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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...

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The 10 Best Films of 2016

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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.

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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...

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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

247 Comics announces partnership with TOKYOPOP

Heidi MacDonald - 02/10/2026 9:45 am 0

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Entertainment

Move over Grogu! DC Shop unveils puppy Krypto merch!

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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

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.

Disney execs explain why humans should like that Mandalorian spot

There was an attempt to offer warmth, humor, and emotional connection to Star Wars fans but they balked

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!

Ric Grayson makes his animated debut in TEEN TITANS GO!

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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

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