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E3 2017: The ESA’s first public E3 may have been its best.

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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: LILIES BLOOMING IN 100 sketches

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Fans remain skeptical of Seven Seas’ potential AI translation usage

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

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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.

Seven Seas Entertainment announces three audiobook adaptations

Merve Giray - 03/05/2026 9:00 am 0

Seven Seas Entertainment announces three audiobook adaptations of its Siren Imprint light novels. Here's a detailed look.

Eiichiro Oda sinks the answer to the ONE PIECE into the sea—but fans know where it is

Justin Guerrero - 03/04/2026 5:21 pm 1

Mangaka Eiichiro Oda sank the truth of the One Piece into the sea, and fans have already determined its location.

Manga authors and fans voice outrage towards Shogakukan and Manga ONE

Kalai Chik - 03/04/2026 9:30 am 0

Shogakukan and Manga ONE continue to face backlash due to hiring Shoichi Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuki, two authors convicted of sex crimes.

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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

Media Do acquires Seven Seas for $80 million

Kalai Chik - 03/02/2026 9:15 am 0

Japanese digital publisher Media Do has acquired US indie manga company Seven Seas for about $80 million to further "continued global momentum in manga, light novels, and international storytelling."

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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

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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: LILIES BLOOMING IN 100 sketches

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Graphic Novel Review: THE DISNEY AFTERNOON ADVENTURES: DUCKTALES: TREASURE OF THE LOST LAMP AND OTHER STORIES

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Entertainment

New INVINCIBLE merch available in time for the new season

03/11/2026 4:00 pm 0

A stacked lineup of new products from Funko, Lids, Youtooz, Jada and Thrilljoy.

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

03/11/2026 9:30 am 0

In this Stardate's edition of Ensign's Log, Avery tackles the penultimate issue of the ongoing six-part Star Trek: Lower Decks story.

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

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CHIKN NUGGIT creator Kyra Kupetsky says BuzzFeed will no longer use series to train AI

Chikn Nuggit creator Kyra Kupetsky announces that the series won't be used to train an undisclosed AI project from BuzzFeed animation.

Nintendo serves U.S. government with tariff lawsuit

03/06/2026 3:00 pm 0

Nintendo of America us suing the U.S. government for a refund of the money it paid for Trump's illegal tariffs.

Why comics creators must fight the proposed censorship of H.R. 7661

03/06/2026 11:30 am 0

H.R. 7661 could restrict federal funding for schools over LGBTQIA+ and sex education content. Here's what's at stake and how to fight back.

CHIKN NUGGIT creator Kyra Kupetsky leaves BuzzFeed to protest AI requirement

03/05/2026 4:23 pm 1

The creator and voice of Chikn Nuggit, Kyra Kupetsky, has left the production in protest of BuzzFeed's plan to use the series to train AI.

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