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Movies

New BLACK PANTHER footage debuts during National Title Game

Debuting not but a few moments after the College Football National Championship halftime show (whoever you're rooting for, I hope they win!), here's the...

Free Comics

Free Comics: If you’ve ever owned a pet, Jeremy Sorese’s “And Your Little Dog Too” will bring on the cries

Okay it isn't technically a COMIC, but "And Your Little Dog Too" by Jeremy (Curveball) Sorese is an illustrated story but it is surely...

Retailing & Marketing

Marvel cancels offer to sell freely orderable Legacy lenticular covers

In its January 4th mailing to retailers Marvel made a startling offer: retailers who had already ordered a first or second printing of the second...

Comics

Eleanor Davis, Julia Gfrörer and more in this years New York Comics Symposium killer line-up

MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, renaissance man and all time great cartoonist Ben Katchor is not busy enough being a certified G(enius). He also organized...

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Manga and Anime News

Pluto TV launches 24/7 BORUTO streaming channel

Samantha Puc - 02/17/2026 5:00 pm 0

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

Beat Staff - 02/16/2026 4:00 pm 0

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

Javier Perez - 02/16/2026 1:00 pm 0

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

Arpad Okay - 02/14/2026 2:00 pm 0

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

Samantha Puc - 02/13/2026 4:45 pm 0

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

Kalai Chik - 02/13/2026 2:30 pm 0

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

Business News

Vertigo’s Bleeding Hearts #1 goes to second printing

Heidi MacDonald - 02/12/2026 9:30 am 0

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

Heidi MacDonald - 02/10/2026 9:45 am 0

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

Nancy Powell - 02/09/2026 1:10 pm 0

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

Heidi MacDonald - 02/03/2026 2:15 pm 0

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

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 02/03/2026 10:44 am 0

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

Heidi MacDonald - 02/03/2026 10:30 am 3

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

Reviews

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Horror Beat: TWISTED CRYPTIDS lets you choose folk creatures to build up myths and scare humans away

The Mothman, a harbinger of doom, is adorable.

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Top Comics to Buy for February 18, 2026: A great week for crime and mystery comics

This week's Top Comics to Buy for February 18 feature a number of crime and mystery comics, as well as the finale of a big Marvel book!

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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 / $13 December 2025 Stop me if you’ve heard this one. If you die before...

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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.

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Graphic Novel Review: First Freedom – The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth is a marvel

First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth is a deeply researched, beautifully executed, historical and biographical graphic novel.

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Graphic Novel Review: On JOE THE PIRATE, and living fast and loving many

Joe the Pirate is a new comic about Joe Carstairs, a queer person by every definition of the phrase. She lived fast, loved many women.

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Marvel Rundown: MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT resurrects in a new #1

Our main review looks at Marc Spector: Moon Knight #1, the latest #1 in Jed MacKay's ongoing Moon Knight run. Plus, the rapid rundown!

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DC Round-Up: SIRENS – LOVE HURTS is a fantastic new Black Label series

The new Black Label series, Sirens - Love Hurts is the main focus of this week's column, which also features Vertigo's Bleeding Hearts #1!

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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!

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Entertainment

LUCKY LUKE live action TV series makes first appearance

02/17/2026 1:30 pm 0

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