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Indie comic creators left in limbo as Comix Wellspring suspends operations

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The popular printer for independent creators and publishers is temporarily suspending all operations.
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Graphic Novel Review: LEX LUTHOR – DIABOLICAL GENIUS slings jokes & surprises with sweetness

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Lex Luthor: Diabolical Genius doesn't treat its young characters or readers as less-than, which is its key to success.
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Exclusive: Clover Press launches creator-owned imprint The Fourth Leaf

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Clover Press has announced creator-owned imprint The Fourth Leaf and its first three titles, all hitting Kickstarter later this year.
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Sales Charts: Absolute Catwoman #1 rules June in Prana DMS charts

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The Absolute line once again dominated the Top Ten for June comics sales, according to charts provided by Prana DMS, led by Absolute Catwoman #1

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Graphic Novel Review: LEX LUTHOR – DIABOLICAL GENIUS slings jokes & surprises with sweetness

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Exclusive: Clover Press launches creator-owned imprint The Fourth Leaf

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Sales Charts: Absolute Catwoman #1 rules June in Prana DMS charts

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Comics

The Beat Digest 07/10/26: It’s Toxie vs. Noxie in latest TOXIC AVENGER series

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Horror Beat: Evil Dead Burn? More like Evil Dead Dumb

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CAFs

ThreeCAF Part 3: Three Comics from TCAF 2017

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is one of the most influential and important comic book event in North America. It’s mission is to “promote...
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A Year of Free Comics: BRIK #1 weaves religion and urbanity into a fascinating tale of vengeance

Brik is an urban fantasy story about Drew, a young Jewish boy from Yonkers who loses his grandfather to a hate crime. In his...
Business News

WB Consumer Products’ president Pam Lifford is selling a lot more superhero toys

Has the current Great Licensing Era crested or is it still growing? As The Beat's Taimur Dar wrote the other day, toys and other...
Culture

Happy Geek Pride Day!

So, it's Geek Pride Day, which has been a thing since... 2006? Why today, May 25th?  Well, there are many events which have coalesced on...
Marvel

Donald Glover finally appears in the new SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING trailer

For some time now, fans have been wondering who actor/rapper Donald Glover was signed to play in the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming. Prior to Tom Holland's...
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The Marvel Rundown: Venom Celebrates a Milestone and Groot is Still Adorable!

This week at Marvel opposites attract as baby Groot's newest solo adventures are perched right next to Venom's milestone issue. With Groot's higher profile...
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Manga and Anime News

DARKROOM enters the anime streaming market

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Anime streaming platform Darkroom looks to carve a niche in anime streaming with older, harder to find works.

SDCC ’26: Bandai to reveal new GUNDAM anime series

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Bandai will reveal the next Gundam anime series at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where attendees can get free swag and build their own GUNPLA.

AX ’26: TOKYOPOP announces LOVE AT FIRST HOWL and more

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TOKYOPOP's Anime Expo announcements is a mix of brand new titles and print editions of beloved series. Which title you're looking forward to?

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SLEEPY CHILD is bittersweet and kind

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers BABYLON PARADOX, THE SACRED SERPENT'S SEDUCTION, and SLEEPY CHILD.

AX ’26: Seven Seas announces 15 new releases

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Seven Seas announces 15 new releases during Anime Expo! Whether it's Chinese BL/GL novels or manga you're in the mood for, time to tune in!

AX ’26: EVEN THE STUDENT COUNCIL HAS ITS HOLES! anime debuts in October

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The anime adaptation of Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! officially debuts in October. Check out a brief trailer and visual teaser.
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Business News

Indie comic creators left in limbo as Comix Wellspring suspends operations

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The popular printer for independent creators and publishers is temporarily suspending all operations.

Sales Charts: Absolute Catwoman #1 rules June in Prana DMS charts

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The Absolute line once again dominated the Top Ten for June comics sales, according to charts provided by Prana DMS, led by Absolute Catwoman #1

New EU tariff means chaos for comics

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The European Union has ended their customs exemption on small e-commerce parcels and placed a flat €3 tariff on anything delivered into the EU - which is already starting to cause headaches in the world of comics. Publishers, small presses, and Kickstarters doing international shipping take note.

Layoffs begin at Dark Horse, but union means it’s complicated

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Dark Horse management has announced the layoffs of nine employees, but the Dark Horse Workers Union is fighting back

Sales Charts: Absolute Batman #20 and DC Comics lead May in Prana DMS charts

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Absolute Batman #20 and DC Comics led direct market comics sales in May according to sales charts provided by Prana Direct Market Solutions

A little bit more about Skybound and the ROM #1 blind bag surprise

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Skybound's blind bag surprise issues program is a partnership with retailers, who seem to think it's a positive thus far
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Graphic Novel Review: LEX LUTHOR – DIABOLICAL GENIUS slings jokes & surprises with sweetness

Lex Luthor: Diabolical Genius doesn't treat its young characters or readers as less-than, which is its key to success.
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Horror Beat: Evil Dead Burn? More like Evil Dead Dumb

Not as hot as it thinks it is.
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Graphic Novel Review: A GHOST ARM MADE OF ANGRY GHOSTS personalizes the modern superhero story

A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts is an excellent and very personal-feeling modern take on the superhero murder mystery.
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Graphic Novel Review: LADIES OF THE KNIGHT sallies forth in shining armor

Ladies of the Knight is a thrilling sports drama whose inclusive chivalry is just as gorgeous as the colorful armor of its athletes.
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The Marvel Rundown: Symbie tries To Be Marvel’s next big cutie

The main review for this week's rundown is It's Symbie #1. Plus, we're taking a gander Marvel's Civil War Unmasked!
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DC Round-Up: ABSOLUTE BATMAN #22 puts Harley Quinn in the driver’s seat

Absolute Batman #22 takes center stage in a strong week from DC Comics, featuring a fresh perspective on Harley Quinn, a monstrous new Clayface story, and more!
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: Enlist yourself in OPERATION – IRON COFFIN #1, and more

Operation - Iron Coffin is the lead review in a column that also features Witness Point, Dispatched, Rascal Randy and more!
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Top Comics to Buy for July 8, 2026: Dracula, Clayface, and a delivery guy walk into your LCS

This week's Top Comics to Buy for July 8 features a diverse group of books, including a new series about Clayface, and much more!
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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SLEEPY CHILD is bittersweet and kind

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers BABYLON PARADOX, THE SACRED SERPENT'S SEDUCTION, and SLEEPY CHILD.
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Entertainment

SDCC ’26: Marvel teases Hall H & reveals two booths on the show floor

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Marvel has announced its SDCC 2026 panel schedule, including a Hall H MCU presentation, and revealed two show floor booths.

Horror Beat: Evil Dead Burn? More like Evil Dead Dumb

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Not as hot as it thinks it is.

SDCC ’26: Meow Wolf partners with Titmouse for animated series

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Meow Wolf and Titmouse have partnered to develop an animated series based in the former's expansive story universe.

SDCC ’26: BRUCE DICKINSON returns with The Mandrake Project – Year Two

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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson returns to San Diego Comic-Con with Z2 Comics and The Mandrake Project: Year Two.

Jimmy Tatro set to play Gorilla Grodd on Jimmy Olsen series

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The comedian will play the classic Flash villain on the HBO Max series starring Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy, set to begin filming this year.

G.I. JOE/TOMB RAIDER crossover series incoming

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The five-issue Real American Hero spin-off, by Kyle Higgins and Elena Casagrande, will begin at Skybound on October 7.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Danhausen just won the Knicks an NBA championship

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A simple uncursing ended a 53-year championship drought.

Girls just wanna have San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Cyndi Lauper WWE action figures

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Mattel Creations has announced a San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusive WWE action figure 3-pack featuring Cindi Lauper on Piper's Pit.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Thank God For The New Day

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Don't you dare be sour -- clap for ya bois that know their worth and FEEEEEL THA POWWAAAA!!

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Wrestlemania? More like Admania

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Did Hulk Hogan get more screentime than most matches?

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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