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Wednesday Comics Reviews: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CRIMSON JUSTICE? #1 is an Alan Moore riff, and more

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Whatever Happened to Crimson Justice? #1 headlines The Beat's weekly look at notable single issues outside of the Big 2.
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Exclusive Preview: Papercutz to release THE WITCHES OF PEPPERWOOD BAY

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Papercutz will begin releasing Lisa Manuzak Wiley's fantasy webcomic, which follows three young witch sisters, in print on October 21, 2025.
DC Round-Up

DC Round-Up: SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #1 tries to do A LOT

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Superman Unlimited #1 arrives at a time when Superman is everywhere, and it packs a whole lot of ideas into one issue.
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Marvel rolls out Retrovision covers in July

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Feel the Marvel magic of yesteryear with 22 new covers by all-star artists in remarkable RETROVISION!
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Exclusive clip from upcoming ODDLY COMPELLING: THE DENIS KITCHEN STORY

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Check out an exclusive clip from the upcoming documentary Oddly Compelling

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DC Round-Up: SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #1 tries to do A LOT

Superman Unlimited #1 arrives at a time when Superman is everywhere, and it packs a whole lot of ideas into one issue.
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Publishers

Bad Idea announce 2 new titles for next August!

Cul De Sac with Mike Carey and Jonathan Wayshak and The Hero Trade: Project Chimera #1 with Matt Kindt and David Lapham.
IDW

Exclusive: MONSTER HIGH: HOUSE HAUNTERS miniseries introduces new character to the franchise

A spooktacular, pun-filled biweekly series available this September
Classic Comic Compendium

Classic Comic Compendium: ULTIMATE END was a swan song for the original Ultimate Universe

Although it was part of the larger Secret Wars event, Ultimate End was a satisfying wrap on the first Ultimate Universe.
Business News

Diamond Select Toys shut down and more on Diamond layoffs

According to reports, Diamond Select Toys has been shut down, as more layoffs are confirmed at various Diamond Comics divisions
Pro Wrestling

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE’s Post-WrestleMania picture takes shape with a decent but uneven Backlash PLE

A couple of gems alongside the slightly underwhelming revival of a classic rivalry
Movies

Japan Society to host RINGU screening with author Koji Suzuki in attendance

Remember the days of haunted VHS tapes?
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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Rock and roll eggplants in Natsuki Kizu’s given

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series GIVEN, THERMAE ROMAE REDUX and AVANT-GARDE YUMEKO.

Manga Review: PALACE OF THE OMEGA Volume Two sweetly satisfies

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Palace of the Omega Volume Two Story and Art: Fumi...

SQUAD GOALS sticks the landing on WEBTOON

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Shero Comics’ "Squad Goals" on WEBTOON is a sharp, funny cheer comic set in juvie, where ankle monitors and attitude come standard.

Pluto TV launches free HUNTER X HUNTER marathon as part of massive Ani-May celebration

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Pluto TV is streaming a free all-week "Hunter x Hunter" marathon through May 18 as part of its Ani-May programming event.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Bird is the word in Laica Chrose’s WINGED

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series CATCH THESE HANDS! and DORORO, as well as the webcomic WINGED.

Manga Review: YOU TALK TOO MUCH, SO JUST SHUT IT ALREADY! is a comedy of miscommunication with heart

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In this review of "You Talk Too Much, So Just Shut It Already!," we explore a sweet, silly manga full of heart, humor, and hilariously failed sign language.
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Business News

Diamond Select Toys shut down and more on Diamond layoffs

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According to reports, Diamond Select Toys has been shut down, as more layoffs are confirmed at various Diamond Comics divisions

Breaking: “Massive” layoffs at Diamond Comics today

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Following the sale of Diamond's assets to two separate companies, we're hearing there have been massive layoffs this Friday, with one well known exec confirmed

It’s official: Diamond Comics acquired by Universal Distribution and Ad Populum

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The sale to Universal and Ad Populum has closed and a new chapter begins for Diamond Comics.

Business Wrap-up: Rebellion goes with Lunar, Dynamite explores, comings and goings

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The week in distribution news and hires, including Rebellion, Dynamite, Mad Cave and Ignition Press

Aftershock Comics emerges from bankruptcy

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Aftershock Comics has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with plans to pay creditors and launch new projects

Local Comic Shop Day® set for September 27 with a full revamp

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Local Comic Shop Day is set for a full revamp from organizer ComicsPRO with a focus on comic shops as community hubs. 
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DC Round-Up: SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #1 tries to do A LOT

Superman Unlimited #1 arrives at a time when Superman is everywhere, and it packs a whole lot of ideas into one issue.
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CRIMSON JUSTICE? #1 is an Alan Moore riff, and more

Whatever Happened to Crimson Justice? #1 headlines The Beat's weekly look at notable single issues outside of the Big 2.
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DOCTOR WHO continues to get meta with “The Story and the Engine”

The Doctor and Belinda confront the source of the stories as The Doctor seeks revenge on those who have made him feel powerless.
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Top Comics to Buy for May 21, 2025: From Alcatraz to Bigfoot to Superman

This week's Top Comics to Buy for May 21 features superheroes along with some of the best new indie books of the year so far.
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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Rock and roll eggplants in Natsuki Kizu’s given

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series GIVEN, THERMAE ROMAE REDUX and AVANT-GARDE YUMEKO.
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Horror Beat: FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES is a gnarly comeback

Death is coming...
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Manga Review: PALACE OF THE OMEGA Volume Two sweetly satisfies

Palace of the Omega Volume Two Story and Art: Fumi Tsuyuhisa Publisher: Viz Media Imprint: SuBLime (Print & Digital) Translation: Adrienne Beck Retouching and Lettering: Gwen Butler Publication Date: May...
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Classic Comic Compendium: ULTIMATE END was a swan song for the original Ultimate Universe

Although it was part of the larger Secret Wars event, Ultimate End was a satisfying wrap on the first Ultimate Universe.
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Graphic Novel Review: CHECKED OUT is a new take on the classic making it NYC story

Katie Fricas new graphic novel Checked Out is a less predictable type of 'Making It NYC' story, and it may remind you of other great comics.
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Entertainment

Interview: AVATAR: BRAVING THE ELEMENTS podcast hosts tease more super fan celebrity guests

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Janet Varney and Dante Basco discuss their deep dive rewatch of The Legend of Korra

GLITCH PRODUCTIONS secures another Indie win with Amazon Licensing Deal

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An absolute win for indie animation.

THE LAST OF US S2x06 Recap: Happy Birthday, Kiddo

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Is it a dinosaur?

DOCTOR WHO continues to get meta with “The Story and the Engine”

The Doctor and Belinda confront the source of the stories as The Doctor seeks revenge on those who have made him feel powerless.

Horror Beat: FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES is a gnarly comeback

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Death is coming...

Diamond Select Toys shut down and more on Diamond layoffs

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According to reports, Diamond Select Toys has been shut down, as more layoffs are confirmed at various Diamond Comics divisions

Japan Society to host RINGU screening with author Koji Suzuki in attendance

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Remember the days of haunted VHS tapes?

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE’s Post-WrestleMania picture takes shape with a decent but uneven Backlash PLE

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A couple of gems alongside the slightly underwhelming revival of a classic rivalry

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Fantasy Booking The Final Boss Saga

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How does this all end?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Sunday a livelier affair as John Cena makes history

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Historic main event tops a much improved second night card

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Saturday delivered a mixed baguette with a couple of gems

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The main event was certainly one for the ages.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: We predict Wrestlemania 41

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We're thinking Cena takes the belt from the American Nightmare. You?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE, John Cena Team Up With Drumstick For Summer-Long Promotion

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I thought it was CM Punk who famously demanded more WWE ice cream?
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