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Graphic Novel Review: LISA CHEESE AND GHOST GUITAR BOOK 2 – THE ROCK GOD COMPLEX

With Lisa Cheese and the Ghost Guitar Book 2 - The Rock God Complex, cartoonist Kevin Alvir is back with more very clever comics.

Pokémon Wind and Waves coming in 2027 with new starters Browt, Pombon & Gecqua

The next mainline Pokémon game, Pokémon Wind and Waves, will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 with three new starters.

ANGOULÊME: 9e Art+ and Association FIBD mount lawsuit to stop replacement festival

9e Art+'s Franck Bondoux is striking back with a legal action demanding a halt to plans for a new Angoulême festival and asking for €300,000 compensation for the losses incurred by the collapse of FIBD

What does Paramount buying Warner Bros mean for DC Comics?

In a shocking turn of events, Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery looks to be the winner...but what does it mean for DC Comics?

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DEADPOOL: APRIL POOL’S DAY brings Gail Simone back to Wade Wilson

This spring, Marvel Comics will release Deadpool: April Pool's Day #1, a one-shot written by Gail Simone, one of the writers most credited with making Deadpool a superstar.

Marvel April 2026 Solicitations

Full solicitations information and cover images for Marvel Comics titles scheduled to ship in April 2026

Graphic Novel Review: ALTAMONT is one of the first excellent graphic novels of 2026

Altamont is a new graphic novel out this month from writer Herik Hanna and artist Charlie Adlard, and it'll take you back to 1969.

Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: SHARKNIFE, HEAVY, SINK YOUR TEETH IN, and two more projects you’ll love!

Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat's Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up!

DID YOU HEAR ABOUT MIMI GREEN?, asks Dark Horse

The horror series, by Connor Goldsmith, Josh Cornillon, and Ariana Maher, will mark Goldsmith's comic book debut.

How many comics publishers went out of business because of Diamond’s bankruptcy?

A look at how some small comics publishers have pivoted in the year since Diamond Comics went out of business

Manga and Anime News

ONE PIECE season 2 to screen in select theaters

Season two of the live-action Netflix series, based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda, will premiere on Tuesday, March 10.

New NEON GENESIS EVANGELION in production from Yoko Taro

Evangelion wrapped up its 30th anniversary festival with the biggest announcement: a new Evangelion production scripted by Nier's Yoko Taro.

Manga Mavericks announces North American & European distribution deals

U.S.-based manga publisher Manga Mavericks Books has announced distribution deals for the North American and European retail markets.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: TRICORNERED WINDOW and beyond

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers SEVEN DAYS: MONDAY-SUNDAY, DEMON LORD 2099 and NIGHT BEYOND THE TRICORNERED WINDOW.

ComicsPRO ’26: Square Enix announces Natsu Hyuuga’s APOTHECARY DIARIES spin-off and more

ComicsPRO '26: quare Enix announces "The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story," an official spin-off revisiting the universe through the eyes of Xiaolan.

GlobalComix & Seven Seas partner to expand digital manga offerings

Digital comics platform GlobalComix has partnered with Seven Seas Entertainment to offer thousands of manga, manhwa, and manhua titles.

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What does Paramount buying Warner Bros mean for DC Comics?

In a shocking turn of events, Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery looks to be the winner...but what does it mean for DC Comics?

Drawn & Quarterly goes to PRH for distribution

D&Q has signed a multi-year agreement with PRH Publisher Services for distribution in all channels.

ComicsPRO ’26: IDW launches Hello Kitty comics program

Hello Kitty is finally coming to American comics in a series written by Mariko Tamaki

ComicsPRO ’26 Day 1: Meetings and Greetings

Hundreds of retailers and publishers and industry folks are convening in Glendale for the annual ComicsPRO meeting for four days of presentations and meetings

Toy Fair ’26: Tariff Turmoil at Toy Fair

This year's Toy Fair was a smaller, more uncertain affair, with the post-Diamond players all staking out their turf

ComicsPRO ’26: Panick and Rocketship enter into strategic partnership

Panick Entertainment is teaming up with Rocketship Entertainment for distribution and publishing, as they also announce their second wave of titles

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Pokémon Day: Everything announced during the 30th anniversary stream

A breakdown of everything announced at the 30th anniversary Pokémon Day presentation, including game news, PokémonXP, and more.

Pokémon Wind and Waves coming in 2027 with new starters Browt, Pombon & Gecqua

The next mainline Pokémon game, Pokémon Wind and Waves, will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 with three new starters.

Prince and Joker reunite in LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT

The game features Prince's "Partyman" in a recreation of the art gallery sequence from Tim Burton's 1989 Batman movie.

AfterShock’s ASTRONAUT DOWN heading to Netflix

Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail will produce the film version of the 2022 sci-fi thriller by James Patrick and Rubine.

Review: MARIO TENNIS FEVER adds new flavor to a Nintendo mainstay

Last September's Nintendo Direct included the reveal of Mario...

Odessa A’zion’s STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ’85 role revealed

A'zion will play the group's new "barbarian" on the cartoon set between Stranger Things 2 and 3, which will premiere on April 23.

Wrestling News and History

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

NYCC ’25: DC x AEW crossover debuting at event

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

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