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NYCC ’26: DC’s Next Level panel comes out swinging with big plans for 2027

The Next Level Initiative that DC Comics began this year, helmed by Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson, has been a beacon of creativity and revitalization, breathing new life into overlooked characters while expanding the stories being told across the DC Universe.

NYCC ’26: Presenting the 2026 Harvey Awards Winners

This year's awards celebrate the wide spectrum of the comics medium, from Big 2 superheroes to international translations and more.

NYCC ’26: Marvel announces Wilson & Stott on CAPTAIN MARVEL, DAREDEVIL #700, and more

The Bullpen Bulletins! with Stephen Wacker panel featured a plethora of reveals and teases for upcoming books.

NYCC ’26: What comes next for DC’s Absolute Universe?

DC Comics revealed some new info about its popular Absolute Universe titles Friday on a panel at New York Comic Con.

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Podcorn Podcast V4.07- The Importance of Disclosure

Brandon and Alex have a frank discussion about the state of comics journalism.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Receives Approval from the Chicago City Council

...and there's more development around McCormick Place! Read on... Curbed Chicago reported on the recent votes by the Chicago Plan Commission approving the Lucas Museum of...

REVIEW: Mora’s and Morrison’s KLAUS #1 Makes Our Holiday Spirits Run Red

Does KLAUS bring tidings of joy, or is the series full of coal?

The Beat Goes To The Movies: SPECTRE

After a big hit like Skyfall, how does 007's next adventure fare?

X-O Manowar returns as an “International thriller” in The Kill List

X-O Manowar is on the track to issue #50. The series initially helmed by Robert Venditti is continuing publication after the landmark Valiant event...

Event: SF’s The Isotope Brings Roberta Gregory, Donna Barr, & JH Williams III to the Fans

By Victor Van Scoit The San Francisco Bay Area has some fantastic comic book shops, with each having its own take for hosting creator events....

Manga and Anime News

NYCC ’26: Yen Press announces KINO’S JOURNEY light novels, AFTER MIDNIGHT SKIN and more

Fourteen new manga, manhwa and light novel licenses were announced.

NYCC ’26: Manga goes global with MANGAPLUS, K-MANGA and MANGAUP

Editors-in-chief of three Japanese manga apps discuss trends they've noticed and things they've learned about global manga over the years.

NYCC ‘26: Crunchyroll brings a host of anime and manga first looks, including SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT

NYCC '26: Crunchyroll returns with an exclusive first look at Sekiro: No Defeat and many other announcements during the Crunchyroll Showcase panel

NYCC ’26: Aniplex and Fathom bring PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA THE MOVIE -WALPURGISNACHT: RISING- to theaters

The film will arrive exclusively in theatres in both subtitled and English dubbed formats January 16-19, 2027.

NYCC ’26: Dark Horse reflects on their manga history, and reveals new projects

The Dark Horse Manga and Manhwa: Unleash Your Collection panel revealed a number of forthcoming new translations and projects.

NYCC ’26: Dogu Publishing unveils CHAINSAW MAN metal trading card collection collab with Crunchyroll

Just 200 cards per character will be produced, in addition to 50 ultra-rare Pochita chase cards distributed randomly throughout the run.

Business News

NYCC ’26: Wacker boffo in retailer debut and more notes

The first two days of programming at New York Comic Con 2026 were all about rising sales, and renewed enthusiasm

Informa buys Clarion Events, home of Anime NYC, Awesome Con and more

The #1 event company, Informa, has just acquired the #3 event company, Clarion, in a $2.8 billion deal.

DC Studio’s Gunn and Safran to report directly to David Ellison

DC Studios and DC Comics seem to be safe and valued in the emerging corporate structure at Skydance, the merged WBD and Paramount Studios.

Look what we’ve done with $2 billion: where does the comics industry go next?

Comics have worked hard to become a $2 billion industry, but there's still a long way to go to create economic security for creators

Report: De Luca and Abdy out at WarnerMount but Gunn and Safran to stay

Lots of C-suite job changes as the combined WarnerMount studio takes shape, according to industry reports

Tapas update: site to shut down on March 31, and reactions from all over

Kakao has released information on shutting down Tapas, with a closing date of March 31, 2027. Meanwhile, Tapas's founder and creators are speaking out

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Entertainment

NYCC ’26: Nitrate Games unveils JAY AND SILENT BOB’S JOINT VENTURE gameplay trailer

An adult cozy farm sim that offers fans an opportunity to engage with and play as filmmaker Kevin Smith’s beloved cult classic characters.

NYCC ’26: AVATAR KURUK: WAVE OF CHAOS greenlit

Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting a prequel series on Paramount+, following the Water Tribe Avatar Kuruk during his rebellious teenage years, while Seven Havens gets renewed for seasons three and four.

NYCC ’26 The Lucasfilm Publishing Panel previewed what’s coming up in Star Wars books and comics

Dozens of titles across genres and formats will spotlight a galaxy far, far away over the next year.

NYCC ’26: Blumhouse taps Craig Zobel to direct SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN film

Fans are eagerly anticipating the news of potential casting, a production schedule, or even a release date.

NYCC ‘26: WotC announces latest Magic/Marvel collaboration, DARKHOLD DESTINY

The latest Marvel and Magic: The Gathering set will focus on the magical side of the Marvel Universe.

NYCC ’26: Richard Chizmar’s KILLING THE BOOGEYMAN available at the Simon and Schuster booth

The final book in the critically acclaimed Boogeyman series.

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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