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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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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...

July’s cover theme will be THE BATMAN!

DC has announced its latest month of cover variants and the topic is Batman, in honor of his 75th Anniversary. Artists include Kevin Nowlan,...

Another take on Comixology Submit

The excited combustion of the Amazon/Comixology announcement has cooled off and now people are just wondering when the first effects of this blockbuster deal will be seen. While many people have been fretting about the survival of Comixology Submit—their upload it yourself, share the profits platform for indie comics—it doesn't seem like the kind of thing that Amazon would be averse to since they are also big on upload it yourself portals. When I first wrote about his deal, I linked to Ryan Estrada's take on Submit, which was that it wasn't ahuge money maker for him. However I received an alternate view of Submit from Graham Johnson, co-creator of Of Stars and Sword (above)and a member of Serious Turtle Studios.

Introducing a new resource page for working in comics

At the MGA Con a few weeks ago I was on a panel on breaking into comics, and someone asked about resources for writing...

Writers wanted: C2E2 and beyond

Are you going to C2E2? The Beat is not for the FIRST TIME. Torsten will be there for all the inside story as only Torsten can cover it, but if you have a hankering to listen to people make awkward banter about upcoming comics and then race to feverishly type it up, you may be just the person we're looking for! If you'd be interested in covering it for The Beat, email me at comicsbeat at gmail dot com.

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 4/22/14 – shocking facts that will leave you limp!

§ Big big ups to Shannon O'Leary and Pam Auditore for their WonderCon coverage! You guys are THE BEST. § Here is that big...

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

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

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.

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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