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A overview of the current digital comics landscape

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

Is Stephen Colbert writing a Tom Bombadil movie?

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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!
Magnetic Press

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

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

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

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

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Interview: Near Mint Condition’s Omar Valdivieso keeps the dialogue alive between publishers and fans

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Is Stephen Colbert writing a Tom Bombadil movie?

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

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Shirtless Jeff Goldblum Funko Pop! Coming Soon

Oh! And other Jurassic Park Funko Pop! figures will be available. But let's face it, you're mostly interested in the shirtless Ian Malcolm from...
Free Comics

A Year of Free Comics: Passing by Carta Monir

There’s a reason why I chose Carta Monir as the cartoonist of 2017. She’s an incredibly talented artist and is capable of illustrating...
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You wanted it, you got it: Superman’s briefs return in ACTION COMICS #1000

Also, the rumors about Bendis are confirmed!
Marvel

Kelly Thompson signs exclusive deal with Marvel

Today, Marvel Comics announced that it had signed Kelly Thompson, the current writer of the ongoing Hawkeye series, and last year's Star Wars: Captain Phasma limited series,...
DC

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Comics legend Marv Wolfman returns to TEEN TITANS #16

In 1980, Marv Wolfman and George Perez began an epic run on The New Teen Titans, establishing the team as we (mostly) know them today....
Announcements

Statix Week Exclusive Preview: Season of the Snake series announcement

We wrap up Statix Week at The Beat with a series announcement for Serge Lehman's Season of the Snake and five-page preview.
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Manga and Anime News

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Manga Mavericks announces print and digital spring releases

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Manga Mavericks has announced new titles hitting shelves between March and June 2026, as well as publication updates for two digital series.
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Business News

DSTLRY is back, announces publishing schedule

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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

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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

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

Silver Sprocket’s San Francisco store closing today

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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

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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

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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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Trade Rating: BATMAN – DARK PATTERNS will reignite your love of the Dark Knight

Batman - Dark Patterns is getting a new collected trade paperback, and it's so good it might just cure your Batman fatigue.
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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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DC Round-Up: Waid & Jiménez anchor an entertaining SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1

Plus, a bonus review as Ryan North and Gavin Guidry begin their run as creative team on THE FLASH!
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: A henchmen, honor, and a megaghost

This week's column looks at Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1, MegaGhost #1, Prog 2475, and more Wednesday comics releases!
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Top Comics to Buy for March 25, 2026: Which new superhero run is off to a fast start?

The Top Comics to Buy for March 25 features a great new beginning for a superhero run, a colorfully-spooky continuing series, and more!
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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.
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Classic Comic Compendium: Bors’ and Harper’s take on THE TOXIC AVENGER is a perfect fit

A recent take on Toxic Avenger features an offbeat humor and scathing social commentary that fits the character perfectly.
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Movie Review: PROJECT HAIL MARY is a fantastic and hopeful sci-fi crowd pleaser

Project Hail Mary blends big sci-fi ideas, humor, and heart, with Ryan Gosling leading a crowd-pleasing space adventure.
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Self-Published Saturday: Wesley Griffith’s THE JUMP is a stellar NSFW crime comic

The Jump by Wesley Griffith is a grimy crime story, and we're featuring as the first in a new regular series about self-published comics.
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Entertainment

Is Stephen Colbert writing a Tom Bombadil movie?

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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

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

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS takes over McDonald’s

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

THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL to premiere May 12

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The special, starring Jon Bernthal, will be released on Disney+ a week after the second season finale of Daredevil: Born Again.

Valerie Perrine, SUPERMAN ’78’s Miss Teschmacher, dead at 82

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The actress, who originated the role of Lex Luthor's associate, died following a 15-year battle with tremors and Parkinson's disease.

STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY to end with season two

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The new Star Trek show, which concluded its first season earlier this month, was reportedly canceled over low viewership numbers.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Why the F*CK ICE chants in the Brody King vs MJF match were an important moment in wrestling

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Brody has become wrestling’s voice of resistance.

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?
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