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Exclusive: A painter taps into black history in Ancestral Recall

Ahoy Comics is blending history and science fiction with Ancestral Recall

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.

Interview: BENJAMIN writer Ben H. Winters on science fiction’s ‘timelessness’

The Beat had the opportunity to interview Ben H. Winters about his first creator-owned work, Benjamin, and its inspiration.

The Beat Digest 05/20/25: Priest rebooting Red Sonja

On today's Digest, Christopher Priest will pen Sonja Reborn, Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider gets renumbered, Iyanu gets renewed, and much more.

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SDCC ’16: Teen Titans Go! – It gets weirder

Teen Titans Go! has been entertaining fans for three seasons. It continues to make audiences laugh by taking the beloved characters from the original Teen Titans series, which at times took on a serious tone, and putting them in ridiculous storylines. During interviews at SDCC this year, the cast members and producers chatted about the absurdity and humor of the show, and why audiences need it now more than ever.

Disney is rebooting The Rocketeer as a black female character

No scrap of IP goes wasted at Disney and they've dusted off The Rocketeer, Dave Stevens' classic pulp-inspired character, with a projected reboot ...

INTERVIEW: Hope Larson and Rafael Albuquerque Discuss Batgirl’s Controversial Past and her Future in Asia

Alex Lu sits down with the BATGIRL team to discuss Barbara's journey abroad!

SDCC’16: Slayer came to Comic-Con and left us feeling Repentless

Ten years ago it wouldn’t have even been conceivable to bring names like Metallica, GWAR, or Tom Morello to San Diego Comic-Con. As the...

CXC announces programming with Trudeau, Telegemeier, Smith and more

Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) has announced the programming for its second edition, to be held October 13-16. Expanding from its inaugural 2-day outing, the...

Jack Davis: A Selection of His Work

I was hooked on MAD Magazine in the Third Grade, when a classmate brought in a copy of the June 1979 issue for Show...

Manga and Anime News

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.

Manga Review: PALACE OF THE OMEGA Volume Two sweetly satisfies

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

SQUAD GOALS sticks the landing on WEBTOON

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

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

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

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.

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

Breaking: “Massive” layoffs at Diamond Comics today

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

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

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

Aftershock Comics emerges from bankruptcy

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

Local Comic Shop Day is set for a full revamp from organizer ComicsPRO with a focus on comic shops as community hubs. 

Reviews

Entertainment

THE LAST OF US S2x06 Recap: Happy Birthday, Kiddo

Is it a dinosaur?

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

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

Remember the days of haunted VHS tapes?

Movie Review: WARFARE goes for objectivity, ends up objectively bland

Nothing you haven’t seen before here.

Wrestling News and History

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

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?