It's time! The Beat's Annual Creator Survey is where we look forward to the year to come and reflect a little on what has just passed in comic, with opinions from a wide swath of industry creators, pundits and retailers. This time out, because 2016 was a little rough, I've added a question about what inspires our survey takers, because we can all use a little something to feel good about.

Comics

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: The Multiversity makes its return in SUPERMAN #14

"Multiplicity" begins this Wednesday!

Art

Nice Art: RIP Tyrus Wong, Bambi designer and so much more

Last week, artist Tyrus Wong died at age 106, and Margalit Fox has an astounding obituary of an amazing life: A Hollywood studio artist, painter,...

Kibbles 'n' Bits

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 1/2/17: See, I typed the year right!

§ Noelle Stevenson has a look back at her year that may just be one of the most beautiful things about falling in love...

Free Comics

A year of free comics: On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

Let's kick off our free comics series with On a Sunbeam, possibly the most obvious choice possible. It's the creation of Tillie Walden, the 20-year-old wunderkind...

Art

Mariah Carey isn’t too good at art revisions, either

If you were watching Ryan Secreast's rockin' New Year's Eve last night you saw Mariah Carey's incredible lip sync fail. I don't know what...

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Manga and Anime News

BluPetal and KyuNect. partner up to bring Boys’ Love merchandise

Merve Giray - 02/09/2026 3:00 pm 0

BluPetal Media Inc. and KyuNect. partner up to bring US-based Boys' Love fans merchandise, starting with Hate Me, but Let Me Stay by Hijiki.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SINCE I COULD DIE TOMORROW lives

Adam Wescott - 02/09/2026 2:30 pm 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers ORION, LEAVE THE SACRIFICE AT THE GATE, and SINCE I COULD DIE TOMORROW.

Anime event company Fandom Events shuts down

Heidi MacDonald - 02/05/2026 10:15 am 0

Anime event company Fandom Events has announced it is shutting down, while a new entity with the same owner takes over

7 sports anime to fill the void until Heated Rivalry Season 2

Masha Zhdanova - 02/03/2026 11:30 am 1

Sports anime bring intense character dynamics and beautiful depictions to seven different sports, perfect for watching after Heated Rivalry.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: AFRO SAMURAI is simply that good

Adam Wescott - 02/02/2026 2:30 pm 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the series THE THIEVES WHO STOLE FROM DEATH, LION HEARTS and AFRO SAMURAI.

Wonderful Wednesdays: LOVE TATTOO, MII-CHAN AND YAMADA-SAN & more from Seven Seas

Merve Giray - 01/29/2026 10:00 am 0

This week's Wonderful Wednesdays is packed with all the goodness, including a Dinosaur Sanctuary picture boook!

Business News

61 Anticipated YA and adult graphic novels for winter 2026

Nancy Powell - 02/09/2026 1:10 pm 0

Cold weather, hot reads—this season's graphic novels both educate on the anxiety of the current moment and provide a much needed escape

Oni Press and PRH partner for distribution

Heidi MacDonald - 02/03/2026 2:15 pm 0

Distribution realignment continues as Oni Press moves to Penguin Random House Publisher Services as an exclusive

Josh D’Amaro named the next CEO of Disney, Iger to stand down in March

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 02/03/2026 10:44 am 0

D'Amaro will succeed the outgoing Bob Iger on March 18, while Dana Walden has been named Disney's new President and Chief Creative Officer.

Tilting At Windmills #304: A local perspective of 2025 comics sales

Heidi MacDonald - 02/03/2026 10:30 am 3

Retailer Brian Hibbs lays out the best selling comics and graphic novels for all of 2025 in his store, Comix Experience

Cara O’Neil joins Mad Cave as Director of Marketing

Heidi MacDonald - 02/03/2026 9:30 am 0

Mad Cave has a new director of marketing, Cara O'Neil, formerly of Dark Horse

American Mythology is back with Prana Publishers

Heidi MacDonald - 01/30/2026 9:30 am 1

After some struggles following Diamond's bankruptcy, American Mythology will be back this spring with its line of licensed horror comics and more

Reviews

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Horror Beat: SEND HELP is a bonkers and gnarly survival tale

We're not in the office anymore.

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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SINCE I COULD DIE TOMORROW lives

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers ORION, LEAVE THE SACRIFICE AT THE GATE, and SINCE I COULD DIE TOMORROW.

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Classic Comic Compendium: LADY SNOWBLOOD – VOLUME 1 – THE DEEP-SEATED GRUDGE

Lady Snowblood Volume 1: The Deep-Seated Grudge is a compelling story of revenge, set in an interesting transitory period of Japanese culture.

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Graphic Novel Review: CREEPY PRESENTS BERNIE WRIGHTSON is an education in horror comics

One of the original horror masters.

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Graphic Novel Review: CHICKEN HEART is a powerful debut from Morgan Boecher

In Morgan Boecher's debut graphic novel Chicken Heart, voice is as strong as vision, in a story that affirms trans people and trans existence.

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Graphic Novel Review: CLEARWATER, hard times and lost friends

Clearwater Vol. 1 Writer/Illustrator: Aaron Losty Illustrator: Artyom Trakhanov Publisher: Battered Brush / CA$20 Jan 2026 This is how Mousey became John. The first collection of Aaron Losty’s comic,...

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Graphic Novel Review: Simon Roy’s A STAR CALLED SUN is a sci-fi tale in stories

In Simon Roy's A Star Called Sun, the cartoonist delivers a set of sci-fi stories brought together by shared themes.

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Marvel Rundown: STORM – EARTH’S MIGHTIEST MUTANT #1 has arrived

This week we review Storm Earth's Mightiest Mutant #1, Magik and Colossus #1, & The Planet of the Apes Vs Fantastic Four #1

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Horror Beat: Gou Tanabe’s THE COLOUR OUT OF SPACE terrifies with rot and decay

A master of the craft pushes his work even further.

Ricardo Serrano Denis -

Entertainment

Horror Beat: SEND HELP is a bonkers and gnarly survival tale

02/09/2026 3:30 pm 0

We're not in the office anymore.

BluPetal and KyuNect. partner up to bring Boys’ Love merchandise

02/09/2026 3:00 pm 0

BluPetal Media Inc. and KyuNect. partner up to bring US-based Boys' Love fans merchandise, starting with Hate Me, but Let Me Stay by Hijiki.

Exclusive: Wandering Planet Toys launches Kickstarter for KOLCHAK THE NIGHT STALKER action figures

02/09/2026 12:30 pm 0

The famed paranormal investigator is making his figure debut through a Kickstarter campaign!

Move over Grogu! DC Shop unveils puppy Krypto merch!

Exclusives feature apparel and a premium poster from DC Studios’ upcoming live-action film

Ric Grayson makes his animated debut in TEEN TITANS GO!

02/09/2026 11:30 am 0

The latest TTG episode "Elseworlds" parodies the infamous DC storyline.

Super Bowl teaser for The Mandalorian and Grogu displeases Star Wars fans

02/09/2026 9:30 am 0

The Big Game movie teasers included brief spot for The Mandalorian and Grogu which upset Star Wars Fans because they did not like its tone

New SUPERGIRL, MANDALORIAN AND GROGU TV spots premiere during the Super Bowl

02/09/2026 8:00 am 0

Marvel was a no-show, although Bad Bunny's half-time did deliver a Fantastic Four crossover of sorts with Pedro Pascal and Jessica Alba.

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