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Second SUPERGIRL trailer lands online

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The second trailer for DC Studios' Supergirl gives us much more of lead villain Krem of the Yellow Hills, Jason Momoa as Lobo, and...
Top Comics to Buy

Top Comics to Buy for April 1, 2026: There will be no April Fools’ jokes in this column

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This week's Top Comics to Buy for April 1 features the finale of Briar, more Toxic Avengers Comics, the debut of Royals, and more!
Conventions

WonderCon thoughts: have we reached peak con — again?

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A weekend at WonderCon and too many shows in one weekend made us wonder just where is the con economy going?
Dark Horse

Exclusive: Dark Horse announces THE WEAPON IS HUNGRY

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Dark Horse has announced The Weapon Is Hungry, a monstrous graphic novel about nature versus nurture in the context of literal kaiju.

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Comics Seller Finds New Readers Through Temu

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Interview: Try Guys’ Ash Perez on his audio romcom SPEAK NOW

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WonderCon ’26: Examining the comic art of David Lynch

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Second SUPERGIRL trailer lands online

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WonderCon ‘26: The new obscenity: How “harmful to minor” laws are criminalizing the comic shop

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Archie

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: That one time you don’t want snow to cancel school in ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #276

Didja watch Riverdale last week on the CW? Are you craving more Archie content? Then boy do we have a treat for you. Check out...
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EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Showdown Against Hell in MIDNIGHTER AND APOLLO #5

Over the course of five issues, we've witnessed Midnighter and his boyfriend, Apollo, have their resolve put to the test as old foes, demons, and...
Culture

SMBC’s state of the union speech will break your heart

"Look east, and you can see Libertas shrugging. There are weights around her robes, and her torch is flickering in New York Harbor."
Awards

“Paysage après la bataille” wins top prize at Angoulême

The Fauves, the official awards of the Angoulême Comics Festival were handed out over the weekend and there was no mockery or satire, only...
Kibbles 'n' Bits

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 1/30/17: And the best graphic novel of 2016 is…

§ Nice Art: Archie's Free Comic Book Day offering will be a comic set in the Riverdale universe and of course Franceso Francavilla does...
Free Comics

A year of free comics: Banned Books Week Handbook 2016

  Cheating a little here for ComiXology Sunday, but here's a 16 page handbook created by the CBLDF about banned comics (including Drama and Bone),...
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Manga and Anime News

Dark Horse reveals Fall 2026 manga releases

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Dark Horse's latest manga licenses include Babanba BanBan Vampire, Asobi Asobase, Suicide Island, and Forget-me-not.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: CROSS GAME knows ball

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series CROSS GAME, MOON & SUN and TAKAHASHI FROM THE BIKE SHOP.

Yoshiharu Tsuge, award-winning manga creator, dead at 88

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The creator of Nejishiki and The Man Without Talent, who was part of the gekiga movement, passed away on March 3.

Tokyopop announces 15 new licenses for spring 2026

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Tokyopop has announced 15 new licenses for spring 2026, including a Far Cry spin-off, adult romances, and more.

ONE PIECE’s Tony Tony Chopper is now a Doctors Without Borders mascot

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The collaboration includes new artwork by series creator Eiichiro Oda, a comic strip, an Instagram page, and more.

Wonderful Wednesdays: I SAY, TRAPEZIUM and more from Seven Seas

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Two light novels, one audiobook and four new manga announcements on this week's Wonderful Wednesdays from Seven Seas!
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DSTLRY is back, announces publishing schedule

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After a relatively brief pause, DSTLRY has announced an updated publishing schedule with four single issues and two collections

OpenAI shutting down Sora, Disney drops investment

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The news comes less than four months after Disney announced a $1 billion licensing and investment deal with the owner of Sora.

Boom restructures under PRH, including layoffs

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PRH has announced a major restructuring for Boom! Studios within the Random House worlds imprint group

Silver Sprocket’s San Francisco store closing today

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Silver Sprocket's much loved San Francisco store is closing today after mounting debts and rising rents

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 3/20/26: James Jean Masters of the Universe Figures and the rest of the universe

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From the sublime - James Jean - to the ridiculous - Metaverse fail - in this weeks look at the forces shaping our world

GlobalComix announces $13M in new funding, new CEO, acquires INKR

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As the digital comics space race heats up, GlobalComix has a new CEO, a new $13 million funding round, and a new acquisition, INKR
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Top Comics to Buy for April 1, 2026: There will be no April Fools’ jokes in this column

This week's Top Comics to Buy for April 1 features the finale of Briar, more Toxic Avengers Comics, the debut of Royals, and more!
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Horror Beat: DETENTION looks to Taiwan’s White Terror period for its book-banning ghosts

Some phantoms just hate freedom of expression.
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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: CROSS GAME knows ball

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series CROSS GAME, MOON & SUN and TAKAHASHI FROM THE BIKE SHOP.
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Classic Comic Compendium: SWAMP THING – THE DEAD DON’T SLEEP feels out of time

Swamp Thing - The Dead Don't Sleep feels like a comic out of time, a throwback to the type of horror tales that typified the original series.
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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Western THE UNDERTAKER breathlessly gallops to the finish line in solid series debut

European comics have a long tradition of classic and contemporary takes on westerns, and so it’s no surprise, then, to find another engaging French venture to the wild frontier with Abrams ComicArts newest release, The Undertaker.
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Trade Rating: BATMAN – DARK PATTERNS will reignite your love of the Dark Knight

Batman - Dark Patterns is getting a new collected trade paperback, and it's so good it might just cure your Batman fatigue.
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Marvel Rundown: Gloves (and masks) are off in ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3

This week the Marvel Rundown covers Ultimate Endgame #3, Inglorious X-Force #3, Predator: Bloodshed #2, Fantastic Four #9, and Iron Man #3.
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DC Round-Up: Waid & Jiménez anchor an entertaining SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1

Plus, a bonus review as Ryan North and Gavin Guidry begin their run as creative team on THE FLASH!
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: A henchmen, honor, and a megaghost

This week's column looks at Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1, MegaGhost #1, Prog 2475, and more Wednesday comics releases!
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Entertainment

Look out! SUPERGIRL toys available for pre-order

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After unveiling a new trailer, check out the merch for the upcoming DC Studios film

Interview: Try Guys’ Ash Perez on his audio romcom SPEAK NOW

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Ash Perez of the Try Guys talks about his debut audiobook fiction, Speak Now, and why Nora Ephron has made such an impact on him.

Second SUPERGIRL trailer lands online

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The second trailer for DC Studios' Supergirl gives us much more of lead villain Krem of the Yellow Hills, Jason Momoa as Lobo, and...

Full MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE trailer drops with a focus on the action

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The trailer reveals that the disappearance of Prince Adam -- who was sent to Earth by his parents, Superman-style -- coincided with the fall of Eternia to Skeletor and Evil-Lynn.

Horror Beat: DETENTION looks to Taiwan’s White Terror period for its book-banning ghosts

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Some phantoms just hate freedom of expression.

LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT lands FCBD issue

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The free comic by Ivan Cohen and Paul Lee, out May 2, will arrive mere weeks before the game's release on May 22.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Why the F*CK ICE chants in the Brody King vs MJF match were an important moment in wrestling

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Brody has become wrestling’s voice of resistance.

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

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Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

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The future remains bright for Statlander.

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

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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

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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

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