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Graphic Novel Review: ALL THE LIVING makes life and death more oppressive

Roman Muradov's new graphic novel, ALL THE LIVING, is a well-made and bleak story about the meaning of existance.

Exclusive: Thrilljoy debuts Ramona Flowers PIX! figures at MegaCon Orlando

Thrilljoy will release a Ramona Flowers PIX! vinyl figure at MegaCon Orlando featuring two chase variants, one of which is ultra rare.

Marvel Rundown: School’s back in session with X-MEN UNITED #1

The Marvel Rundown team reviews X-Men United #1, Alias #1, Magik and Colossus #2, & Storm: Earth’s Mightiest Mutant #2.

Wednesday Comics Reviews: USAGI YOJIMBO – KAITO ’84 is fun repurposing of classic characters, and more

Usagi Yojimbo - Kaito '84 is the lead review in a Wednesday Comics column that also features Godzilla, Dick Tracy, and more!

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INTERVIEW: Pulitzer finalist Jen Sorensen talks the true horrors of DeVos and Trump-Era Political Comics

by Alex Dueben Jen Sorensen is a political cartoonist who is regularly published on The Nib, Daily Kos, Alternet and many other publications and is...

Image Comics Month-to Month Sales: February 2017 – 25 or 6 to 4

by David Carter Greetings, sales charts fans! It's time once again to look at Image Comics's sales figures. Please refer to the July 2015 column for...

Called it: Shea Fontana taking over writing Wonder Woman for five issues

The internet will remain calm today as DC announces a female writer will take over Wonder Woman, Shea Fontana.

ONE OR DONE REVIEW: Hello GODSHAPER, are you there?

The most rewarding comics are the ones that challenge your ideas and make you uncomfortable. Thought the medium’s history here’s been a long line...

Doug Wright Awards Nominees; Collins joins the Giants of the North hall of fame

The 2017 Doug Wright Award nominations have just been announced honoring the best in Canadian comics . It's the 13th annual go round - winners will be announced at the 2017 Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) on May 14th in what is always a delightful and unexpected experience, accompanied by pomp, circumstance and stunning bunting designed by Seth.

The Marvel Rundown: Does Bendis’ Big GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY finale delight or disappoint?

This week Marvel's got a slew of brand new ongoings spanning from Black Panther to two additional X-Men titles. We're knee deep into RessurXion but...

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CHAINSAW MAN manga ending this month

The Harvey Award-winning manga series by Tatsuki Fujimoto will conclude with its 232rd chapter on Wednesday, March 25.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: LILIES BLOOMING IN 100 sketches

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series LILIES BLOOMING IN 100 DAYS, S.A, and HEN KAI PAN.

Fans remain skeptical of Seven Seas’ potential AI translation usage

In response to the public outcries against the use...

Manga Review: SCENES FROM AWAJIMA is a scenic portrait of ambitious young women

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

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

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

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Fans remain skeptical of Seven Seas’ potential AI translation usage

In response to the public outcries against the use...

Diamond Bankrutpcy Update: Publishers argue they should get their inventory back due to Chapter 7

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.”

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

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!

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

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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Exclusive: IDW Studios launches new podcasts providing fans unfiltered access to comics publisher

New podcasts include an in-depth series between creative and debate show between editors.

Exclusive: Thrilljoy debuts Ramona Flowers PIX! figures at MegaCon Orlando

Thrilljoy will release a Ramona Flowers PIX! vinyl figure at MegaCon Orlando featuring two chase variants, one of which is ultra rare.

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.

New INVINCIBLE merch available in time for the new season

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

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

Welcome back to Racoon City. It's been a long time.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

The future remains bright for Statlander.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Remembering the Reigns of Terror, Pt. 2 – Jeff Jarrett

Lo, I looked to the horizon and saw him brandishing the NWA Championship and behind him, four horsemen who brought the apocalypse: "My World," ref bump, low blow, and guitar shot

NYCC ’25: DC x AEW crossover debuting at event

The two-part series, helmed by Steve Orlando and Travis Mercer, will debut with a special preview issue at this month's convention.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Rhea Ripley becomes the latest victim of TERRIFIER’s Art the Clown in Ice Nine Kills concert

Should Art the Clown be Cody Rhode’s next title defense match?