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Exclusive Preview: BOOM! re-releases JANE in softcover format

BOOM! Studios has announced a softcover edition of the 2017 graphic novel Jane, which reimagines Jane Eyre in modern Manhattan.

The Jack Kirby Way: a day of joy

The Jack Kirby Way street naming ceremony was a joyful day as comics folk came together to celebrate the King.

EXCLUSIVE: Jim Valentino covers YOUNGBLOOD #100

The Summer of Youngblood is headed right for us, with the launch of Youngblood #100 featuring covers by ALL the image founders and partners

Marvel sheds lights on launch of new Midnight Universe

Marvel's Midnight Universe is launching this fall with the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man leading the way.

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Latest Comics News

31 Days of Halloween: David S. Pumpkins, instant icon

Halloween just got a new trending costume, and it's David S. Pumpkins, the inexplicable highlight of a haunted elevator ride. Pumpkins, as portrayed by...

6 Days of Bait: Alise Gluskova, romantic fight promoter.

What's up everybody! Welcome to a very special series you'll only get to see here on The Beat. We're a couple of days away...

AT&T to buy Time Warner for $80 Billion

The fast developing deal for AT&T to buy Time Warner is about to be announced, according to the Wall Street Journal. It's the largest media deal since Comcast purchased Universal in 2011 and represents another key moment in an era of vast media conglomeration.

RIP Preacher co-creator Steve Dillon

https://twitter.com/glyn_dillon/status/789834909376479232 I've never been so devastated to write a post here at The Beat. Confirmed by his brother, artist Steve Dillon has passed away at...

6 Days of Bait: Marc Scheff, how to color a rug.

What's up everybody! Welcome to a very special series you'll only get to see here on The Beat. We're days away from Dark Horse...

Interview: Luc Bossé of Pow Pow Press on moving to English language comics

Luc Bossé is a cartoonist and graphic designer from Montreal and founder and editor of Pow Pow Press, a French Canadian graphic novel publishers. In 2015, Luc launched a crowdfunding campaign to translate four books and begin publication in English. I’ve spoken with Luc about his career, colour printing, where Pow Pow Press is going and about the difficulties in moving from the French to the English distribution models.

Manga and Anime News

Acky Bright and MLB partner up to launch GalaXic Baseball League manga

Once America’s pastime, baseball has now become a high-stakes interplanetary competition.

MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN to become off-Broadway musical

Moyoco Anno's series about a French brothel worker will become the first English, off-Broadway musical based on a manga.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: A tragic MINAMATA STORY that might make you cry

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers BLOOM FROM MISTAKE, REMASTER MONK, and THE MINAMATA STORY: AN ECOTRAGEDY.

Wonderful Wednesdays: BETROTHED TO MY SISTER’S EX audiobook and more from Seven Seas

This week's Wonderful Wednesdays is packed! Five new manga and two light novel announcements, along with two audiobook adaptations.

TOKYOPOP KIDS imprint debuts with titles for young readers

Tokyopop has announced its new imprint for young readers, Tokyopop Kids, with its first batch of titles hitting shelves in the fall.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Takako Shimura’s EVEN THOUGH WE’RE ADULTS bends some rules

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers EVEN THOUGH WE'RE ADULTS, TURNS OUT MY ONLINE FRIEND IS MY REAL-LIFE BOSS! and MOVING.

Business News

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 5/8/26: Everything everywhere all at once

In this week's links: Some news from Dren Productions, team-ups galore, lots of interesting interviews, and the doom scrolling allure of toxic fandoms

Rocketship Entertainment partners with Legendary Comics and Top Cow, more

Rocketship Entertainment recently announced a series of partnership, including print editions of two webtoons created by Legendary Entertainment

Report: Comics creators struggling despite a thriving industry

UK creators like making comics, but they struggle to make a living at it, among many other challenges, according to a new report from the Comics Cultural Impact Collective.

The last ComiXology employee quietly exits the building I

ComiXology, the once ascendant platform for digital comics sales, has seen its last employee depart, but Comixology Originals will continue on

Kadokawa plans to expand Manga Spot shops across the US

Japanese media company Kadokawa hopes to expand its Manga Spot shops throughout the US, led by retail veterans Kurt Hassler and James Killen

The Week in Diamond: A hearing was held, a motion denied

While the fight over $50 million in inventory continues, a hearing was held this week in the Diamond bankruptcy

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Entertainment

Start saving your PokéBucks: Pikachu Press & Dark Horse Comics announce THE POKÉMON DELUXE CHARACTER GUIDE deluxe set

Pikachu Press has partnered with Dark Horse Comics to bring you The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide, available regular or deluxe editions.

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!!

MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN to become off-Broadway musical

Moyoco Anno's series about a French brothel worker will become the first English, off-Broadway musical based on a manga.

Imogen Poots and John Reynolds to star in SEX CRIMINALS

The comedy, based on the Image series by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky, has received an eight-episode order by Prime Video.

LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight video game trailer debuts with Kiss from a Rose

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’s new launch trailer shows a mix of gameplay and cinematics from the game with Seal's Kiss from a Rose as the soundtrack.

Luke Skywalker rookie card sells for 687K, doubling the previous record

As '77 Topps Star Wars set becomes the most coveted cards in the galaxy, will we continue to see a bigger demand for Star Wars collectables and original art?  

Wrestling News and History

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

Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

The future remains bright for Statlander.

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

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