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HULK relaunch by Condon and Cappuccio will be Marvel’s only 2027 Comics Giveaway Day release

Ultimate Wolverine creators Chris Condon and Alessandro Cappuccio will reunite for Bruce Banner's post-Infernal Hulk series, releasing for free on May 1, aka Comics Giveaway Day.

Exclusive Preview: SWAMP THING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN

SWAMP THING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN is set to launch in February and we have an exclusive look at the most anticipated crossover of the year

Faking Into Comics 101 Pt. 2: Just Send The Email

Letting doubts get in your way of reaching out is one of the biggest hurdles for new creators, says our columnist

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.

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Library Con: My Vegas Diary

Today marks the end of the annual conference of the American Library Association, held June 26-July 1 near Las Vegas, Nevada.  Since it offered...

Library Con: Stan Lee: “…I practically won the war…”

Building Creative Bridges has an insightful recap of Stan Lee's talk at the American Library Association's annual conference. The most hyperbolic quote? He and his colleagues,...

PREVIEW: Vertigo announces The Kitchen by Ollie Masters and Ming Doyle

Vertigo is NOT DEAD. Although a lot of people thought DC's edgy imprint would go the way of the dodo in a more cost...

The Beat’s 10th Anniversary special: The top 15 posts of the decade

As we continue our 10th anniversary SPECTACULAR here at the Beat, I thought it would be fun to look back at the top posts...

David and Meredith Finch to take over Wonder Woman — UPDATED

To be fair, this news has been out there for months and months, but USA TOday made it official: following the end of...

15 days of Boom: Mark Waid is back at Boom with new creator owner series

Boom Studios is avoiding the San Diego news crush and doing a Dynamite by making their announcements one a day until San Diego. And the first is that Mark Waid, former editor-in-chief at Boom and author of some of their most important creator driven titles, is coming back with a new series. According to the video above it's "one with a dear friend of mine, one of the most revered artists in comics" an artist he's wanted to work with for a while. It's a story that is "Dangerous" and not something another company would touch.

Manga and Anime News

Wonderful Wednesdays: 7TH TIME LOOP audiobook and more from Seven Seas

On this week's Wonderful Wednesdays, Seven Seas announces three audiobook adaptations and one new manga series to look forward to!

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

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

IDW and Official Cellar launch limited edition Godzilla Premium Agave Spirits

IDW has announced another collaboration with Official Cellar for GODZILLA Premium Agave Spirits featuring limited edition, numbered bottles.

Game Preview: SEGA’s STRANGER THAN HEAVEN could be the best start of 2027

At a special preview event SEGA let press play over four hours of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's upcoming game.

CRIMINAL teaser trailer drops

The first trailer for Criminal, the Prime Video series based on the comic by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, starring Charlie Hunnam, Adria Arjona, Emilia Clarke, and more, has revealed it will be released in two halves in January 2027.

EVIL DEAD WRATH director Francis Galluppi to write new CONSTANTINE movie

Francis Galluppi, director of the upcoming Evil Dead Wrath, will reportedly write a new John Constantine movie for DC Studios.

NYCC ’26: How KPOP DEMON HUNTERS broke international and cultural barriers

During NYCC, Neckwav, the singing voice of Abby in the film, and Emmy-nominated actor/producer and talent manager and producer Rich Ting shared their thoughts and insights on the hit animated film

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.

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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