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Slott, To, and Martin return to 2008 in SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY

Dan Slott, Marcus To, and Marcos Martin will turn the clock back with a five-issue series set during the 2008-2010 era of Spider-Man comics.

Graphic Novel Review: MAMA CAME CALLIN’ is a spooky serial killer mystery set against Florida history

Mama Came Callin', the new graphic novel from Ezra Claytan Daniels and Camilla Sucre, is a thoughtful slasher that finds horror in history.

Exclusive: Why comics needs its own Criterion Closet, an inside look at THE STACKS

With season 2 of The Stacks now underway, Brad and Lisa of Comic Book Couples Counseling talk why comics needed its own Criterion Closet.

Exclusive: Magnetic & Oni team up for Jonathan Djob Nkondo graphic novel Kickstarter

Magnetic Press and Oni Press have announced a Kickstarter for two sci-fi graphic novels by artist and animator Jonathan Djob Nkondo.

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Joss Whedon exits BATGIRL, WB looking for a woman to take the reins

In an announcement that doesn't seem all that surprising really, Joss Whedon, the man who basically help run Phase 2 of Marvel Studios' output,...

How #MeToo Helped Revitalize The Boycott Anime Matsuri Movement

One of the biggest anime conventions in the US is facing a boycott over claims of harassment by the show runner.

Over the Garden Wall returns with DISTILLATORIA graphic novel this November

Over the Garden Wall, the much loved cartoon mini-series is returning in comics form with OVER THE GARDEN WALL: DISTILLATORIA, an all new original...

Toy Fair 2018: Hasbro/ Marvel Legends Reveals including Peter Porker

by Jermaine McLaughlin   Toy Fair 2018 has come and gone, but Hasbro came through the four day event, held at the Javits Center in New...

Marvel offers sneak peak at Free Comic Book Day offering

...and the message is, the boys are back. Free Comic Book Day 2018 is your perfect chance to dive into the Marvel Universe – and...

LA Times Book Prize announces 2018 GN nominees: Bell, Fior, Stein, Willumsen, Yokayama

Five top notch graphic novels from 2017 have been nominated for the LA Times Book Prize

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TOKYOPOP announces 14 new light novel, manga, manhwa & manhua licenses

Tokyopop has announced licenses for Ghoul Work, Kurose, 300 New Days With You, Dr. Ashura, and more, including LoveLove titles.

Yen Press Yuri Cafe serves up giveaways & matcha lattes

On February 7, Yen Press hosted a yuri cafe in NYC with exclusive merch, themed drinks, and a raffle giving away Love Bullet, Vol. 1.

Wonderful Wednesdays: Seven Seas celebrates annual Yuri V-Day

Seven Seas announces six new Yuri titles on its annual Wonderful Wednesdays event, Yuri V-Day! Here's what's in store for Girls' Love fans.

NINJA SCROLL releasing in 4K at Berlinale, Blu-ray to follow

AMC Networks' Sentai has remastered and repaired the 1993 anime film Ninja Scroll in 4K, and a limited edition Blu-ray hits shelves in 2027.

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.

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Vertigo’s Bleeding Hearts #1 goes to second printing

Vertigo is back and it's already going back to press with a second printing of Deniz Camp and Stipan Morian's zombie tale

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

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Playmates unveils TMNT x G.I. JOE mashup action figures

Rejoice '80s toy collectors!

ComicsPRO ’26: Dynamite announces PAW PATROL board book

Dynamite Kids moves into the novelty books arena with Ruff 'n' Ready Rescues, a board Book featuring Paw Patrol

More characters and release date announced for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls

Does Marvel Games have another big hit in the works with Arc System Works' Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls?

THE OWL HOUSE lives on in graphic novel THE LONG-LIVED KING

The Long-Lived King, by Dana Terrace, Mikki Crisostomo, and Daun Han, will take place before the time-jump in the series finale.

SPIDER-NOIR teaser trailer drops in color and black-and-white

The series, starring Nicolas Cage as a live-action variant of his Spider-Verse character, premieres on MGM+on May 25.

MyAnimeList x Honeyfeed Writing Contest 2025 winners announced

Kadokawa has announced the winners of its MyAnimeList x Honeyfeed Writing Contest 2025. Grand prize will receive publication in Japan.

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?