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Graphic Novel Review: IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI is a walkthrough of LGBTQ+, American history

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George Takei offers a profoundly personal and unflinching view of his life, weaving historical context to provide a portrait of America.
Business News

The Week in Diamond: non-payments, non-shipping and $10 million lost value

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As Diamond's value shrinks, concerns over product and payments grow, and the Dynamite situation remains unclear
News

The Beat Digest 06/13/25: IDW resurrects THE TWILIGHT ZONE

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On today's Digest, IDW Dark unveils its revival of THE TWILIGHT ZONE, SUPERMAN gets a third trailer, and "fridge" enters the dictionary.
Comics

Exclusive Preview: English-language edition of Ileana Surducan’s THE LOST SUNDAY

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The Beat is excited to share an exlcusive preview of Ileana Surducan's The Lost Sunday.

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Graphic Novel Review: AMUSEMENT PARK adaptation is short on thrills

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Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up

Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: HELLWHALERS, ITTO, BUCK ROGERS, and three more projects you’ll love

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Trade Rating

Graphic Novel Review: IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI is a walkthrough of LGBTQ+, American history

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Indie Comics

Bad Idea announce CUL-DE-SAC #1 IMPALED EDITION

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Business News

The Week in Diamond: non-payments, non-shipping and $10 million lost value

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Marvel

Danny Rand returns as THE UNDEAD IRON FIST

Four-issue limited series from Jason Loo and Fran Galán launches in September
Clover Press

Exclusive: Check out THE MARVEL ART OF TYLER KIRKHAM Kickstarter mini prints

Clover Press launched The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham Kickstarter campaign with backer-exclusive mini prints and more.
Movies

Movie Review: TORNADO Serves A Solid Revenge Dish of Western & Eastern Violence

A samurai western that cuts deep
Top Comics to Buy

Top Comics to Buy for June 11, 2025: New books that feel familiar

This week's Top Comics to Buy for June 11 features a nice mix of new books fresh story arcs, including from Absolute Batman.
Business News

Sparkle Pop files complaint against Alliance Entertainment for stealing trade secrets

Diamond Comic's new buyer is suing Diamond Comic's spurned buyer over hiring employees to reveal valuable trade secrets.
Rebellion

New book BIG-ASS SWORD features more than just a big-ass sword

To prepare for the upcoming release of his new book BIG-ASS SWORD, cartoonist Andreas Butzbach took us behind the scenes.
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Manga and Anime News

animate opens first-ever store in France with Paris POP UP location this July

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animate opens its first-ever store in France with a Paris POP UP shop launching July 1, 2025, just steps from Opéra Station.

ROMEO’S BLUE SKIES Blu-Ray is coming July 29 from AnimEigo

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"Romeo's Blue Skies," the beloved 1995 anime based on "Die Schwarzen Brüder," is finally getting an English-subtitled Blu-ray release on July 29.

GlobalComix launches “Watch,” a new hub for comic and manga video content

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GlobalComix launches "Watch," a new video hub featuring top YouTube creators in comics, manga, and more. Now live and free to access!

Aniplex of America announces June launch for ALTERNA VVELT – BLUE EXORCIST ANOTHER STORY –

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"Alterna Vvelt – Blue Exorcist Another Story –" launches globally on June 25 for iOS & Android with 400K+ pre-registrations.

Wonderful Wednesdays: EXOTIC ANIMAL DOCTOR, I HAVE A SECRET audiobook and more from Seven Seas

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This week's Wonderful Wednesdays focuses on manga and audiobook adaptations, bringing fans variety and new titles to discover!

Manga Review: SWEET OR BITTER LOVE unites a self-loathing loner with the prince of the office

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Sweet or Bitter Love Story and Art: Kon-ro Publisher: TOKYOPOP (Print &...
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Business News

The Week in Diamond: non-payments, non-shipping and $10 million lost value

Heidi MacDonald - 1
As Diamond's value shrinks, concerns over product and payments grow, and the Dynamite situation remains unclear

Sparkle Pop files complaint against Alliance Entertainment for stealing trade secrets

Heidi MacDonald - 2
Diamond Comic's new buyer is suing Diamond Comic's spurned buyer over hiring employees to reveal valuable trade secrets.

Status report: Why is Alliance hiring Diamond Comics employees and more

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A status report on Universal, Ad Populum, Alliance Entertainment, SLG, ComicSuite, and many more in the wake of the Diamond Bankruptcy

New player on the scene: Philbo Distribution

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A new distributor for indie comics, Philbo Distribution has signed up Zenescope, Antarctic, and more, with plans to launch in July.

Author, Author: should graphic novels be shelved by author?

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Would shelving graphic novels by author help sell more books? Rich Johnson explains why he thinks it would.

Aethon Books acquires majority stake in Vault Comics

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Aethon Books has acquired a majority stake in indie comic publisher Vault Comics, following previous team-ups
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Graphic Novel Review: AMUSEMENT PARK adaptation is short on thrills

The Amusement Park, which is a 50-year-old cult classic film by George A. Romero, has a new comics adaptation.
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Graphic Novel Review: IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI is a walkthrough of LGBTQ+, American history

George Takei offers a profoundly personal and unflinching view of his life, weaving historical context to provide a portrait of America.
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Horror Beat: PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS is bloody awesome

Let's go hunting!
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Graphic Novel Review: LOVE, MISHA is the story of a nonbinary child and their distant mother

Askel Aden's new book, Love, Misha, adds another option for young readers to interact with varied experiences.
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Review: Paying for It is a surprisingly charming movie

Sook-Yin Lee's film version of Chester Brown's graphic novel about paying for sex is a surprisingly touching character study
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The Marvel Rundown: MARVEL UNITED: A PRIDE SPECIAL stands against hate while DEATH OF THE SILVER SURFER #1 waxes poetic

Check out reviews of Marvel United: A Pride Special, Death of the Silver Surfer, plus a rapid rundown of the latest releases from Marvel.
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DC Round-Up: DC Round-Up: Lemire and Nguyen explore grief and rage with ROBIN & BATMAN – JASON TODD

Robin & Batman - Jason Todd sees the team of Lemire and Nguyen return to explore the experience of another Robin.
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Wednesday Comics Review: The new EC comics ongoing, BLOOD TYPE #1, leads the week

This week's lead Wednesday comics review if the new EC ongoing, BLOOD TYPE #1, but we also have our usual line-up of other reviews as well.
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Manga Review: SWEET OR BITTER LOVE unites a self-loathing loner with the prince of the office

Sweet or Bitter Love Story and Art: Kon-ro Publisher: TOKYOPOP (Print & Digital) Imprint: LoveLove Translation:  Jacqueline Fung Typesetting:  Vibrant Publishing Studio Publication Date:  June 10, 2025 Rating:  Mature 18+ Genre:  Boys Love,...
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Entertainment

Horror Beat: Another hard-to-watch horror movie is on the horizon with The Onetti Brothers’ 1978

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Dictatorships barely need any help becoming their own horror movies.

GlobalComix launches “Watch,” a new hub for comic and manga video content

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GlobalComix launches "Watch," a new video hub featuring top YouTube creators in comics, manga, and more. Now live and free to access!

Aniplex of America announces June launch for ALTERNA VVELT – BLUE EXORCIST ANOTHER STORY –

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"Alterna Vvelt – Blue Exorcist Another Story –" launches globally on June 25 for iOS & Android with 400K+ pre-registrations.

Horror Beat: PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS is bloody awesome

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Let's go hunting!

EVIL DEAD IN CONCERT to go on 50-city North American Tour, complete with a new restoration of the film

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Here’s hoping the instruments are made from human bones.

Hit it no more: Paramount+ announces the final season of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS

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Remember when we had new Star Trek on a weekly basis? Pour one out for the good times

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: YEETS lost like tears in the rain as Gunther beats Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight title

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YEET no more, for now.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Kane and The Legend of May 19th

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One of the more puzzling angles of the Ruthless Aggression Era probably doesn't even rank on Kane's Top 10 Worst Storylines

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Dark Side of the Ring’s THE SHEIK episode is an ode to kayfabe, features a spotlight on the late SABU

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Hardcore runs in the family.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE’s Post-WrestleMania picture takes shape with a decent but uneven Backlash PLE

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A couple of gems alongside the slightly underwhelming revival of a classic rivalry

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Fantasy Booking The Final Boss Saga

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How does this all end?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Sunday a livelier affair as John Cena makes history

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Historic main event tops a much improved second night card
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