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Dark Horse union alleges company is targeting senior editors

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Dark Horse Workers United says senior editors are being granted supervisory manager status so they'll sacrifice their union eligibility.
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Graphic Novel Review: In Katie Skelly’s HEAVEN, everything is NOT fine

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With Katie Skelly's new book HEAVEN, the cartoonist delivers an excellent strip club-set, horror-tinged, coming-of-age tale.
Previews

Preview: Marvel unveils a first look at SPIDER-WOMAN #1

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Jessica Drew enters a dark new era this November
Interviews

Interview: Who are the mysterious SKRAWLLORDZ?

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Who are the UK's mysterious SKRAWLLORDZ and why should you check out their new book, SKRAWL COMIX MAGAZINE #3?

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Manga

Manga Mavericks announces new licenses for two ZENZO titles and more at Otakon 2026

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Marvel

Mahershala Ali says he’s “moved on” from BLADE

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Movies

Samara Weaving cast as Emma Frost in MCU’s X-Men

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NEON GENESIS EVANGELION comes to Criterion Channel

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Business News

Marvel addresses event fatigue and retaining hot talent in retailer summit

As The Beat told you last week, Marvel has just their first retailer summit in nearly 20 years, in which 14 retail organizations from the Top 300 Marvel accounts were invited to meet with Axel Alonso, David Gabriel and other top execs to talk about the steps Marvel is taking to improve sales.
Dynamite

“Whatever Happened to the Mouse of Tomorrow?” – Mighty Mouse Returns to Comics

It has been awhile since there was a Mighty Mouse comic, hasn't it?  Dynamite's acquired the licence is soliciting a new series that sounds like...
Movies

The new SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING trailer showcases the Vulture, more Tony Stark

While this isn't the first trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming, it's the first real look we've gotten at Michael Keaton's take on Adrian Toomes/The Vulture,...
Previews

Rogue Gods and Bloody Murder: A Preview of Britannia: We Who Are About To Die #1

The first Britannia series did well enough to spawn a sequel and we have a preview of Britannia: We How Are About To Die #1, which...
Giveaways

Contest! Follow @Comicsbeat on Instagram and you may win a copy of Marvel: Year by Year

Have you followed The Beat's Instagram account yet? If you haven't, you're missing out on a lot of great art, news bits and just fun...
Free Comics

A Year of Free Comics: Powdered Milk by Keiler Roberts, a painfully honest look at family life

Man oh man how have I not linked to this before? Keiler Roberts' Powdered Milk is an ongoing autobiographical comic about a woman, her...
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Manga and Anime News

Manga Mavericks announces new licenses for two ZENZO titles and more at Otakon 2026

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Manga Mavericks has announced three new licenses: two digital titles and one print/digital release at Otakon 2026.

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION comes to Criterion Channel

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The legendary anime Neon Genesis Evangelion will join the popular Criterion Channel streaming service starting in September.

NARUTO joins the Little Golden Book family with The Ninja ABCs!

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Naruto and his friends will soon join an American children's classic Little Golden Book series in chibi style.

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

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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

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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

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

Dark Horse union alleges company is targeting senior editors

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 2
Dark Horse Workers United says senior editors are being granted supervisory manager status so they'll sacrifice their union eligibility.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Neon Ichiban has released their first sales chart, and it's got a VERY surprising comic book at #1: Udon's Mega Man #4
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Horror Beat: SUPER CREEPSHOW #5 shows the dark heart of fandom and heroism

With great power comes great horror.
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Graphic Novel Review: In Katie Skelly’s HEAVEN, everything is NOT fine

With Katie Skelly's new book HEAVEN, the cartoonist delivers an excellent strip club-set, horror-tinged, coming-of-age tale.
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Review: SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY cements Spidey as Marvel’s greatest hero

The MCU's fourth solo Spider-Man movie is a darker and more dramatic comeback for Tom Holland's wonderful wallcrawler.
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Interview: Who are the mysterious SKRAWLLORDZ?

Who are the UK's mysterious SKRAWLLORDZ and why should you check out their new book, SKRAWL COMIX MAGAZINE #3?
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DC Round-Up: The SUPERMAN YEAR ONE THOUSAND ANNUAL glimpses DC’s future

This week's Superman Annual Year One Thousand does a good job teasing the upcoming Legion of Superheroes relaunch, and more!
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The Marvel Rundown: QUEEN IN BLACK #1 is an exercise in farce

The Beat reviews Queen in Black, which is Marvel's latest event miniseries, along with a roundup of other new releases!
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: Something scary lurks in THE DIRT BENEATH THE DEVIL, and more

This week's Wednesday Comics Review column features The Forever Home, Dirt Beneath the Devil, and the weekly 2000AD report!
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Review: AVATAR AANG visually stuns but offers a shallow narrative

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender returns viewers to the world of ATLA in a visually spectacular adventure. But does it live up to its legacy?
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Top Comics to Buy for July 29, 2026: A small but interesting week of releases

This week's Top Comics to Buy for July 29 unpacks a small week of mighty releases post-SDCC, including a new issue of CONCRETE.
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Entertainment

SDCC ‘ 26: Hall H in photos

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Hall H is a huge deal at San Diego Comic Con, often hosting massive panels like Marvel, Star Trek, and more

Mahershala Ali says he’s “moved on” from BLADE

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Ali, who was cast in the indefinitely-delayed MCU reboot in 2019, no longer believes the movie will happen with him in the lead role.

Samara Weaving cast as Emma Frost in MCU’s X-Men

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Samara Weaving has been cast as Emma Frost in the upcoming Marvel Studios X-Men movie directed by Jake Schreier.

SDCC ’26: Visiting the Lilac Grove Entertainment booth, feat. The SEVEN GALAXIES CHRONICLES

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Comics Beat visits the Lilac Grove Entertainment booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, feat. the Seven Galaxies Chronicles.

SDCC ’2026: KAYOU teases new collectibles at Comic Con

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KAYOU wants to make sure that fans have different ways to enjoy, explore and collect their favorite properties and franchises.

NARUTO joins the Little Golden Book family with The Ninja ABCs!

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Naruto and his friends will soon join an American children's classic Little Golden Book series in chibi style.

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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