STORY: MARK LONG & JIM DEMONAKOS ART: NATE POWELL PUBLISHER: FIRST SECOND In the Bible, from the Book of Leviticus particularly, there is a particularly haunting yet aspirational...

Interviews

INTERVIEW: Ray Bilingsley reveals the hard lessons Will Eisner and the comics industry taught him

by Alex Dueben Ray Bilingsley started freelancing professionally when he was twelve years old. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, where he studied...

Comings & Goings

AfterShock hire and promotion: Wyatt and Wu

AfterShock is on the move, with more titles and now a new publishing assistant and a (well deserved!) promotion for Lisa Y. Wu; Ashley Wyatt...

2000AD

2000AD launches the Treasury of British Comics line with classic Brit comics

Late last year 2000AD acquired the Fleetway and IPC Youth archives from Egmont UK - comics little known worldwide but beloved to generation of English...

Comics

REVIEW: Two Capcom Franchises Battle for Supremacy in Street Fighter VS Darkstalkers #0

Arcade fighter fans won’t have a hard time recognizing Capcom’s respective Street Fighter and Darkstalkers franchises. Any and all storylines have been separate at...

Movies

Dear AMPAS and ABC: Here’s How To Save The Oscar Telecast

The Hollywood Reporter has the overnight television ratings for last night's Oscar telecast, and they're not good. After initial indicators had the lengthy show off...

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Manga and Anime News

Crunchyroll Winter 2026 anime line up is here!

D. Morris - 12/19/2025 11:15 am 0

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

Matias De la Piedra - 12/18/2025 2:00 pm 0

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

Beat Staff - 12/17/2025 10:30 am 0

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

Adam Wescott - 12/15/2025 2:30 pm 0

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

Samantha Puc - 12/15/2025 9:15 am 0

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

Matias De la Piedra - 12/12/2025 3:25 pm 0

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

Business News

Sony acquires majority control of PEANUTS rights

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 12/19/2025 9:45 am 2

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

Javier Perez - 12/16/2025 4:00 pm 0

"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

Heidi MacDonald - 12/16/2025 9:30 am 4

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

Heidi MacDonald - 12/15/2025 9:30 am 2

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

Heidi MacDonald - 12/12/2025 9:45 am 0

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

Humanoids to creators: Oops, guess we should have mentioned that chapter 7 thing

Heidi MacDonald - 12/12/2025 9:30 am 2

A letter to creators confirmed that it's business as usual at Humanoids, just under a new company, despite their Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing

Reviews

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Review: Adult Swim’s The Elephant connects viewers to a bygone era

Awhimsical exploration of the importance of continuing a visual medium that is quickly being extinguished.

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Graphic Novel Review: Darryl Cunningham’s ELON MUSK book should be read in preparation for 2026

A disturbing read for taxpayers specifically.

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The Beat’s Best TV Series of 2025

The Beat staff reveals its picks for the Best TV Series of 2025, including dramas, adult animation, comedies, and more.

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Horror Beat: Jared’s Top 5 Horror Films of 2025

As we at The Beat look back on 2025 and all the remarkable media it's brought us, we can't shake the feeling that it...

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Graphic Novel Review: SHADOWS OF THE SEA seeks hope in an absurd world

Cathy Malkasian’s Shadows of the Sea tells an intimate story of grief and healing set in a strange and fantastic world.

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The Beat’s Best Video Games of 2025

The Beat staff compiles its list for the Best Video Games of 2025, including metroidvanias, RPGs, roguelites, and more.

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Horror Beat: Rebellion’s SCREAM collections are a treasure trove for horror fans

Make someone’s Christmas dark and bloody with these books.

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The Marvel Rundown: Revelation’s Ego Gets the Best of Him in X-MEN BOOK OF REVELATION #3

Our main review this week is X-Men Book of Revelation #3, plus we also check in on Amazing Spider-Man, Black Panther Intergalactic, and more!

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DC Round-Up: ABSOLUTE FLASH #10 races toward a payoff

We catch up with Absolute Flash #10, plus Nightwing #133, Batman/Superman Worlds Finest #46, and DC K.O.: Harley Quinn vs. Zatanna #1!

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Entertainment

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

12/21/2025 10:00 am 0

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

12/20/2025 12:07 pm 0

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

Review: Adult Swim’s The Elephant connects viewers to a bygone era

12/19/2025 4:45 pm 0

Awhimsical exploration of the importance of continuing a visual medium that is quickly being extinguished.

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.

One Of The Most Progressive Games of the Decade is About Bugs. No, Seriously.

12/19/2025 2:00 pm 0

Exploring how Hollow Knight: Silksong explores themes of motherhood, womanhood, white supremacy, and liberation.

Tiny Onion turning THE WOODS and more into animated series

12/19/2025 11:51 am 0

A show based on W0rldtr33, and the original fantasy series The Tipsy Dragon are also in development at James Tynion IV's production company.

The Beat’s Best TV Series of 2025

12/19/2025 10:30 am 1

The Beat staff reveals its picks for the Best TV Series of 2025, including dramas, adult animation, comedies, and more.

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