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Exclusive Preview: SECRET AGENT X-9 brings the classic spy into the modern age

Mad Cave's SECRET AGENT X-9 brings Dashiell Hammett's classic spy into the modern age, and we have an exclusive preview here!

Exclusive Preview: The Lab Press releases portable editions, including SUPER SCIENCE VOL. 1

The Lab Press launches portables of ogns like Super Science Volume 1 that keep the quality of their signature designs intact

Star Trek and X-Men star SIR PATRICK STEWART dead at 86

Sir Patrick Stewart, who played Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Prof X in several X-Men movies, has died age 86.

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Meanwhile, After Nine Years, Gary Spencer Millidge’s Strangehaven Is Back…

Gary Spencer Millidge's Strangehaven may well be the best comic you've never read. Originally self-published in eighteen issues over the course of ten years,...

Stjepan Sejic is the new artist on Rat Queens

Following the departure of co-creator Roc Upchurch, Rat Queens is getting a new artist for issues 9-11: Stjepan Sejic, already an Image name for his work on Sunstone. Kurtis J. Wiebe continues as writer of the popular female-led sword-and-sorcery title. Tess Fowler is drawing the The RAT QUEENS SPECIAL: BRAGA #1, which comes out on January 14, with Sejic taking over for issue #9 out on February 25.

Interview: Editor Marta Tanrikulu on Diving into ‘Out of the Blue’

Just a few months ago I came across a call for creators to submit stories to be published in a then-untitled anthology made up of stories that, for one reason or another, had yet to find a home. Before I knew it, the anthology was released digitally on DriveThruComics and sent to the presses for December 1st release. To get my head around the quick turnaround and the quality of a book made up of seemingly “unwanted” stories, I spoke with one of the editors, Marta Goodrich Tanrikulu. She informed me of the process that lead to the creation of the anthology, eventually titled Out of the Blue: A Collection of Strange Stories.

Marvel confirms 1 million in sales for Star Wars #1

Marvel's svp of sales David Gabriel has  confirmed that STAR WARS #1 will sell 1 million copies.  And already my inbox is jammed with missives...

She Makes Comics is now available, and here’s an exclusive clip about Friend of Lulu

http://youtu.be/b443LL0vkT4 She Makes Comics, Marisa Stotter's documentary about women in comics, is now available. You can download it for $9.99 or pre-order a DVD...

Manga and Anime News

Anime Review: The melancholy world of VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU

Blu-ray out now of the classic OVA that asks the very important question; do monsters ever feel alone?

Manga Mavericks Books and Omoi Announce Classic Manga GEORGIE License

Manga Mavericks Books and Omoi have announced a new classic shojo manga license, Georgie

Wonderful Wednesdays: Seven Seas Announces Multiple Title Licenses and Audiobook

Seven Seas announces multiple titles for release as well as an audiobook in this Wonderful Wednesday announcement.

Beat’s Bizarre Halloventure: xxxHOLIC’s human horrors

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the series xxxHOLIC, INCOMPLETE, and GIVE MY REGARDS TO BLACK JACK.

Beat’s Bizarre Halloventure: MANHOLE will make you sick

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga and manhwa series ERMA, HOW ABOUT A COSMIC HORROR? and MANHOLE.

NYCC ’26 INTERVIEW: Voice actors Aoi Yuki and Takeo Otsuka on THE APOTHECARY DIARIES

The lead voice actors talk about Maomao, Jinshi, their characters' relationships, and the differences between feature film and TV animation.

Business News

Court approves settlement between Diamond Estate, the Palik Group and Sparkle Pop

The court has approved the settlement among The Palik Group, Sparkle Pop and the Diamond estate, bringing the saga one step closer to a conclusion

White Ash Comics joins IDW as imprint

The White Ash Universe is joining IDW as an imprint, with publisher Charlie Stickney on board

NYCC 2026 had 1,553 exclusives according to CovrPrice

According to CovrPrice, there were 1,533 exclusives at NYCC 2026, a staggering 264% rise in just three years 

NYCC ’26: Is NYCC even sustainable?

20 years on, NYCC 2026 is in the books, but how the show evolves has a lot of financial and logistical considerations

DC Comics will now report to Skydance’s Josh Silverman

A former Marvel executive will now oversee the publishing and consumer products divisions at Skydance, including DC Comics

NYCC ’26: Marvel’s Steve Wacker Retailer Day speech – in full

At NYCC Retailer Day, Marvel's new Editor in Chief Steve Wacker spent more than half an hour telling store owners what they can expect from the new Marvel

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Entertainment

James Gunn reveals if THE SUICIDE SQUAD is DCU canon on one-off podcast

On a special one-off podcast revisiting the 2021 film, James Gunn suggests the movie's canonical status may be up to Margot Robbie, and provides an update on casting the DCU's Batman.

Star Trek and X-Men star SIR PATRICK STEWART dead at 86

Sir Patrick Stewart, who played Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Prof X in several X-Men movies, has died age 86.

Anime Review: The melancholy world of VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU

Blu-ray out now of the classic OVA that asks the very important question; do monsters ever feel alone?

NYCC ’26: Exploring the lore behind the gore of CRYSTAL LAKE

The showrunner and actors discuss working on the new Friday the 13th prequel series.

Report: Connor Storrie to join GHOST RIDER reboot

Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie will reportedly play the villain in the Ryan Gosling Ghost Rider movie, releasing July 28, 2028.

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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