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SDCC ’26: Is Hall H going away?

At the Con Talk Back panel, SDCC's David Glanzer revealed that they might consider turning Hall H back into exhibit space.

SDCC ’26: MARVEL and KADOKAWA announce partnership

Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, a new collaboration between Marvel and Japanese publisher Kadokawa will see five new series.

SDCC ‘26: The SPACEBALLS: THE NEW ONE panel unveils the Almighty Schwartz Saga

The cast of the long-awaited sequel discusses how the project came to be, and its place in the larger Spaceballs Cinematic Universe.

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Nice Art: Tyler Boss makes some prints for the Mondo edition of Murder Ballads

  There's been a lot of buzz about the upcoming graphic novel/CD Murder Ballads. The comic is by Gabe Soria,  with art by Paul Reinwand and Chris...

DC Comics Month-to Month Sales: April 2017 – Button, Button, Who’s Got “The Button”?

Greetings, sales charts fans! It's time once again to look at DC's sales figures. Two major happenings in April for DC: "The Button" crossover between Batman and The Flash that ties into the Rebirth über-plot; and the price increase of the DC Rebirth monthly titles from $2.99 to $3.99. "The Button" obviously had a huge impact on sales for the two titles affected, and continues into next month as well (more on this the entires for the affected titles below).

The Marvel Rundown: CABLE Has a Cybernetic Eye and DR. STRANGE Gets a New Creative Team

This week everyone's most kind of favorite gun-toting, time-traveling, Deadpool-friending assassin Cable is returning to comics in his own ongoing series with Marvel veterans...

Wonder Woman may “save the summer”

From the most problematic hero of all times to box office salvation? The most important superhero movie of our times is opening, and, as...

This Lynda Barry/Family Circus crossover may make you cry

The other night at the Reuben Awards, cartoonist Lynda Barry was presented with the Milton Caniff award for her lifetime achievement because, after all, she...

A Year of Free Comics: Speculative SF in The Offering by Alexandra Beguez

The SF genre – especially social science fiction - has been well represented in comics of late with works like Tillie Walden's On a...

Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: CREDITS ROLL INTO THE SEA sets sail

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers THE SECOND ALPHA, URUSEI YATSURA and THE CREDITS ROLL INTO THE SEA.

SDCC ’26: MARVEL and KADOKAWA announce partnership

Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, a new collaboration between Marvel and Japanese publisher Kadokawa will see five new series.

SDCC ’26: Yen Press announces #IMLOOKINGFORZOMBIES omnibus, CHAMPIGNON WITCH, more

At its SDCC industry panel, Yen Press announced nine manga licenses including an #ImLookingForZombies omnibus and one light novel.

SDCC ’26: Mahjong Pros announces AKAYOROSHI & BIRD – MAHJONG’S DEADLIEST VS. THE MASTER ILLUSIONIST

Mahjong Pros announced two licenses at SDCC: Akayoroshi - Hanafuda Shadow Games and Bird - Mahjong's Deadliest vs. The Master Illusionist.

SDCC ’26: MY HERO ACADEMIA celebrates 10 years

The My Hero Academia panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 reflected on the anime series' first 10 years, including lessons learned.

SDCC ’26: Manga Mavericks announces OUR INSIGNIFICANT JUSTICE, more DIVINE MESSENGERS & DEMONIC GUARDIANS

At SDCC 2026, Manga Mavericks announced Our Insignificant Justice and Divine Messengers & Demonic Guardians, Chapter 5.

Business News

Paramount-Warner Bros. merger on hold until mid-2027

The decision was made after a district judge denied a request to overturn a TRO blocking the merger this week.

SDCC ’26: Shots Fired – Prana vs ComicsPRO

Prana DMS's Atom Freeman complains that Retailer Day presentations are too short, ComicsPro fires back

Silver Sprocket Artists Collective releases statement alleging ongoing issues

The Silver Sprocket Artists Collective has released a public statement accusing the publisher of delayed payment and poor treatment.

The Big Shake-up: Marvel Comics to Burbank, Wacker in as editor-in-chief

In a surprising but not shocking move, Marvel Comics will join Disney in Burbank, and industry veteran Steve Wacker will take over as editor in chief

Sales Charts: Neon Ichiban releases Top 100 for June, led by Mega Man

Neon Ichiban has released their first sales chart, and it's got a VERY surprising comic book at #1: Udon's Mega Man #4

Indie comic creators left in limbo as Comix Wellspring suspends operations

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

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Entertainment

SDCC ’26: Food and fun at the HULU ANIMAYHEM activation

Comics Beat visits the annual Hulu Animayhem activation at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, feat. Futurama and King of the Hill.

[UPDATED] SDCC ’26: AVATAR AANG ChatGPT controversy, explained

A slide at the SDCC Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender panel cited ChatGPT, prompting a wave of controversy for the film.

SDCC ’26: AVATAR AANG costume designs show growth

Ahead of the premiere of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender,...

SDCC ‘26: The SPACEBALLS: THE NEW ONE panel unveils the Almighty Schwartz Saga

The cast of the long-awaited sequel discusses how the project came to be, and its place in the larger Spaceballs Cinematic Universe.

SDCC ’26: Why DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL resonates with fans according to series creator

SDCC '26: Matt Dinniman and Jeff Hays sit down for a quick chat about Dungeon Crawler Carl

SDCC ’26: The comic art of DAVID LYNCH, and the original TWIN PEAKS Season 3

A panel of experts discussed the connection between David Lynch and comics, and the director's unused TWIN PEAKS plans.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Danhausen just won the Knicks an NBA championship

A simple uncursing ended a 53-year championship drought.

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

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

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

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Wrestlemania? More like Admania

Did Hulk Hogan get more screentime than most matches?

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

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