https://twitter.com/rinrin_118421/status/961803177799462913 § The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang are juts getting under way and the greatest moment for some already took place. During the short...

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In the “stranger things have happened” file: Michael Bay might direct LOBO

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Dinesh Shamdasani to deliver keynote speech at ComicsPRO meeting

ComicsPRO's annual retailer/publisher summit will be held in Portland, Oregon on February 22-24, 2018. It's an intensive gathering where announcements are made and issues are...

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EXCLUSIVE: Long Beach Comics Expo announces programming

Long Beach Comics Expo takes place NEXT weekend February 17-18 and The Beat herself will be a guest! We'll also be taking part in...

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Joaquin Phoenix is likely going to be the new Joker

He was almost Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice He was almost Doctor Strange, to the point where there were rumors he...

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The cast and creative nucleus of Marvel Studios gather for a 10 year anniversary photo

It's crazy to think how quickly time has past. In 2008, Iron Man hit theaters - George W. Bush was in the very last...

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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: DRIFTING DRAGONS is meaty

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers DRIFTING DRAGONS, THE INCONVENIENT LIFE OF AN AROUSING PRIESTESS, and SHE AND HER CAT.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: AKARI is luminous

Adam Wescott - 09/07/2026 11:00 am 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series A LONG & SHORT LOVE STORY, PSYCHEDELIA, and AKARI.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: BATMAN dons a DEATH MASK

Adam Wescott - 08/31/2026 11:00 am 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the series UNINTENTIONAL LOVE STORY, CROW TIME and BATMAN: DEATH MASK.

INTERVIEW: Akiko Higashimura, author of PRINCESS JELLYFISH and many more

Masha Zhdanova - 08/28/2026 2:00 pm 0

Acclaimed manga artist and writer Akiko Higashimura, talks about her work, her process, and her advice for newer creators.

KPEX showcaing Korean content is coming to NYC in 2027

Heidi MacDonald - 08/28/2026 9:30 am 0

Korean pop culture is getting its own comic con style event in New York next May: KPEX the Korean Pop Culture Expo

Manga Mirai to shut down, merge with MangaPlaza

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 08/26/2026 11:15 am 0

NTT's manga reading service Manga Mirai will shut down in December, with user information getting transferred to sister site MangaPlaza.

Business News

Sales Charts: Absolute Batman #1 in August but Marvel makes a move

Heidi MacDonald - 09/18/2026 11:10 am 0

Absolute Batman continues its reign in sales charts provided by Prana DMS, but Marvel seems to be making a move

Marvel’s 300K success story and Taschen compact editions

Heidi MacDonald - 09/16/2026 9:30 am 1

Marvel has some good stuff going on, including three bestselling comics and an affordable line of reprints from Taschen

Pop King offers to buy Diamond consignment inventory

Heidi MacDonald - 09/03/2026 9:30 am 0

While the Diamond consignment inventory ownership continues to be contested, a new player has entered the chat, Pop King

Diamond Bankruptcy: Sparkle Pop Strikes Back

Heidi MacDonald - 09/02/2026 9:30 am 2

Sparkle Pop has filed a long objection to the settlement agreement between the Diamond estate and the Consignment Group

Marvel is improving retailer relations and compact offerings

Heidi MacDonald - 08/31/2026 9:30 am 4

Marvel's release plans for the Midnight line, and introduction of a more affordable compact line are getting retailers excited

Manga Mirai to shut down, merge with MangaPlaza

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 08/26/2026 11:15 am 0

NTT's manga reading service Manga Mirai will shut down in December, with user information getting transferred to sister site MangaPlaza.

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DC Round-Up: The BAD SEEDS event spreads across the Bat-titles

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