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Boom Studios

Business Round-up: Layoffs at Boom; Turmoil at Zenescope and much more

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Boom Studios underwent a new round of layoffs and publishers continue to speak out about new Diamond's silence about payments
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The comics industry showed out at ‘No Kings’ protests

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Across the United States, the comic book community showed up en force to protest 'No Kings.'
Manga

Guide: Where to read manga online LEGALLY?

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Want to know where to read manga online LEGALLY? Then look no more! Here's the ultimate guide with 60+ options to help you find a convenient manga reading site you can actually use.
Reviews

Review: Can STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3 top the show’s stellar second season?

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Here's your spoiler-free review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, arriving for streaming on Paramount+ on July 17, 2025.

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New SAG-AFTRA union deal starts to set AI restrictions.

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Boom Studios

Business Round-up: Layoffs at Boom; Turmoil at Zenescope and much more

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Ignition Press goes with PRH, announces The Voyeur and The Cullenoscopy

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Crowdfunding

ILYA Kickstarter ROMO THE WOLFBOY enters final days

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The comics industry showed out at ‘No Kings’ protests

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Kibbles 'n' Bits

Kibbles ‘n’ BIts 8/25/16: we don’t need no stinkin’ stadium

§ The San Diego Union Tribune runs a pair of op-eds on the hot topic for fall: voting to build a new downtown stadium...
Graphic Novels

SPX debuts, including Last Look, a masterpiece by Charles Burns

Oh and speaking of fall debuts, here's SOME of the graphic novels deuting at SPX to be held Sept.  17 and 18, 2016 at the...
Drawn & Quarterly

Guy DeLisle’s “Hostage” coming from D&Q next year

      Canadian graphic novel artist Guy Delisle is slowly unveiling details about his upcoming book “Hostage”. The book will relate the real life experience of...
Graphic Novels

This list of Fall’s “Overwhelming Amount of Awesome New Comics” doesn’t include lots of awesome comics

As long as we're talking "comics media," over at io9 there's a Guide to the Overwhelming Amount of Awesome New Comics Coming This Fall...
Comics Media

CBR.com has new design, rebrand, no blogs

Oh speaking of comics media consolidation, which we do weekly here at Stately Beat Manor, comicbookresources.com, the longest running and biggest site about comics,...
Video Games

Pokémon Go update allows trainers to throw shade at your critters, comment on size of your hoo-haw

As might be expected of an app that has no overt means to help users get laid or harass people in short 140-character bursts,...
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Manga and Anime News

Guide: Where to read manga online LEGALLY?

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Want to know where to read manga online LEGALLY? Then look no more! Here's the ultimate guide with 60+ options to help you find a convenient manga reading site you can actually use.

animate opens first-ever store in France with Paris POP UP location this July

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animate opens its first-ever store in France with a Paris POP UP shop launching July 1, 2025, just steps from Opéra Station.

ROMEO’S BLUE SKIES Blu-Ray is coming July 29 from AnimEigo

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"Romeo's Blue Skies," the beloved 1995 anime based on "Die Schwarzen Brüder," is finally getting an English-subtitled Blu-ray release on July 29.

GlobalComix launches “Watch,” a new hub for comic and manga video content

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GlobalComix launches "Watch," a new video hub featuring top YouTube creators in comics, manga, and more. Now live and free to access!

Aniplex of America announces June launch for ALTERNA VVELT – BLUE EXORCIST ANOTHER STORY –

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"Alterna Vvelt – Blue Exorcist Another Story –" launches globally on June 25 for iOS & Android with 400K+ pre-registrations.

Wonderful Wednesdays: EXOTIC ANIMAL DOCTOR, I HAVE A SECRET audiobook and more from Seven Seas

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This week's Wonderful Wednesdays focuses on manga and audiobook adaptations, bringing fans variety and new titles to discover!
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Business News

Business Round-up: Layoffs at Boom; Turmoil at Zenescope and much more

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Boom Studios underwent a new round of layoffs and publishers continue to speak out about new Diamond's silence about payments

Ignition Press goes with PRH, announces The Voyeur and The Cullenoscopy

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Ignition Press has announced a second title and a distribution deal with PRH - and a podcast called The Cullenoscopy

The Week in Diamond: non-payments, non-shipping and $10 million lost value

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As Diamond's value shrinks, concerns over product and payments grow, and the Dynamite situation remains unclear

Sparkle Pop files complaint against Alliance Entertainment for stealing trade secrets

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Diamond Comic's new buyer is suing Diamond Comic's spurned buyer over hiring employees to reveal valuable trade secrets.

Status report: Why is Alliance hiring Diamond Comics employees and more

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A status report on Universal, Ad Populum, Alliance Entertainment, SLG, ComicSuite, and many more in the wake of the Diamond Bankruptcy

New player on the scene: Philbo Distribution

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A new distributor for indie comics, Philbo Distribution has signed up Zenescope, Antarctic, and more, with plans to launch in July.
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Classic Comic Compendium: SUPERMAN ANNUAL #11, the famed ‘For the Man Who Has Everything’

Classic Comic Compendium celebrates its 150th edition with a look at Superman Annual #11, better-known as For the Man Who Have Everything.
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Graphic Novel Review: DAYSTAR closes a cruel loop

Daystar Writers: Aaron Losty and Matt Emmons Artist: Matt Emmons Letterer: Becca Carey Publisher: Second At Best Press / $20 June 2025 A comet, perhaps a creature, some kind of...
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Review: Can STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3 top the show’s stellar second season?

Here's your spoiler-free review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, arriving for streaming on Paramount+ on July 17, 2025.
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Graphic Novel Review: AMUSEMENT PARK adaptation is short on thrills

The Amusement Park, which is a 50-year-old cult classic film by George A. Romero, has a new comics adaptation.
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Graphic Novel Review: IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI is a walkthrough of LGBTQ+, American history

George Takei offers a profoundly personal and unflinching view of his life, weaving historical context to provide a portrait of America.
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Horror Beat: PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS is bloody awesome

Let's go hunting!
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Graphic Novel Review: LOVE, MISHA is the story of a nonbinary child and their distant mother

Askel Aden's new book, Love, Misha, adds another option for young readers to interact with varied experiences.
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Review: Paying for It is a surprisingly charming movie

Sook-Yin Lee's film version of Chester Brown's graphic novel about paying for sex is a surprisingly touching character study
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The Marvel Rundown: MARVEL UNITED: A PRIDE SPECIAL stands against hate while DEATH OF THE SILVER SURFER #1 waxes poetic

Check out reviews of Marvel United: A Pride Special, Death of the Silver Surfer, plus a rapid rundown of the latest releases from Marvel.
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Entertainment

HELL, YEAH! McFarlane Toys unveils Kite-Man action figure!

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Pre-orders already sold out!

New SAG-AFTRA union deal starts to set AI restrictions.

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The SAG-AFTRA Video Game Agreement could give actors, voiceover artists, and other media professionals new leverage for consent regarding AI use and introduce minimum rates for future digital replicas.

Review: Can STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3 top the show’s stellar second season?

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Here's your spoiler-free review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, arriving for streaming on Paramount+ on July 17, 2025.

ROMEO’S BLUE SKIES Blu-Ray is coming July 29 from AnimEigo

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"Romeo's Blue Skies," the beloved 1995 anime based on "Die Schwarzen Brüder," is finally getting an English-subtitled Blu-ray release on July 29.

Horror Beat: Another hard-to-watch horror movie is on the horizon with The Onetti Brothers’ 1978

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Dictatorships barely need any help becoming their own horror movies.

GlobalComix launches “Watch,” a new hub for comic and manga video content

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GlobalComix launches "Watch," a new video hub featuring top YouTube creators in comics, manga, and more. Now live and free to access!

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: YEETS lost like tears in the rain as Gunther beats Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight title

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YEET no more, for now.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Kane and The Legend of May 19th

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One of the more puzzling angles of the Ruthless Aggression Era probably doesn't even rank on Kane's Top 10 Worst Storylines

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Dark Side of the Ring’s THE SHEIK episode is an ode to kayfabe, features a spotlight on the late SABU

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Hardcore runs in the family.

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
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