Back in 1985, when graphic novels having their first flirtation with bookstores, Trina Robbins produced an adaptation of Tanith Lee's novel, The Silver Metal Lover. ...

Kibbles 'n' Bits

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 1/2/18: The return of the kibbles!

§ Nice Art: Sloane Leong's ongoing SF comic Prism Stalker is coming from Image in March, and if the insides look as good as...

Previews

Adam Pollina’s Back. Secret Weapons #0 Preview

Due on shelves Wednesday (1/3) is Secret Weapons #0. This would be a prequel to last year's Secret Weapons mini-series (which was a good read), telling the origin...

Indie Comics

Crowdfunding Watch: The New Year’s Day Edition

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, so I am here to ponder if that is true? Did you miss these missives? I...

The Beat’s Annual Creator Survey, 2018 Edition Part One: with previews of Wash Day, Supergirl and more

It's that time! We're kicking off 2018 with our annual survey of creators, journalist, retailers and other comics industry insiders for their look back...

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Manga and Anime News

New manga publisher Mahjong Pros launches with four spring titles

Samantha Puc - 03/24/2026 2:30 pm 0

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

Adam Wescott - 03/23/2026 2:30 pm 0

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

Samantha Puc - 03/20/2026 3:30 pm 0

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

Samantha Puc - 03/18/2026 1:45 pm 0

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

Samantha Puc - 03/17/2026 3:30 pm 0

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

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SAILOR MOON changed superheroes

Adam Wescott - 03/16/2026 2:30 pm 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers SAILOR MOON, SPEAK NO EVIL and MAISON AND THE MAN-EATING APARTMENT.

Business News

Boom restructures under PRH, including layoffs

Heidi MacDonald - 03/23/2026 5:21 pm 0

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

Silver Sprocket’s San Francisco store closing today

Heidi MacDonald - 03/23/2026 9:45 am 1

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

Heidi MacDonald - 03/20/2026 9:30 am 2

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

Adam Barnhardt - 03/19/2026 9:15 am 0

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

The Week in Diamond: Sparkle Pop speaks!

Heidi MacDonald - 03/19/2026 9:15 am 2

Believe it or not, there were some more developments in the Diamond Bankruptcy this week, including the alarming spectre of a "warehousemans lien."

Rick Veitch and Katie Skelly join Power Pulp small press distro

Heidi MacDonald - 03/18/2026 9:45 am 0

Power Pulp is yet another distribution solution for small publishers, and they've just added Rick Veitch and Katie Skelly

Reviews

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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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Graphic Novel Review: LAKE YELLOWWOOD SLAUGHTER is the comic adaptation of a slasher flick that never was

Lake Yellowwood Slaughter is a thoughtful and fun slasher comic with a clever framing concept that film buffs will enjoy.

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Graphic Novel Reviews: In HUMAN NATURE BOOK 1 Darren Aronofsky satirizes billionaires, despite having embraced AI

Aronofsky’s embrace of AI is ironic considering the supposed core target of Human Nature Book 1 and its satire: billionaires.

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Graphic Novel Review: SPACE RELIC HUNTERS is a stunning space opera deconstruction

Space Relic Hunters Writer: Sylvain Runberg Artist: Grun Translator: Dan Christensen Localization, Design, Editing: Mike Kennedy Letterer: Chris Northrop Publisher: Magnetic Press Publication Date: March 2026 Space Relic Hunters, which gets an...

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Graphic Novel Review: CRAZY FOR YOU, a tale of two separate stories

The new book Crazy For You is essentially two separate stories, both of which see Steve Laffler turning Paul Theroux's words into comics.

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Entertainment

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS takes over McDonald’s

03/24/2026 3:30 pm 0

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

03/24/2026 11:15 am 0

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

03/24/2026 10:15 am 0

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

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

STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY to end with season two

03/23/2026 1:52 pm 0

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

Mordecai and Rigby return for new adventures in REGULAR SHOW: THE LOST TAPES

03/23/2026 12:45 pm 0

The beloved animated series returns this May on Cartoon Network!

Image reveals M1: MONSTER RACING LEAGUE

03/23/2026 9:00 am 0

An animated version of the sci-fi racing series, created by Robert and Lily Windom with Jae Lee and June Chung, is already in the works.

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