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A year of free comics: Martin Luther King and The Montgomery Story

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With a cover price of 10¢ and a 250,000 print run, this comic, first published in 1957, shows the power of the medium to inspire and educate.
Comics

Turnbuckle BEATDOWN: BRODY KING, Daniel Warren Johnson, and Headlocked Comics team up against ICE

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Proceeds go to MIRAC: Minnesota Immigrant Resource Action Committee.
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IDW announces STAR TREK 60th anniversary plans

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IDW has announced its plans for Star Trek's 60th anniversary, including a one-shot and several new yet-to-be-revealed titles.
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Graphic Novel Review: Katriona Chapman’s THE PASS is a quieter story about chefs

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Katriona Chapman's new graphic novel THE PASS joins the chef genre with an understated book about relationships.

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Soli Deo Gloria wins 2026 Fnac France Inter Comics Prize

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Hannah McCann’s ST. BRIGID & ME wins First Graphic Novel Award 2025

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Business News

What’s next for the three of the biggest grading card companies?

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Top Comics to Buy

Top Comics to Buy for January 21, 2026: THE BEAUTY is back in full swing, and more

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The Beat Digest

The Beat Digest 01/20/26: IYANU season 2 trailer drops

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Comics

Kirby’s Warning: How Comics Will Break Your Heart

Since I was a child, Jack Kirby stood out as THE preeminent American cartoonist and I still and always will count him as one...
Awards

‘My Favorite Thing Is Monsters’ wins PW Crtics Poll PLUS here are some of the top comics for 2018

A couple of links of note from Publishers Weekly: The annual Critics Poll results have been announced and to the shock of no one...
Kibbles 'n' Bits

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 12/22/17: Counting down the days

§ Nice Art; Australian cartoonist Joshua Wright gives us the story of the evil holiday dragon Kringlekrist, in "The Christmas Wyrm." § And with that...
History

Did Jack Kirby really say “Comics will break your heart, kid”? – UPDATED

Let's investigate one of the most haunting quotes ever attributed to a cartoonist.
Books

Faith Erin Hicks has written a YA novel called ‘Comics Will Break Your Heart’ – any questions?

Faith Erin Hicks is the Canadian cartoonist, mostly known for drawing many graphic novels including, some written by her - like The Nameless City...
News

RIP Annie Goetzinger

Annie Goetzinger, a grand dame of French comics has passed away suddenly at the age of 66. NBM's Terry Nantier, who published two of her...
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Manga and Anime News

AnimeJapan 2026 reveals full stage lineup for its largest show ever

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AnimeJapan 2026 has announced its full stage lineup and released ticket information for prospective attendees ahead of its March show.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: GENE BRIDE is pretty genius

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the webtoon and manga series LOVE BY MISTAKE, ROOM OF SWORDS and GENE BRIDE.

Yen Press announces List Rouge, Seeds of Anxiety: Asterisk, The Crow’s Ballad at Dawn, more

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Yen Press announced seven new licenses for summer 2026 including List Rouge, Beneath the Fur, and more, totaling six manga and one novel.

Crossed Hearts announces its first romance manga license

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I see more romance manga in your future! Crossed Hearts announced You're Way Too Cheeky, Chigaya kun!—its first manga romance license.

Crossed Hearts announces GLAM BEAT!, a new Girls’ Love imprint

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Crossed Hearts announces GLAM BEAT!, the first imprint dedicated to Girls' Love (yuri) stories for English-language readers!

Wonderful Wednesdays: SLEEPING DEAD, WORKING AS A GODDESS! and more from Seven Seas

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It's Seven Seas' first Wonderful Wednesdays licensing event of '26 and whether it's audiobooks, manga or danmei, the publisher has your back!
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Business News

What’s next for the three of the biggest grading card companies?

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New Beckett label, PSA vault available to Beckett costumers and cross-brand collaboration between PSA, Beckett and SGC to help speed up turn around times.

G-Man Comics joins Philbo Publishing

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Another indie publisher has joined Philbo Distribution, G-Man Comics, with plans to ramp up their output

The Year in the Diamond Bankrutpcy: A look back

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Looking back on the wild and crazy Year of the Diamond Bankruptcy, from lawsuits to mysteries, and the new players who emerged

Kathleen Kennedy steps down as head of Lucasfilm

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Kathleen Kennedy will step down as head of Lucasfilm, and will be replaced by studio veterans Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan.

San Diego Comic-Con under fire for allowing AI at 2026’s Art Show

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The convention's organizers stated AI-generated pieces may be displayed but not sold at this year's Art Show.

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
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Horror Beat: The Inconsequential 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE Delivers Gonzo Thrills

An odd detour that is more enjoyable than memorable
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Top Comics to Buy for January 21, 2026: THE BEAUTY is back in full swing, and more

This week's Top Comics to Buy for January 21 features Assorted Crisis Events, The Beauty, Powers 25, and more!
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Classic Comic Compendium: MARVEL UNIVERSE – THE END is another great Thanos story

Marvel Universe - The End is a great stand-alone Thanos story that is also part of the much larger narrative being told by Jim Starlin.
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Graphic Novel Review: Katriona Chapman’s THE PASS is a quieter story about chefs

Katriona Chapman's new graphic novel THE PASS joins the chef genre with an understated book about relationships.
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Review: Netflix’s The Rip is a taut and tense thriller for the new year 

Joe Carnahan’s tight thriller turns suspicion into a compelling cinematic shell game anchored by fun Damon–Affleck chemistry.
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Graphic Novel Review: PIG WIFE delves into the darkness of family secrets

Abbey Luck's debut novel Pig Wife lures readers into the labyrinth of an abandoned mine to witness a darkly compelling coming-of-age story.
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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!
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DC Comics Round-Up: Finding new hope in ACTION COMICS #1094

This week's DC Round-Up column finds our reviewer catching up with Action Comics #1094, Batman and Robin #23, DC K.O. #3, and more!
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: From ALICE FOREVER AFTER to TOXIC AVENGER, it’s a week of weirdo comics

Alice Forever After is just one of the oddball comics that headlines this group of Wednesday Comics Review titles.
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Entertainment

LORE OLYMPUS ordered to series by Prime Video

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The animated version of Rachel Smythe's reimagining of Greek mythology is being produced by Amazon, Webtoon, and The Jim Henson Company.

What’s next for the three of the biggest grading card companies?

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New Beckett label, PSA vault available to Beckett costumers and cross-brand collaboration between PSA, Beckett and SGC to help speed up turn around times.

IDW announces STAR TREK 60th anniversary plans

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IDW has announced its plans for Star Trek's 60th anniversary, including a one-shot and several new yet-to-be-revealed titles.

The Poké Court, Beloved NYC Pokemon shop, robbed by armed thugs

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Brazen armed robbers broke into an arts and crafts event at a NYC Pokémon parlor and stole more than $100,000 worth of rare cards.

Review: Netflix’s The Rip is a taut and tense thriller for the new year 

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Joe Carnahan’s tight thriller turns suspicion into a compelling cinematic shell game anchored by fun Damon–Affleck chemistry.

Kathleen Kennedy steps down as head of Lucasfilm

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Kathleen Kennedy will step down as head of Lucasfilm, and will be replaced by studio veterans Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan.

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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