The holiday gifting time is here and the Beat crew stands ready with some suggestions for the comics lover, comics curious or even comics oblivious -...

Digital Comics

Hoopla Finally Lands Marvel, So We Hope Your Library Participates

For those who aren't familiar, Hoopla is a digital content service for libraries. They have streaming video, audio books, ebooks and comics. A lot...

Conventions

Ace Comic Con debuts this weekend with a near complete Justice League

This weekend it's the very first Ace Comic Con! This new concept in comic cons is courtesy of the Shamus Brothers, Stephen and Gareb, and...

Archie

Look Out, Archie! Veronica Grows Fangs in Vampironica #1

On March 14th, Veronica Lodge becomes a Vampire. Yes, that would be Veronica as in Archie Comics. Vampironica #1 by Greg and Megan Smallwood finds...

Crowdfunding

Fundraiser started to support DC employee who lost home to California wildfire

For the last five days, wildfires have ravaged Southern California. Blazes from San Diego county to Ventura, near Los Angeles, have burned through over...

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Scales & Scoundrels Double Dips in February

The fantasy adventure comic, Scales & Scoundrels will be having a double release on February 7th. The first tpb (Into the Dragon's Maw) arrives at...

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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

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.

The Ink Alliance’s First Exclusive Cover has sold out

James Portis III - 08/24/2026 6:15 pm 1

The Ink Alliance's first exclusive variant celebrating Static’s return has already sold out and more Black-owned shops are applying to join the collective.

Reviews

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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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Graphic Novel Review: Noah Van Sciver’s THE MESS speaks to the melancholy of contemporary life

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

A sleep demon in Freddy Krueger territory?

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Graphic Novel Review: THE GIRL WHO LOVED MONSTERS serves up a good old-fashioned monster hunt

The Girl Who Loved Monsters is a thrilling and heartwarming horror adventure that young readers will eagerly devour.

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The Marvel Rundown: MARVEL GOLD ‘76 is mashup magic

Marvel celebrates a cavalcade of 50th anniversaries in Marvel Gold '76, which pits Bullseye against cosmic heroes Nova, Star-Lord, and Jack of Hearts in a charming and bizarre mashup.

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DC Round-Up: Delight in the derring-do of BATMAN AND ROBIN: YEAR ONE – DYNAMIC DUOS #2

Mark Waid, Chris Samnee, and co. continue their delightful take on the Dynamic Duo's early days, in Batman and Robin: Year One - Dynamic Duos #2.

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: THE KARMAN BLADE will stun you, and more

This week's Wednesday Comics column features reviews of The Karman Blade, Six of Us, the new Tank Girl comic, and much more!

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Top Comics to Buy for September 9, 2026: Horror season starts NOW, and more

This week's Top Comics to Buy for September 9 is a great reminder that it's after Labor Day and that means it's now Spooky Season.

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