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30 Anticipated manga for winter 2026

Cats, witches and Captain Underpants - there's something for everyone in this season's manga

Wednesday Comics Reviews: BARBARIAN BEHIND BARS, Hellboy, and brutality

The new Mad Cave Studios series, Barbarian Behind Bars, is one of our reviews this week, along with Just Brutal, The Crown, and more!

Ensign’s Log: STAR TREK: VOYAGER — HOMECOMING #5 fulfills the promise of the title

TWO TIMES THE PULASKI! In the final issue of Star Trek: Voyager - Homecoming, the crew finally makes it back to Earth. Plus: Lower Decks #16!

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Kris Longo joins MAD Events as Managing Director

It's a busy time behind the scenes in the convention space, with mergers, acquisitions, comings and goings. And here's another one: Kris Longo has joined MAD Events as Managing Director and will work with MAD president Martha Donato on strategically positioning the company for growth.

Preview: Domino is back from Simone and Baldeon and here’s the first look inside

A while ago Comics Beat told you that Gail Simone was back at Marvel with a new Domino mini series, illustrated by David Baldeon. Well here's the first look inside. The Deedpool-i-verse mercenary come back in April. And everyone is excited!

Matt Chats: BONE Colorist Steve Hamaker on His Influences, Storytelling, And Webcomic PLOX

Steve Hamaker ranks tragically high in the ratio of most read to least recognizable cartoonists. Jeff Smith BONE was a giant indie success as...

Graphic Novel TK: Terminology, Part Two

This week we’re bringing you part two of our conversation with long-time comics professional George Rohac about the wild world of publishing terminology. In this half, we cover everything from ARCs to ISBNs to paper stock to options to what exactly an indicia is. Our lingo rundown builds on itself, so maybe give part one a listen before you move on to this installment.

Vampire Vs. Fossil Fuel Industry – Dark Fang, Vol. 1: Earth Calling

Arriving in May, Dark Fang, Vol. 1: Earth Calling collects issues 1-5 of the Image title about an underwater vampire's eco-war against Big Oil. Official PR...

She Never Drinks… Wine – Vamperonica #1 Preview

Arriving on shelves this Wednesday (3/14) is Vampironica #1, wherein a vampire put the bite on Archie's friend Veronica and she gets very, very thirsty.  A...

Manga and Anime News

30 Anticipated manga for winter 2026

Cats, witches and Captain Underpants - there's something for everyone in this season's manga

Kodansha Print Club announces 8 spring titles including OMEGA OF THE DIVINE

Kodansha has added eight series to its Print Club program for spring release, including the English-language debut of Omega of the Divine.

ONE PIECE manga is free to read on the Shonen Jump App until April

The Shonen Jump App has unlocked the first 155 chapters of the One Piece manga, making them free to read until April 10.

BluPetal and KyuNect. partner up to bring Boys’ Love merchandise

BluPetal Media Inc. and KyuNect. partner up to bring US-based Boys' Love fans merchandise, starting with Hate Me, but Let Me Stay by Hijiki.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SINCE I COULD DIE TOMORROW lives

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers ORION, LEAVE THE SACRIFICE AT THE GATE, and SINCE I COULD DIE TOMORROW.

Anime event company Fandom Events shuts down

Anime event company Fandom Events has announced it is shutting down, while a new entity with the same owner takes over

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247 Comics announces partnership with TOKYOPOP

In yet another post-Diamond team-up, TOKYOPOP will publish 247 Comics' line-up of manga-inspired graphic novels

61 Anticipated YA and adult graphic novels for winter 2026

Cold weather, hot reads—this season's graphic novels both educate on the anxiety of the current moment and provide a much needed escape

Oni Press and PRH partner for distribution

Distribution realignment continues as Oni Press moves to Penguin Random House Publisher Services as an exclusive

Josh D’Amaro named the next CEO of Disney, Iger to stand down in March

D'Amaro will succeed the outgoing Bob Iger on March 18, while Dana Walden has been named Disney's new President and Chief Creative Officer.

Tilting At Windmills #304: A local perspective of 2025 comics sales

Retailer Brian Hibbs lays out the best selling comics and graphic novels for all of 2025 in his store, Comix Experience

Cara O’Neil joins Mad Cave as Director of Marketing

Mad Cave has a new director of marketing, Cara O'Neil, formerly of Dark Horse

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Entertainment

Mattel acquires the coveted TMNT toy license

The toy company adds a new franchise

Disney execs explain why humans should like that Mandalorian spot

There was an attempt to offer warmth, humor, and emotional connection to Star Wars fans but they balked

Move over Grogu! DC Shop unveils puppy Krypto merch!

Exclusives feature apparel and a premium poster from DC Studios’ upcoming live-action film

Horror Beat: SEND HELP is a bonkers and gnarly survival tale

We're not in the office anymore.

BluPetal and KyuNect. partner up to bring Boys’ Love merchandise

BluPetal Media Inc. and KyuNect. partner up to bring US-based Boys' Love fans merchandise, starting with Hate Me, but Let Me Stay by Hijiki.

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?