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61 Anticipated YA and adult graphic novels for winter 2026

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

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

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

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

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.

DC announces major reprinting of Absolute universe single issues

Fifty single issues from DC's Absolute line are going back to print.

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The Beat’s Best TV of 2016: Save PItch!

I'll have to admit watching tv isn't a big priority for me despite the fact that it is the preeminent medium of our streaming...

Review – I Thought YOU Hated ME by MariNaomi: Longevity of friendship

 MariNaomi’s latest comic is a fascinating story of friendship spanning decades. Published by the consistently excellent publisher Retrofit Comics, I Thought YOU Hated...

The Best and not so Best Comic Book Inspired Game of 2016 (And Vice Versa)

2016 marked another year where the intersection of comics and video games was not unlike a 4-way stop where only cars driven by Batman...

The 10 Best Films of 2016

Our Entertainment Editor, Kyle Pinion, selects the 10 best films of the year

The Beat’s Best Comics of 2016

Featuring Beat staff members and special contributions from some of the best cartoonists of the year. It was a wild year but there were some good comics to keep us entertained and thinking.

Review – Pow Pow Triple Review : Earthbound, Going Under & Art Wars

I’ve recently had the chance to interview Luc Bossé, the founder and editor of Montreal’s Pow Pow Press, about their work and their upcoming...

Manga and Anime News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Business News

247 Comics announces partnership with TOKYOPOP

In yet another post-Diamond team-up, TOKYOPOP will publish 247 Comics' line-up of manga-inspired graphic novels

61 Anticipated YA and adult graphic novels for winter 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Reviews

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,...

Entertainment

Move over Grogu! DC Shop unveils puppy Krypto merch!

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

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

We're not in the office anymore.

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

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

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

Ric Grayson makes his animated debut in TEEN TITANS GO!

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

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

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

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?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: So, WRESTLEMANIA is coming to Saudi Arabia

It would mark the company's first ever overseas Wrestlemania.