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The Beat’s Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Are you just now realizing that the holidays are upon us? The Beat's Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide is here to save the day!

Exclusive Preview: Merry Antichristmas from Gudsnuk’s TOUCHED BY A DEMON

Get a sneak peek at Kristen Gudsnuk's Touched by a Demon, in which the main character attends an Anti-Christmas party. Happy Holidays!

The Beat’s Best Movies of 2025

The Beat staff and contributors nominate their picks for the Best Movies of 2025, from animated hits to horror to documentaries.

NYC Council approves JACK KIRBY WAY street

After much effort, the legendary comic creator gets a true NYC honor!

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Latest Comics News

FCBD 2017: Hi De Ho Comic Con comes to Santa Monica

The Los Angeles area has become a mini Free Comic Book Day mecca. What started with readers only visiting their local shops has now...

McCallum, Chase and Doyle upped at DC; Young Reader line on the way

DC just announced a promotion and a new three pronged editorial team, led by Pat McCallum, Mark Doyle and Bobbie Chase, and the announcements hints...

FCBD 2017: Read It Or Leave It?: Gold Titles

Free Comic Book Day 2017 Gold Sponsor Comics (W) Adam Hughes (A/CA) Adam Hughes It's Betty vs. Veronica! Betty and Veronica are America's sweethearts... until they turn...

April Sales: Secret Empire #0 Lifts Marvel; GNs fall

Say what you will about the storyline, Secret Empire #0 was the #1 comic for April according to the statistics just released by Diamond....

A Year of Free Comics: Sacha Mardou’s “Archtypes” comics in The Common Reader

by Stephen Harrick Sacha Mardou (Sky in Stereo) has published several comics in The Common Reader, Washington University's online journal "engaging the essential debates and...

Know How: How To Introduce A Character

By David Seidman Hi. This is the first in a series of articles with practical advice on how to do things in comics. What gives me...

Manga and Anime News

Crunchyroll Winter 2026 anime line up is here!

Crunchyroll has revealed its winter 2026 anime lineup, including Oshi no Ko, Trigun Starblaze, Frieren, and more. Here's the full slate.

Top 10 most downloaded titles in BOOK☆WALKER of 2025

BOOK☆WALKER Global’s 2025 eBook Ranking reveals the top 10 most-downloaded light novels and manga worldwide, including The Eminence in Shadow and The Apothecary Diaries.

The Beat’s Best Anime of 2025

The Beat staff presents its picks for the Best Anime of 2025, including new and ongoing series, as well as feature-length films.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HAUNTRESS will haunt your dreams

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga and webtoon series DISSOLVING CLASSROOM, EARTHSHINE and HAUNTRESS.

Yen Press announces 2 audiobook adaptations & 9 new licenses

Yen Press has announced two audiobook adaptations, eight new manga licenses, and a Konosuba TRPG companion rule book for summer 2026.

GlobalComix announces limited “keep it forever” holiday bundle

New annual GlobalComix Gold subscribers will keep ten high-profile comics from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Kodansha—permanently.

Business News

U.S. Congressman calling for a federal investigation into the sale of Beckett

“In less than five years, Collectors has systematically eliminated its competitors through serial acquisitions,” read the letter published by Congressman Ryan

Sony acquires majority control of PEANUTS rights

The Schulz family will retain 20 percent of the rights, while WildBrain will continue to produce new Peanuts media for Apple TV.

Collectors Universe acquires grading company Beckett

"The iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors.

What Diamond’s Chapter 7 filing might mean, and digging into those billable hours

What does Diamond's Chapter 7 filing mean for publishers? And what does a bankruptcy administrator do all day?

Diamond files to convert their bankruptcy to Chapter 7

Diamond has filed a motion to convert its bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 after Chase Bank refused to continue to lend them money.

Robert Kirkman announced as keynote speaker for ComicsPRO 2026

Always a strong supporter of the direct market, Skybound's Robert Kirkman will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ComicsPRO Industry Conference

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Entertainment

First AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY teaser arrives online

The brief teaser, which reveals a character not seen since Endgame, was released in theaters with Avatar: Fire and Ash last week.

THE BEAUTY teaser trailer drops

The sci-fi body horror series, based on the comic by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, premieres on FX and Hulu on January 21.

The Beat’s Best Movies of 2025

The Beat staff and contributors nominate their picks for the Best Movies of 2025, from animated hits to horror to documentaries.

Indie Game Awards rescind Vanguard honor for ties to military contractor

The Indie Game Awards rescinded a Vanguard honor based on the title being solely available through Palmer Luckey's ModRetro.

Indie Game Awards rescind CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33’s wins for gen AI use

The Indie Game Awards rescinded Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Game of the Year and Debut Game honors for releasing with gen AI assets.

MAN OF TOMORROW: James Gunn’s SUPERMAN sequel finds its Brainiac

German actor Lars Eidinger will play the role of Brainiac in filmmaker James Gunn's upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

The future remains bright for Statlander.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Remembering the Reigns of Terror, Pt. 2 – Jeff Jarrett

Lo, I looked to the horizon and saw him brandishing the NWA Championship and behind him, four horsemen who brought the apocalypse: "My World," ref bump, low blow, and guitar shot

NYCC ’25: DC x AEW crossover debuting at event

The two-part series, helmed by Steve Orlando and Travis Mercer, will debut with a special preview issue at this month's convention.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Rhea Ripley becomes the latest victim of TERRIFIER’s Art the Clown in Ice Nine Kills concert

Should Art the Clown be Cody Rhode’s next title defense match?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: So, WRESTLEMANIA is coming to Saudi Arabia

It would mark the company's first ever overseas Wrestlemania.