As a “shockingly-scary” first, author R.L. Stine is attending this year’s San Diego Comic-Con; The same R.L. Stine who has consistently scared children for...

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Amazing Women in Comics: Femme Magnifique

By Rachel Maurer Femme Magnifique is more than just a title; the phrase itself inspired and eventually blossomed into a 50-story anthology, lovingly put together...

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SDCC’17: MARVEL VS. CAPCOM: INFINITE panel talks about blending two worlds the MarvCom way.

After Thursday's round table of Marvel projects from around gaming; it was Capcom's turn in the spotlight as their Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite panel...

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All The Beat’s Friday Comic-Con News in One Place

Been at the show? Or... <shudder> at work all day? No worries, we have the links to all the Friday Comic-Con news stories right...

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SDCC ’17: 2017 Eisner Awards live-blog

The Beat is live at the 2017 Eisner Awards, it's another incredible group of nominees! Let's get straight to the winners! Todd Klein just came...

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SDCC ’17: Vertigo teases the return of The Sandman

Revealed at the very end of today's Vertigo creator spotlight, a panel featuring creators like John Ridley (The American Way), Paul Dini (Dark Night:...

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BluPetal announces LET ME FIX YOU Kickstarter project for English release

Merve Giray - 03/12/2026 2:30 pm 0

BluPetal has announced a Kickstarter project for its first English-language manga, Sakura Kurihara's Let Me Fix You.

Exciting! Junji Ito and Poppy team up for IN OLD RECORDS audio adaptation

Samantha Puc - 03/12/2026 12:00 pm 0

Junji Ito's classic short story "In Old Records" has been adapted for a vinyl-only audio drama by Ryan Cady. It's now on Kickstarter.

CHAINSAW MAN manga ending this month

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 03/12/2026 9:00 am 0

The Harvey Award-winning manga series by Tatsuki Fujimoto will conclude with its 232rd chapter on Wednesday, March 25.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: LILIES BLOOMING IN 100 sketches

Adam Wescott - 03/09/2026 2:30 pm 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series LILIES BLOOMING IN 100 DAYS, S.A, and HEN KAI PAN.

Fans remain skeptical of Seven Seas’ potential AI translation usage

Kalai Chik - 03/09/2026 10:15 am 0

In response to the public outcries against the use...

Manga Review: SCENES FROM AWAJIMA is a scenic portrait of ambitious young women

Merve Giray - 03/05/2026 11:30 am 0

Takako Shimura's drama manga set in an all-girls revue school Scenes from Awajima is available to read from Yen Press! Here's our spoiler-free review.

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The week in Diamond: Consignment Group asks for reimbursement; Fisher appeals

Heidi MacDonald - 03/13/2026 9:30 am 1

A couple more filings of note this week in the Diamond bankruptcy - plus an appeal that may keep things on hold for a long time.

Fans remain skeptical of Seven Seas’ potential AI translation usage

Kalai Chik - 03/09/2026 10:15 am 0

In response to the public outcries against the use...

Diamond Bankrutpcy Update: Publishers argue they should get their inventory back due to Chapter 7

Heidi MacDonald - 03/09/2026 9:30 am 2

What has been happening in the last two months in the Diamond Chapter 7 bankruptcy and the fate of publishers' consigned inventory? A lot.

The future of Dark Horse: “creating the very best products and experiences for fans worldwide.”

Heidi MacDonald - 03/06/2026 9:30 am 3

With Mike Richardson gone, what will happen next at Dark Horse? We don't know much yet but here it is.

Founder Mike Richardson out at Dark Horse after 40 years

Heidi MacDonald - 03/04/2026 1:49 pm 10

After 40 years, Dark Horse founder and CEO Mike Richardson has exited the company, reportedly in a move to "modernize and strengthen" the company

ComicsPRO ’26: The comics industry has done it!

Heidi MacDonald - 03/03/2026 9:30 am 3

Some observations on this year's ComicsPRO meeting, where everyone got together to talk about how well things are going

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Graphic Novel Review: ANIMAN is a funny, offbeat gem

Anouk Ricard's celebrated graphic novel, Animan, is a clever sort of anti-superhero parody that is always working toward the next joke.

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Horror Beat: FACES OF DEATH still shocks in the age of social media

“If I can get closer to God by eating brains…why not?”

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Graphic Novel Review: ALL THE LIVING makes life and death more oppressive

Roman Muradov's new graphic novel, ALL THE LIVING, is a well-made and bleak story about the meaning of existance.

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: USAGI YOJIMBO – KAITO ’84 is fun repurposing of classic characters, and more

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DC Round-Up: ABSOLUTE BATMAN #18 delivers an eldritch horror Poison Ivy in full bloom

This this week we cover Absolute Batman #18, highlighting brutal action, emotional storytelling, and why these titles are making an impact.

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Ensign’s Log: Keep on Klingon-ing on with STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS #17

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Top Comics to Buy for March 11, 2026: ABSOLUTE BATMAN #18 leads the way

Top Comics to Buy for March 11 features Absolute Batman #18, Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1, Tigress Island #1, and more!

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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: LILIES BLOOMING IN 100 sketches

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Horror Beat: RESIDENT EVIL: REQUIEM encapsulates all that’s to love in the series

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PlutoTV wants to pay you to binge THE X-FILES in the desert

03/13/2026 1:45 pm 0

Want to sit in the desert to watch the complete run of X-files? Pluto has got a contest for you.

The SCREAM 7 director says he’s not returning for the inevitable SCREAM 8, and this may be why

03/13/2026 12:35 pm 0

A critically panned, box office smash leads to discontent.

Tegan Quin joins Marvel’s Voices Pride special RAID OF ULTRON

03/13/2026 12:15 pm 0

The Tegan and Sara member will write a Wiccan and Speed story for the Pride Month special dropping on May 27.

X-MEN ’97 season two lands prequel comic

Steve Foxe, Salva Espin, and Matt Milla's five-issue series will pick up directly from the first season in June.

Papercutz reveals SOLAR SISTERS graphic novel, game, EP and more

03/13/2026 9:45 am 0

As well as the comedic sci-fi graphic novel, the children's imprint announced the post-apocalyptic Basque adventure Archipelago.

Horror Beat: FACES OF DEATH still shocks in the age of social media

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“If I can get closer to God by eating brains…why not?”

LEGO reveals first official TINTIN set

03/12/2026 1:45 pm 0

The LEGO Ideas Tintin Moon Rocket set, based on Explorers on the Moon, is now available to pre-order ahead of its release on April 1.

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