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Tiny Onion signs first look deal with Blumhouse Atomic

Tiny Onion and BlumHouse Atomic have signed a first look deal with Exquisite Corpses the first project to go into development

The Comics Beat STAR TREK crew remembers SIR PATRICK STEWART

Comics Beat's Star Trek team gathers in Ten Forward to fondly remember Sir Patrick Stewart, Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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

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Salt Lake CIty’s FanX drew 100,000

Well it's seems the Salt Lake City con hits its goal with 100,00 attendees, according to a press release. That would make it the third biggest show in the US. Show Runner Dan Farr is very bullish on the show.

Comics continues to be one of the most successful categories on Kickstarter

While writing the previous item, I played around with the Kickstarter stat page, to see how comics are doing—and they are doing very well! While comics crowdfunding projects have the second lowest number of projects—3,944. one tenth that of the top category, film and video with 34,985—they have the fourth highest success rate! Here's the top four:

Kickstarter adds sub-categories to comics projects

This went out last week but I haven't seen it noted too much in comics circles: Kickstarter has added subcategories to the various main categories for projects. 94 subcategories were added, to aid both creators and backers in finding suitable projects.

DC’s July comics announcements; The coming of Grayson and what’s coming in September

DC’s July comics announcements; The coming of Grayson and what’s coming in Septemberhttp://ift.tt/1gPzNtP Tweet Here’s the DCU and New 52 solicits for July — and...

DC’s July comics announcements; The coming of Grayson and what’s coming in September

Here's the DCU and New 52 solicits for July -- and as a BONUS becuase of the lead time needed for the lenticular covers, the September Future's End solicits, with NO CREATIVE TEAMS ATTACHED, probably because ANYTHING could happen between now and then. We'll have Vertigo and trades in the next post. Of note -- the new Grayson, Teen Titans and Suicide SQuad books and HArley Quinn at Comic-Con by Amanda conner -- a good time is guaranteed in that one.

Mainstream media discovers Adventure Time!

Well, to be fair, the sixth season debuted last night, so a big media push is only natural. Emily Nussbaum did the honors for...

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

Gladstone Investment Corp. acquires majority stake in McFarlane Toys

Gladstone Investment has acquired McFarlane Toys, although founder Todd McFarlane will remain involved with the company

Tiny Onion signs first look deal with Blumhouse Atomic

Tiny Onion and BlumHouse Atomic have signed a first look deal with Exquisite Corpses the first project to go into development

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 

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Entertainment

The Comics Beat STAR TREK crew remembers SIR PATRICK STEWART

Comics Beat's Star Trek team gathers in Ten Forward to fondly remember Sir Patrick Stewart, Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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

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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