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The Marvel Rundown: Segura and Noto bring political intrigue to a new STAR WARS #1

The Beat's Marvel team reviews this week's new books including Star Wars #1, Fantastic Four Fanfare #1, and Sam Wilson: Captain America #5!

DC Round-Up: ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #7 delivers a terrifying new version of Brainiac

Absolute Superman #7 is the lead review in this week's DC Round-Up column, which also checks in with Absolute Green Lantern and Poison Ivy.

Rucka and Scott reunite for CHEETAH AND CHESHIRE ROB THE JUSTICE LEAGUE

Bringing new meaning to the term "Cat Burglars."

Surprise! The NEW THUNDERBOLTS* comic is actually NEW AVENGERS

Marvel has revealed the truth about Sam Humphries and Ton Lima's relaunch ahead of the release of its first issue next month.

LATEST NEWS

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Image Month-to-Month Sales June 2016: Sleepers Awake

David Carter looks at the mad gains Image mysteriously acquired in June (take that, JK Simmons)!

SDCC’16: David Mack talks travels, Tyler Durden, and what Kabuki looks like 20 years later.

As a kid, reading comics in the 90's was mostly about appreciating pretty pictures drawn by the likes of guys like Jim Lee. As...

Aspen Comics reveals winners from their Santeria talent search

With Aspen Comics news of a shared universe among some of its flagship titles; the publisher today revealed David Wohl's Santeria: The Goddess Kiss...

In conversation: Greg Pak and Bryan Hill on Kingsway West and breaking in to comics

by Bryan Hill Greg Pak and I actually overlapped at NYU. I first knew him as a filmmaker, from his feature ROBOT STORIES, and then...

Babs Tarr Brings Violent Pop to Her DOOM PATROL #1 Variant

Nothing in the air but the sound of clacking keys and midi files buzzing through static-invaded speakers.

Manga and Anime News

Penguin Random House and Disney sign new licensing deal

Penguin Random House have expanded their deal to publish books, including manga, based on all Disney properties.

RED NIGHT and DING DONG CIRCUS hit shelves this April from Breakdown Press

Breakdown Press brings experimental manga to the forefront with "Red Night" by Kazuichi Hanawa and a long-awaited reprint of "Ding Dong Circus" by Sasaki Maki, both arriving April 28, 2025.

Kodansha light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK

Kodansha expands its digital library with 60 fan-favorite light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK, including titles like "BAKEMONOGATARI," "Am I Actually the Strongest?," and "My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1."

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Please like and subscribe

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers HAIKYUU!!, DRAGON BALL SUPER and WE'RE NOT CUT OUT TO BE LOVERS.

FATED NOT TO MEET is a spicy rivals-to-lovers BL

Fated NOT to Meet Story and Art: Ei Eijou Publisher: TOKYOPOP...

Pluto TV supercharges anime library with biggest content refresh ever

Pluto TV kicks off Ani-May 2025 with its biggest anime update yet—adding over 800 hours of free programming, 120+ movies, and 50+ new series.

Business News

Penguin Random House and Disney sign new licensing deal

Penguin Random House have expanded their deal to publish books, including manga, based on all Disney properties.

Kodansha light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK

Kodansha expands its digital library with 60 fan-favorite light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK, including titles like "BAKEMONOGATARI," "Am I Actually the Strongest?," and "My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1."

Fletch-a-Sketch Talent Representation launches with five artists

F.A.S.T. Rep is a new talent rep working with Bernard Chang, Riccardo Federici, Emanuela Lupacchino, Dustin Nguyen and Giulia Pellegrini for events

Court approves sale of Diamond assets to Universal/Ad Populum

The court has approved the sale of most of Diamond's assets to Universal Entertainment and Ad Populum

Diamond files motion to approve sale to Universal and Ad Populum

As many expected, Diamond Comics has filed a motion to approve sale of their assets to Universal Distribution and Sparkle Pop/Ad Populum

Alliance sues Diamond – again: “The truth finally emerged.”

Why did Alliance Entertainment cancel their bid to buy Diamond? The truth has been revealed in a new lawsuit

Reviews

FATED NOT TO MEET is a spicy rivals-to-lovers BL

Fated NOT to Meet Story and Art: Ei Eijou Publisher: TOKYOPOP (Digital & Paperback) Translation: Dylan Jekels Retouching and Lettering: Vibrant Publishing Studio Publication Date: April 22, 2025 Rating: Mature,...

DOCTOR WHO reaches the pit of despair in “THE WELL”

Director: Amanda Brotchie Writers: Russell T. Davies, Sharma Angel-Walfall Main Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Bethany Antonia, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Luke Rhodri Streaming Service: Disney+, iPlayer “Don't...

Entertainment

Kodansha light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK

Kodansha expands its digital library with 60 fan-favorite light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK, including titles like "BAKEMONOGATARI," "Am I Actually the Strongest?," and "My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1."

Horror Beat: THEY CALL HER DEATH Is A Blood-Caked Western/Horror Bonanza

A 16mm passion project that wrangles 70s Euro-Western and Splatter Film influences

THE LAST OF US S2x04 Recap: Meet the W.L.F

Read our recap and review of The Last of Us season 2, episode 4.

Review: THUNDERBOLTS* is a statue in a deserted warehouse

Phase Six is off to a washed out start with Thunderbolts*, a bland movie made for people who text in theaters

Roundtable: Why is A Goofy Movie a landmark film for generations?

A Goofy Movie is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the Beat staff looks at why is has become such a beloved classic for generations.

Wrestling News and History

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

Historic main event tops a much improved second night card

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

The main event was certainly one for the ages.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: We predict Wrestlemania 41

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

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