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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.

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."

Tatjana Wood, legendary DC Comics colorist, dead at 99

Karen Berger and others remember award-winning Swamp Thing colorist Tatjana Wood who died at the age of 99 last week.

Graphic Novel Review: Willy Mendes’s QUEEN OF COSMOS COMIX is Mystical and Necessary

Queen of Cosmos Comix leaves its questions open and asks readers to stay with creation long enough to interrogate it.

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Webcomics in Review: Dr. McNinja – Rule of Cool

Is your child turning into a giant lumberjack? Are you possessed by ghosts? Call Dr. McNinja, the best podiatrist/ninja around. Coming from a clan...

Valiant joins the Vans Warped Tour

The Vans Warped Tour and Valiant Entertainment today announced a new partnership to bring Valiant’s award-winning library of comic book superheroes on the road...

Diamond: Comics sales down in January but more comics shipped than in 20 years

Diamond released sales figures for January 2017 this morning and units and dollars were way down from December - however that's only to be...

ComicsPRO: Boom!’s Filip Sablik announces new full returnability program

As we've told you before, the annual ComicsPRO meeting is going on right now, hence the steady flow of news. Boom! Studios president of publishing and...

ComicsPRO: Comics sales up 0.3% in 2o16, industry could Make Mine Marvel again

  Comics sales barely went up last year, as Diamond reported an overall 0.3% rise in comics and GNs in 2016. The figures were part of...

PEN World Voices Festival spotlights gender, power and graphic novels with Rokudenashiko and more

PEN America is a prestigious literary organization devoted to the freedom to write around the world. Their annual World Voices Festival brings together writers...

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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."

ONE PIECE season 2 to screen in select theaters

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

New NEON GENESIS EVANGELION in production from Yoko Taro

Evangelion wrapped up its 30th anniversary festival with the biggest announcement: a new Evangelion production scripted by Nier's Yoko Taro.

Manga Mavericks announces North American & European distribution deals

U.S.-based manga publisher Manga Mavericks Books has announced distribution deals for the North American and European retail markets.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: TRICORNERED WINDOW and beyond

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers SEVEN DAYS: MONDAY-SUNDAY, DEMON LORD 2099 and NIGHT BEYOND THE TRICORNERED WINDOW.

ComicsPRO ’26: Square Enix announces Natsu Hyuuga’s APOTHECARY DIARIES spin-off and more

ComicsPRO '26: quare Enix announces "The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story," an official spin-off revisiting the universe through the eyes of Xiaolan.

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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."

What does Paramount buying Warner Bros mean for DC Comics?

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

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

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

ComicsPRO ’26 Day 1: Meetings and Greetings

Hundreds of retailers and publishers and industry folks are convening in Glendale for the annual ComicsPRO meeting for four days of presentations and meetings

Toy Fair ’26: Tariff Turmoil at Toy Fair

This year's Toy Fair was a smaller, more uncertain affair, with the post-Diamond players all staking out their turf

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

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

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

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

Prince and Joker reunite in LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT

The game features Prince's "Partyman" in a recreation of the art gallery sequence from Tim Burton's 1989 Batman movie.

AfterShock’s ASTRONAUT DOWN heading to Netflix

Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail will produce the film version of the 2022 sci-fi thriller by James Patrick and Rubine.

Review: MARIO TENNIS FEVER adds new flavor to a Nintendo mainstay

Last September's Nintendo Direct included the reveal of Mario...

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?