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DC Round-Up: Condon, Montos, and co. exit Star City in GREEN ARROW #31

A standout run on Green Arrow concludes in Green Arrow #31. Plus, we look at the Absolute line's final releases of the year and the last bouts of DC K.O. All Fight Month.

Top Comics to Buy for December 24, 2025: Visions of good comics releases for Christmas Eve

This week's top comics to buy for December 24 features Absolute Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Powers, Orla!, and much more!

The Beat’s Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Are you just now realizing that the holidays are upon us? The Beat's Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide is here to save the day!

Exclusive Preview: Merry Antichristmas from Gudsnuk’s TOUCHED BY A DEMON

Get a sneak peek at Kristen Gudsnuk's Touched by a Demon, in which the main character attends an Anti-Christmas party. Happy Holidays!

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Latest Comics News

Jimmy Olsen-Led DC CRIME series planned for HBO Max

Skyler Gisondo, who played the role of Jimmy Olsen in James Gunn's Superman, is set to reprise the role in a new, format-bending series from the creators of American Vandal. Titled DC Crime, Variety reports that HBO Max is developing a (fake) true crime docuseries set in the DC Universe.

V FOR VENDETTA getting the WATCHMEN treatment with HBO series

V for Vendetta, the celebrated comic book by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, is heading back to the screen. HBO has tapped Pete Jackson for a TV adaptation.

Crunchyroll Manga adds 26 titles from Titan Books

26 new titles are now available on Crunchyroll Manga!

For 9 cents a LEGO, you can build the U.S.S. Enterprise-D

The Star Trek x LEGO collaboration is fulfilling the brick-building dreams of many lifelong Trekkies who grew up alongside both brands.

ANGOULÊME 2026 in serious doubt as publishers and authors cancel to protest Bondoux’s involvement

Creators and publishers are threatening a boycott after controversial organisation 9e Art+ and its owner Franck Bondoux are set to resume their place as organisers of the Angoulême Festival

Taika Waititi to direct holiday short for Disney

Beginning next month, Disney will launch a 20-city "Holiday Magic Tour," an event that kicks off today with a short film directed by Thor: Ragnarok filmmaker Taika Waititi.

Manga and Anime News

Crunchyroll Winter 2026 anime line up is here!

Crunchyroll has revealed its winter 2026 anime lineup, including Oshi no Ko, Trigun Starblaze, Frieren, and more. Here's the full slate.

Top 10 most downloaded titles in BOOK☆WALKER of 2025

BOOK☆WALKER Global’s 2025 eBook Ranking reveals the top 10 most-downloaded light novels and manga worldwide, including The Eminence in Shadow and The Apothecary Diaries.

The Beat’s Best Anime of 2025

The Beat staff presents its picks for the Best Anime of 2025, including new and ongoing series, as well as feature-length films.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HAUNTRESS will haunt your dreams

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga and webtoon series DISSOLVING CLASSROOM, EARTHSHINE and HAUNTRESS.

Yen Press announces 2 audiobook adaptations & 9 new licenses

Yen Press has announced two audiobook adaptations, eight new manga licenses, and a Konosuba TRPG companion rule book for summer 2026.

GlobalComix announces limited “keep it forever” holiday bundle

New annual GlobalComix Gold subscribers will keep ten high-profile comics from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Kodansha—permanently.

Business News

U.S. Congressman calling for a federal investigation into the sale of Beckett

“In less than five years, Collectors has systematically eliminated its competitors through serial acquisitions,” read the letter published by Congressman Ryan

Sony acquires majority control of PEANUTS rights

The Schulz family will retain 20 percent of the rights, while WildBrain will continue to produce new Peanuts media for Apple TV.

Collectors Universe acquires grading company Beckett

"The iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors.

What Diamond’s Chapter 7 filing might mean, and digging into those billable hours

What does Diamond's Chapter 7 filing mean for publishers? And what does a bankruptcy administrator do all day?

Diamond files to convert their bankruptcy to Chapter 7

Diamond has filed a motion to convert its bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 after Chase Bank refused to continue to lend them money.

Robert Kirkman announced as keynote speaker for ComicsPRO 2026

Always a strong supporter of the direct market, Skybound's Robert Kirkman will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ComicsPRO Industry Conference

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Entertainment

The Room in the Tower airs Christmas Eve

The newest Ghost Story for Christmas, The Room in the Tower, airs Christmas Eve

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “Sorcerer”

We break down the return of several characters, the awesome ending, and more in our spoiler-filled look at the final season's fourth chapter.

U.S. Congressman calling for a federal investigation into the sale of Beckett

“In less than five years, Collectors has systematically eliminated its competitors through serial acquisitions,” read the letter published by Congressman Ryan

First AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY teaser arrives online

The brief teaser, which reveals a character not seen since Endgame, was released in theaters with Avatar: Fire and Ash last week.

THE BEAUTY teaser trailer drops

The sci-fi body horror series, based on the comic by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, premieres on FX and Hulu on January 21.

The Beat’s Best Movies of 2025

The Beat staff and contributors nominate their picks for the Best Movies of 2025, from animated hits to horror to documentaries.

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?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: So, WRESTLEMANIA is coming to Saudi Arabia

It would mark the company's first ever overseas Wrestlemania.