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Exclusive Preview: Fantagraphics publishes Akane Torikai’s WANDERING CAT’S CAGE

The science fiction josei manga Wandering Cat's Cage by Akane Torikai is now available in English in a hardcover print.

Exclusive Preview: Alien Books expands ZORRO titles with ZORRO: BLOOD OF THE PAST

Writer Alex Segura and artist Goran Sudžuka lead Zorro: Blood of Past, Alien's next addition to their Zorro line of titles

Exclusive Preview: Who doesn’t love a BAGEL?

BEC is coming up and their anthology, BAGEL, will feature eight original stories about sandwiches from top comics creators

New Angoulême Festival Finally Revealed

This has been the first public engagement by the new organisation since the conclusion of the legal case mounted by the previous organiser and original festival assocation last month

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Latest Comics News

NYCC ’14: Oni Press Shows Down With Upcoming Lineup

by Zachary Clemente NYCC started all a-bluster with large announcements, crazy crowds, fantastic costuming, crowds, swathes of booths manned by insightful and fun comics publishers...

NYCC’14: Check out Marvel’s Daredevil Promotional Images

Marvel Studios new Daredevil television show debuted some new footage and promotional material at their panel during New York Comic-Con. Included in the panel were...

SDCC 14: #comicsbeat SHARKNADO! #nycc

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TGI-FOC // Adventures in Marketing

Welcome to TGI-FOC, a weekly feature at The Beat about comics on Final Order Cut-Off (FOC) and bits of the retail process that don’t...

NYCC ’14: Trailer for Powers debuts

The first trailer for POWER, the Playstation series based on Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming's longrunning comic, debuted at theNYCC panel for the show. Sharlto Copley stars as Christian Walker and Susan Heyward as Deena Pilgrim. Copley is minus most of his outrageous accent, but he's still nutty as hell and I love it. Also, f-bombs and maybe Walker is Bi?

NYCC’14: Marvel’s Cup O’ Joe Panel Reveals a Black Vortex, Peggy Carter, and Star Wars Galore

by Alexander Jones Marvel Comics just unveiled a ton of new information regarding their publishing line, and even announced some brand new female-led titles. The...

Manga and Anime News

Wonderful Wednesdays: NIGHTHAWK, ONCE AGAIN and more from Seven Seas

Seven Seas announces three new manga series and one audiobook adaptation on this week's Wonderful Wednesdays—including Nighthawk, Once Again'

Exclusive Preview: Fantagraphics publishes Akane Torikai’s WANDERING CAT’S CAGE

The science fiction josei manga Wandering Cat's Cage by Akane Torikai is now available in English in a hardcover print.

Beat’s Bizarre Halloventure: FOG LAND is oppressive action-horror

This week, Beat's Bizarre Halloventure covers the series FOG LAND, LOVE AT FIRST FRIGHT, and LOVE MURDER BASKETBALL.

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.

Business News

Court approves another Diamond settlement as Sparkle Pop withdraws objections

All the publishers who objected to the sale of Diamond's consignment goods have now had settlements with the estate approved

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

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Entertainment

ROCK ‘EM SOCK ‘EM ROBOTS graphic novels are coming

Writer Dustin Brady and artist Dave Bardin will adapt Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots into a junior graphic novel series, debuting from Mattel Press in Summer 2027.

Blind bag THUNDERCATS #1 copies to add LYNXANA comic

Nate Cosby and Sebastián Píriz's new comic ThunderCats: Lynxana will be available with blind bag copies of the new main series' first issue from tomorrow, November 4.

Jim Rugg adds Kickstarter-exclusive to TEZUKA! GOD OF MANGA

Jim Rugg adds Kickstarter exclusive Astro Boy Blacklight Poster and T-Shirt to upcoming "TEZUKA! God of Manga" documentary

Report: Ben Wang in talks to play the MCU’s Iceman

Karate Kid: Legends and American Born Chinese star Ben Wang is set to play the X-Men's Bobby Drake/Iceman in the MCU's 2028 reboot.

First look at the return of Rom in Void Rivals #36

Rom is back in VOID RIVALS #36 from Kirkman, Hughes and company, as a major story arc wraps up in the Energon Universe

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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