark Multiverse.

TCAF announces two days of kids programming and 14 guests

The 2018 Toronto Comic Arts Festival continues to roll out the news, with the announcement that this year will have two full days of...

The Marvel Rundown: Dan Slott Approaches the End of his Massive Spidey Run with AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #42!

As one of Marvel's longest creator runs comes to an end,  Dan Slott is taking time to stop and smell the roses with Amazing Spider-Man...

SANPAKU: Kate Gavino’s first graphic novel is coming from Archaia in August

"Sanpaku" is a Japanese concept for the appearance of the eye: white appearing above or below the iris could be a sign of an...

Manga and Anime News

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.

Yen Press announces 2 audiobook adaptations & 9 new licenses

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

GlobalComix announces limited “keep it forever” holiday bundle

New annual GlobalComix Gold subscribers will keep ten high-profile comics from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Kodansha—permanently.

Business News

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.

Collectors Universe acquires grading company Beckett

"The iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors.

What Diamond’s Chapter 7 filing might mean, and digging into those billable hours

What does Diamond's Chapter 7 filing mean for publishers? And what does a bankruptcy administrator do all day?

Diamond files to convert their bankruptcy to Chapter 7

Diamond has filed a motion to convert its bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 after Chase Bank refused to continue to lend them money.

Robert Kirkman announced as keynote speaker for ComicsPRO 2026

Always a strong supporter of the direct market, Skybound's Robert Kirkman will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ComicsPRO Industry Conference

Humanoids to creators: Oops, guess we should have mentioned that chapter 7 thing

A letter to creators confirmed that it's business as usual at Humanoids, just under a new company, despite their Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing

Reviews

Entertainment

Review: Adult Swim’s The Elephant connects viewers to a bygone era

Awhimsical exploration of the importance of continuing a visual medium that is quickly being extinguished. 

One Of The Most Progressive Games of the Decade is About Bugs. No, Seriously.

Exploring how Hollow Knight: Silksong explores themes of motherhood, womanhood, white supremacy, and liberation.

Tiny Onion turning THE WOODS and more into animated series

A show based on W0rldtr33, and the original fantasy series The Tipsy Dragon are also in development at James Tynion IV's production company.

The Beat’s Best TV Series of 2025

The Beat staff reveals its picks for the Best TV Series of 2025, including dramas, adult animation, comedies, and more.

Horror Beat: Jared’s Top 5 Horror Films of 2025

As we at The Beat look back on 2025...

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.

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.