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A overview of the current digital comics landscape

Todd Allen returns for an overview of the current state of digital comics, including the start-ups

Is Stephen Colbert writing a Tom Bombadil movie?

Tolkien super-fan Stephen Colbert is writing a Lord of the Rings movie based on the first six chapters of the book....and you know what that means!

Exclusive: Magnetic Press announces Mathieu Bablet’s SILENT JENNY Kickstarter

Mathieu Bablet's Silent Jenny will be launched on Kickstarter from Magnetic Press, completing his sci-fi trilogy.

Marvel Rundown: Gloves (and masks) are off in ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3

This week the Marvel Rundown covers Ultimate Endgame #3, Inglorious X-Force #3, Predator: Bloodshed #2, Fantastic Four #9, and Iron Man #3.

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Return to Earth: X-O Manowar Preview for April

You said you wanted to get a peak at April's issue of X-O Manowar?  We can accommodate you.  Scroll down for the opening of a...

Revealed! Bendis to take over SUPERMAN and ACTION COMICS, bring Jinxworld to DC and create new imprint

In a huge exclusive from Mark Hughes over at Forbes, Brian Michael Bendis has announced his initial plans for what's coming in his huge...

Jim Zub’s Back For Another Campaign With Dungeons & Dragons: Evil at Baldur’s Gate

Come April, Jim Zub is back for more D&D comics with Dungeons & Dragons: Evil at Baldur’s Gate.  This time around, Zub is bringing his cast...

WONDER WOMAN’s first director, Michelle MacLaren, to team with Chris Pratt for COWBOY NINJA VIKING

In 2014, Michelle MacLaren, one of television's most highly-sought after directors, having worked on huge hit shows like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad,...

The Marvel Rundown: Marvel Tells a tale of Two Jean Grey’s in PHOENIX RESURRECTION and JEAN GREY!

This week Marvel is doubling down on Jean Grey as the hero makes her triumphant return to the Marvel Universe. What does Jean's sudden...

Kendrick Lamar reveals the tracklist for BLACK PANTHER’s OST and it’s DAMN awesome

Fans of the Marvel movies might remember this 2016 video from the video essay channel, Every Frame a Painting, where Marvel's cinematic score was...

Manga and Anime News

Tokyopop announces 15 new licenses for spring 2026

Tokyopop has announced 15 new licenses for spring 2026, including a Far Cry spin-off, adult romances, and more.

ONE PIECE’s Tony Tony Chopper is now a Doctors Without Borders mascot

The collaboration includes new artwork by series creator Eiichiro Oda, a comic strip, an Instagram page, and more.

New manga publisher Mahjong Pros launches with four spring titles

Mahjong Pros has extended its business with a manga publishing arm, launching with four spring titles that all feature the game.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HERO’S BEREAVED FAMILY chaos

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga GIGANTO MAXIA, UNDER MY SKIN and THE HERO'S BEREAVED FAMILY.

Yen Press announces 15 new licenses for September release

Yen Press has announced 13 manga and two light novels slated for publication in September, including Judge Omnibus Edition, Vol. 1

Tokyopop announces human-dragon romance BRIDE OF IGNAT

Tokyopop has announced a new BL series from its LoveLove imprint: Bride of Ignat by Mayori Mori, debuting in April.

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DSTLRY is back, announces publishing schedule

After a relatively brief pause, DSTLRY has announced an updated publishing schedule with four single issues and two collections

OpenAI shutting down Sora, Disney drops investment

The news comes less than four months after Disney announced a $1 billion licensing and investment deal with the owner of Sora.

Boom restructures under PRH, including layoffs

PRH has announced a major restructuring for Boom! Studios within the Random House worlds imprint group

Silver Sprocket’s San Francisco store closing today

Silver Sprocket's much loved San Francisco store is closing today after mounting debts and rising rents

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 3/20/26: James Jean Masters of the Universe Figures and the rest of the universe

From the sublime - James Jean - to the ridiculous - Metaverse fail - in this weeks look at the forces shaping our world

GlobalComix announces $13M in new funding, new CEO, acquires INKR

As the digital comics space race heats up, GlobalComix has a new CEO, a new $13 million funding round, and a new acquisition, INKR

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Rumor! The next LEGO x STAR TREK set will be the original Enterprise bridge

ANOTHER ENTERPRISE? Rumor has it that the next LEGO x Star Trek set will be a diorama of the NCC-1701 Enterprise's bridge from The Original Series.

BOWSER’S CAULDRON sets Guinness World Record for smallest popcorn container

Nintendo and Universal turn a collectible into a record breaker.

MONSTRESS animated series in the works at Amazon MGM

One Piece's Steven Maeda and Tiffany Greshler will serve as showrunners on the adaptation of Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda's award-winning fantasy series.

Is Stephen Colbert writing a Tom Bombadil movie?

Tolkien super-fan Stephen Colbert is writing a Lord of the Rings movie based on the first six chapters of the book....and you know what that means!

Dreams In Analog: HIRAM DOBBS on how VHS HAVEN Brings The Videotape Back To Life

Hiram Dobbs reclaims the VHS as a format for films old and new 

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS takes over McDonald’s

KPop Demon Hunters meals, photocards, and a McFlurry will take over McDonald's starting March 31 in collaboration with Netflix.

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?