Today, the Pulitzer Prizes were announced for 2017. Awarded since 1917, the awards honor both journalistic and artistic achievements. Of note to fans of...

Free Comics

A Year of free Comics: Lauren Purje explores the aspiring artist’s life at Hyperallergic

Art and culture site Hyperallergic is home to several ongoing comics by an array of up and comers. One of them is Lauren Purje,...

Literacy

‘This One Summer’ is the most challenged book of 2016, followed closely by ‘Drama’

The ALA has released its annual list of the most challneged books of the previous year, and as is common in recent years, several graphic novels are on this list. This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jill Tamaki leads the list followed by Raina Telgemeier's Drama. Neither appearance on the list will be much of a surprise to library challenge watchers.

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RIP: Carolyn Kelly

Carolyn Kelly, a cartoonist and daughter of Pogo creator Walt Kelly, passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer this weekend, as reported by her longtime companion, Mark Evanier:

Comics

Valiant to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of “Eternal Warrior” with “Eternal Warrior: Awakening #1”

From the creative writings of Robert Venditti, the one behind Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps., and the artistry of Renato Guedes of...

Awards

Bitch Planet and March Book Three lead 2017 Glyph Award nominations

The nominations for the 2017 Glyph awards are out. These awards honor "the best in comics made by, for, and about people of color...

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Manga and Anime News

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 0

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.

Manga Review: HINATSUGIMURA unearths the bones of the past

Merve Giray - 03/03/2026 11:30 am 0

Hinatsugimura, Aki Shimizu's horror manga, is now out from Yen Press! Check out our spoiler-free review of this single-volume series.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: This BLADE is IMMORTAL

Adam Wescott - 03/02/2026 2:30 pm 2

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers Blade of the Immortal, Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree, and Grand Finale.

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."

ONE PIECE season 2 to screen in select theaters

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 02/25/2026 9:00 am 0

Season two of the live-action Netflix series, based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda, will premiere on Tuesday, March 10.

Business News

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."

What does Paramount buying Warner Bros mean for DC Comics?

Heidi MacDonald - 02/27/2026 9:15 am 8

In a shocking turn of events, Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery looks to be the winner...but what does it mean for DC Comics?

Drawn & Quarterly goes to PRH for distribution

Heidi MacDonald - 02/23/2026 2:15 pm 0

D&Q has signed a multi-year agreement with PRH Publisher Services for distribution in all channels.

ComicsPRO ’26: IDW launches Hello Kitty comics program

Heidi MacDonald - 02/19/2026 9:12 pm 0

Hello Kitty is finally coming to American comics in a series written by Mariko Tamaki

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The Marvel Rundown: X-MEN #26 can’t define itself

In this week’s Marvel Rundown, we look at X-Men #26, X-Men Annual 2026, and a new Star Wars: Darth Maul comic.

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DC Round-Up: ABSOLUTE FLASH #12 is this series most consequential issue yet

Absolute Flash #12 concludes the book's most recent story arc, but it also feels like a culmination of its entire first year.

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: A journey into Mike Mignola’s LANDS UNKNOWN, and more

Mike Mignola's new Lands Unknown universe expands this week, plus finales for Sleep and the latest Beneath the Trees mini!

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Horror Beat: This 1959 JACK THE RIPPER movie has the best theory as to why we never caught the infamous killer

The most fun you’ll have watching a Ripper movie.

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Manga Review: HINATSUGIMURA unearths the bones of the past

Hinatsugimura, Aki Shimizu's horror manga, is now out from Yen Press! Check out our spoiler-free review of this single-volume series.

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Top Comics to Buy for March 4, 2026: Two of the best series in comics get finale issues

This week's list of Top Comics to Buy for March 5 features some great series coming to an end, including Sleep and Beneath the Trees...

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Horror Beat: SCREAM 7 is borderline embarrassing

Let's get this over with already.

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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: This BLADE is IMMORTAL

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Classic Comic Compendium: SWAMP THING #67 was greatly elevated by the color work of Tatjana Wood

Swamp Thing #67 was one of many comics in which the color work of Tatjana Wood was absolutely vital to the storytelling.

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Entertainment

Horror Beat: This 1959 JACK THE RIPPER movie has the best theory as to why we never caught the infamous killer

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The most fun you’ll have watching a Ripper movie.

Horror Beat: SCREAM 7 is borderline embarrassing

03/02/2026 3:00 pm 0

Let's get this over with already.

Pokémon Wind and Waves starter Pombon reminds fans of Raw Fury’s Pombomb

03/02/2026 2:00 pm 0

After the Pokémon Wind and Waves reveal, fans were quick to notice similarities between fire starter Pombon and another fire dog, Pombomb.

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre are hard-traveling heroes in new LANTERNS teaser trailer

Arriving this August on HBO Max.

Paramount draws backlash for hiring Max Landis to reboot G.I. JOE

02/28/2026 12:00 pm 0

Danny McBride will write another script for the film, which marks Landis's first Hollywood project since multiple abuse allegations in 2019.

Pokémon Day: Everything announced during the 30th anniversary stream

02/27/2026 11:30 am 0

A breakdown of everything announced at the 30th anniversary Pokémon Day presentation, including game news, PokémonXP, and more.

Pokémon Wind and Waves coming in 2027 with new starters Browt, Pombon & Gecqua

02/27/2026 10:00 am 0

The next mainline Pokémon game, Pokémon Wind and Waves, will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 with three new starters.

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