March 22, 1994 was the debut of Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1, the first appearance of Mike Mignola's now-iconic character. There have been special...

Cartoonists

Boondocks Returns to Adult Swim for 4th and Final Season without Aaron MacGruder

by Pam Auditore Update: 3/22/2014 The Fourth and Final Season of the Boondocks animated TV series will premiere Monday, April 21 at 10:30p.m (ET/PT) on Adult Swim. The...

Oni

Oni Reveals 2014 plans with Bunn, Fialkov, Fawkes and many more

Oni just released a preview of their 2014 output and it's an eclectic mix for sure with books by familiar faces such as Ray Fawkes and Cullen Bunn, but some new people as well. (Can you guess which one is our favorite? Hint; Meow meow meow meow.) Here's what to look for in the graphic novel line-up for summer 2014 and beyond.

Webcomic Alert: Default Trigger, a SF comic about student loans

Over the last few years I've done a series of panels called "How to Get News Coverage" (organized by Rik Offenberger) at various cons...

Interviews

The Beat Podcasts! More To Come: Brian Stelfreeze, Justin Jordan & Rico Renzi interviewed

Straight from the offices of Publishers Weekly, it’s More to Come! Your podcast source of comics news and discussion starring The Beat’s own Heidi...

Image

“You Choose” Alison Sampson and Nathan Edmondson on “Genesis” [Interview]

Out this April comes a one-shot from Image Comics by the creative team of Nathan Edmondson, Alison Sampson and Jason Wordie. Called Genesis, this...

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Manga and Anime News

Titan Manga announces 5 new manga licenses for Summer 2027

Lisa de la Cruz - 11/09/2026 2:45 pm 0

The publisher has announced 5 new manga licenses ranging from the occult to dating and rock n roll.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: THE EGG PROJECT is a delight

Adam Wescott - 11/09/2026 2:00 pm 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers ALL EYES ON NEKOYASHIKI-KUN! NOTICE ME, NOT MY CHARACTERS, AOASHI and THE EGG PROJECT.

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

Merve Giray - 11/05/2026 8:45 am 0

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

Merve Giray - 11/04/2026 4:00 pm 0

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

Lisa de la Cruz - 11/04/2026 10:30 am 0

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

Adam Wescott - 11/02/2026 2:45 pm 0

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

Business News

Monday shocker: Gunn and Safran out at DC Studios

Heidi MacDonald - 11/09/2026 1:15 pm 3

In a Monday morning shock, Peter Safran and James Gunn are stepping down at DC Studios to be replaced by The Breadwinner producer Jeremy Latcham.

Gladstone Investment Corp. acquires majority stake in McFarlane Toys

Heidi MacDonald - 11/09/2026 9:30 am 1

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

Heidi MacDonald - 11/09/2026 9:15 am 0

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

Heidi MacDonald - 11/02/2026 9:30 am 2

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

Heidi MacDonald - 10/28/2026 9:30 am 0

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

Heidi MacDonald - 10/27/2026 5:45 pm 0

The White Ash Universe is joining IDW as an imprint, with publisher Charlie Stickney on board

Reviews

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Film Review: GODZILLA MINUS ZERO doesn’t disappoint

Takashi Yamazaki makes the rare sequel as good as its predecessor while considerably upping the stakes for his heroes.

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Classic Comic Compendium: THE WORM, a classic creator jam comic you’ve likely never heard of

The Worm is almost certainly the greatest comics jam comic that you've never heard of, featuring David Lloyd and Alan Moore.

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Marvel Rundown: AVENGERS #1 kicks off a new era

This week we cover Avengers # 1, Wolverine #29, and the debut of Friendly Neighborhood Mary Jane.

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Classic Comic Compendium: Looking at MIRACLEMAN – BOOK THREE – OLYMPUS in lieu of recent developments

There's been a lot of focus on Miracleman of late due to recent developments. Our columnist looks at a classic story.

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THE COMICS COURIER #5 launches on Kickstarter today!

THE COMICS COURIER #5 launches on Kickstarter today, and yours truly has an entry in this issue along with a long list of top comics critics

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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?

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Graphic Novel Review: THE ABYSS OF OBLIVION examines Spain’s haunted past

A new historical graphic novel illustrated by Paco Roca and written by Rodrigo Terrasa.

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Halloween Beat: DELUSION asks an artist to paint the portrait of a vampire

Painting with a vampire.

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The Marvel Rundown: Spider-Man gets his revenge against Ravage

The Marvel Rundown takes a look at The Amazing Spider-Man #1002, where Peter Parker takes on his secret cousin, Cormac!

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