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ComicsPro ’26 Exclusive: Oni & Archie reveal first wave of classic collected editions

Oni Press and Archie Comics have announced the first wave in a series of classic collected editions featuring iconic Archie stories.

Exclusive Preview: Check out new pages from DICK TRACY: ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIAL

Mad Cave is set to release the new one-shot DICK TRACY: ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPECIAL, set to hit stores next month

ComicsPRO ’26: Oni Press reveals exclusive giveaways with Archie and more

Oni is bringing creators, and limited-edition giveaways to ComicsPRO, featuring their Archie revamp, Murder Drones, Flux House and more.

Exclusive: The Rocketeer set to face Kong in latest comic miniseries adventure

Two of the greatest characters in American fiction in new miniseries from IDW Publishing

The Beat's ComicsPRO coverage sponsored by Flux House and Oni Press

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Know How: How to Get the Best from Your Artist

By David Seidman Writers and artists are born enemies. “That stupid artist didn’t draw what I wrote!” echoes down the halls of comics history. But it...

From the “know when to fold ’em” file, a third director quits GAMBIT

Gambit, Fox's effort to bring the ragin' cajun to the big screen in a solo effort, and a movie that literally only exists because...

The Marvel Rundown: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Ship on a Weekly Schedule in AVENGERS: NO SURRENDER!

The Avengers are going weekly but will they survive the experience? Avengers writers Jim Zub, Mark Waid, and Al Ewing are about to find...

Oni Press celebrates 20 years with a big reorganization

  Portland-based Oni Press is marking its 20th year as a publisher and jsut annoucned a host of personnel changes and promotions and the announcement...

The Return of Snake Eyes Spawns a 4th Sellout for GI Joe

It's one thing to hear that a comic has the first issue sold out and *gasp* there's already a new cover ready for a...

When a Comic Shop Doesn’t Want To Close Its Doors

In our ongoing coverage of shops commenting on the state of the market for 2017, we told you about Mission Comics and Art in...

Manga and Anime News

Pluto TV launches 24/7 BORUTO streaming channel

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the serialized Boruto manga, Pluto TV has announced a dedicated channel for the anime adaptation.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: A valentine for Train Man

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers GUNHILD, I WANT TO BE A RECEPTIONIST IN THIS MAGICAL WORLD, and TRAIN MAN.

MrBeast and Naruto Shippuden collaborate on a limited edition merch line

Naruto Shippuden is launching a new collaboration this month with Mr Beast, one that has been in development for two years.

Manga Review: LOVE BULLET VOL. 1 Some girls just like fighting

Love Bullet Vol. 1 Writer/Artist: inee Translator: Masaaki Fukushima Letterer: Aila Nagamine Publisher:...

Yen Press announces 4 audiobooks & 14 new licenses for summer 2026

Yen Press has announced four audiobooks and 14 new licenses releasing in summer 2026, including Elden Ring spin-offs and more.

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.

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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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LUCKY LUKE live action TV series makes first appearance

The 8-episode adaptation of the classic Franco-Belgian comic is set to release on Disney+ in Europe on March 23, with an international release yet to be confirmed

Second MANDALORIAN AND GROGU trailer drops a big surprise

The big screen continuation of the show, starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Grogu, will be released in theaters on May 22.

Classic Comic Compendium: CRYING FREEMAN – VOLUME 1 introduces us to the titular assassin

Crying Freeman is an adult crime thriller with elements of tragic romance, as an assassin falls for someone who should have been his target.

LEGO reveals Snoopy’s Doghouse set

The first official Peanuts LEGO set, featuring Snoopy, Woodstock, and more, is now available to pre-order ahead of its release on June 1.

KAIJU POWER RANGERS toys bring Godzilla/MMPR crossover to shelves

The Playmates Toys line, based on Cullen Bunn and Baldemar Rivas's 2024 crossover series, will debut at Target in March.

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?