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Graphic Novel Review: MARVEL DIMENSIONS gets lost in its own universe

D. Morris - 09/17/2026 11:00 am 0

Marvel Dimensions sees Alex Ross get lost in his own ideas of heroism even if he still drawing some gorgeous looking comics.

History

Make mine Miracleman….but which one?

Heidi MacDonald - 09/17/2026 9:30 am 2

Miracleman - yes Miracleman - is back with a new identity and origin in Avengers Armageddon #4, beginning a new chapter of comics's strangest publishing saga

Retailing & Marketing

Comedian Josh Johnson puts comic shops in the spotlight on his new tour

James Portis III - 09/17/2026 12:30 pm

Where will the comedian stop next as he continues to showcase notable comic stores across the country?

Controversy!

ANGOULÊME: Festival’s Future Now in Judges Hands

Dean Simons - 09/16/2026 5:00 pm 0

Originally mounted in February, the court date had been moved some six times before the court called time on the endless postponements by all sides. It had originally been set to take place in March

Columns

Marvel Rundown: Miraculous events in AVENGERS ARMAGEDDON #4

Jordan Jennings - 09/16/2026 3:15 pm 0

This week we look at Avengers Armageddon #4 and its dramatic reveal. Plus, reviews of Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and DNX #1.

Entertainment News

The GAIN x GRINCH COLLECTION will bring you the scents of Grinchmas this holiday season

Avery Kaplan - 09/17/2026 10:00 am

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! – “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. ET and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The guests for Tuesday, September 15 included Stephen Colbert, musical Guest Medium Build and Judith Hill sits in with The Cletones. (Disney/Randy Holmes) STEPHEN COLBERT, JIMMY KIMMEL

Stephen Colbert passes Mark Gruenwald’s Captain America shield to Jimmy Kimmel

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 09/16/2026 2:30 pm

INTERVIEW: Exploring Dan Houser’s AMERICAN CAPER

Heidi MacDonald - 09/16/2026 11:30 am

Highlander The Original Screenplay #1 Szymon Krudanski featured

Titan’s HIGHLANDER graphic novel switching to miniseries release

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 09/16/2026 9:00 am

Retro SPIDER-MAN: TAS figures highlight latest Hasbro Marvel Legends reveals

Taimur Dar - 09/10/2026 4:45 pm

Horror Beat: A nightmare worth having in James Ross II’s PARASOMNIA

Ricardo Serrano Denis - 09/10/2026 3:30 pm

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: We’re doing DND and CREEPSHOW like it’s 1985

Beat Staff - 09/16/2026 12:00 pm 0

INTERVIEW: Exploring Dan Houser’s AMERICAN CAPER

Heidi MacDonald - 09/16/2026 11:30 am 0

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

Joe Grunenwald - 09/16/2026 11:00 am 0

Exclusive Preview: Lilah Sturges pumps up the HEAT OF FASHION

Deanna Destito - 09/16/2026 10:30 am 0

Marvel’s 300K success story and Taschen compact editions

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

Today is the day that Marvel Comics changes forever

Heidi MacDonald - 09/15/2026 12:15 pm 2

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Retailing & Marketing

Comedian Josh Johnson puts comic shops in the spotlight on his new tour

Where will the comedian stop next as he continues to showcase notable comic stores across the country?

James Portis III - 09/17/2026 12:30 pm

Trade Rating

Graphic Novel Review: MARVEL DIMENSIONS gets lost in its...

D. Morris - 09/17/2026 11:00 am

Archie

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH to meet VAMPIRELLA

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 09/17/2026 10:45 am

Dark Horse

RCCC ‘26: CANTO creator David Booher discusses the heart of the next era

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Television

The GAIN x GRINCH COLLECTION will bring you the scents of Grinchmas this holiday season

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History

Make mine Miracleman….but which one?

Heidi MacDonald -

Graphic Novels

ARTHUR graphic novels to say hey, what a wonderful day

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Marvel

Yelena Belova’s creators reunite for BLACK WIDOW: BLACK, WHITE & RED ROOM

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Marvel

The Marvel Rundown: The CHAMPIONS open up their Ranks and AVENGERS: NO SURRENDER Floors the Gas Pedal!

Marvel is having a light week, but the publisher's teen heroes are still looking to expand their roster in Champions #16! AJ and Alex...

DC ROUND-UP: Tony Daniel lets loose some DAMAGE!

In June 2016, DC Comics kicked off the start of its Rebirth initiative. After a wave of criticism surrounding the way they have treated...

Cartoonists

Cartoonist John Callahan gets a biopic starring Joaquin Phoenix

To the slim canon of movies about cartoonists (Crumb, Zodiac, Monkeybone) we can now add He Won't Get Far on Foot, starring Joaquin Phoenix,...

Archie

Tribune Screws Up, Archie’s Dick Tracy Not Happening

A little while back, we told you about Archie's new Dick Tracy comic. It's not happening. So, this is not-great news. @MichaelMoreci @thomaspitilli and I...

Marvel

David Baldeon announced as artist on Gail Simone’s Domino

Editor's note Because I'm an idiot I origianlly had David Baldeon's name as Greg Baldeon. Becuase I like the name Greg I guess. Apologies...

Movies

SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING writers in negotiations to direct FLASHPOINT

A week ago, the Beat reported on the issues surrounding the planned Gambit solo feature, particularly how it had lost its third director in...

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Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: DRIFTING DRAGONS is meaty

Adam Wescott - 09/14/2026 11:00 am 0

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

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.

Diamond again: But wait a minute, what about Sparkle Pop?

Heidi MacDonald - 08/25/2026 9:30 am 0

Sparkle Pop might still have a wrench or two to throw into the works of the Diamond settlement.

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Graphic Novel Review: MARVEL DIMENSIONS gets lost in its own universe

Marvel Dimensions sees Alex Ross get lost in his own ideas of heroism even if he still drawing some gorgeous looking comics.

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Marvel Rundown: Miraculous events in AVENGERS ARMAGEDDON #4

This week we look at Avengers Armageddon #4 and its dramatic reveal. Plus, reviews of Queen in Black: Defenders of Light and DNX #1.

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: We’re doing DND and CREEPSHOW like it’s 1985

This week's lead review is the first issue from the latest volume of CREEPSHOW, the fifth to be published by Skybound. Plus, much more!

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

This week's four BAD SEEDS entries are excellent event comics, but they’re even better entries in their own ongoing tales.

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Top Comics to Buy for September 16, 2026: A gruesome bunch of murder books

This week's gritty bunch of top comics to buy for September 16 features Nightwing, Exquisite Corpses, The Patron, and more!

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Classic Comic Compendium: JOE THE BARBARIAN will inspire you to explore the worlds inside

Joe the Barbarian occupies the same space as something like The Filth and Annihilator, but approaches it from a different angle.

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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: DRIFTING DRAGONS is meaty

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

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With THE MESS, cartoonist Noah Van Sciver shows that decades into making comics, he has become a more confident cartoonist.

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Horror Beat: A nightmare worth having in James Ross II’s PARASOMNIA

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