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Oh God the SKIBIDI TOILET film is actually happening

Not an April fool's joke, Michael Bay is directing a Skibidi Toilet movie.....but will it be relevant by the time the movie comes out?

The Marvel Rundown: THE THING #1 comes out and play-ays

This week is a full rapid rundown of Marvel releases including The Thing, Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine, and Weapon X-Men.

Commentary: It’s Bigger Than Alex Graham’s Comic (With An Update)

An Instagram post by Alex Graham has stirred up a hornet's next of controversy

UPDATED: PRH ends Diamond Comics sub-distribution deal

Retailers who were ordering PRH exclusive publishers via Diamond will no longer be able to do so

DC Round-Up: SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #1 tries to do A LOT

Superman Unlimited #1 arrives at a time when Superman is everywhere, and it packs a whole lot of ideas into one issue.

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Wonderful Wednesdays: OUR SUNNY DAYS, HIBANA and more from Seven Seas

Fans rejoice as Seven Seas announces 5 titles in this week's Wonderful Wednesdays, including highly popular Boys' Love VSC "Our Sunny Days"!

Diamond Select Toys shut down and more on Diamond layoffs

According to reports, Diamond Select Toys has been shut down, as more layoffs are confirmed at various Diamond Comics divisions

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

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

SQUAD GOALS sticks the landing on WEBTOON

Shero Comics’ "Squad Goals" on WEBTOON is a sharp, funny cheer comic set in juvie, where ankle monitors and attitude come standard.

Breaking: “Massive” layoffs at Diamond Comics today

Following the sale of Diamond's assets to two separate companies, we're hearing there have been massive layoffs this Friday, with one well known exec confirmed

Manga and Anime News

Wonderful Wednesdays: OUR SUNNY DAYS, HIBANA and more from Seven Seas

Fans rejoice as Seven Seas announces 5 titles in this week's Wonderful Wednesdays, including highly popular Boys' Love VSC "Our Sunny Days"!

TOKYOPOP promises a sizzling summer lineup

TOKYOPOP and LoveLove unveil 14 new manga and light novels this summer, featuring BL, Omegaverse, fantasy, and romance titles from June to September.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Rock and roll eggplants in Natsuki Kizu’s given

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series GIVEN, THERMAE ROMAE REDUX and AVANT-GARDE YUMEKO.

Manga Review: PALACE OF THE OMEGA Volume Two sweetly satisfies

Palace of the Omega Volume Two Story and Art: Fumi...

SQUAD GOALS sticks the landing on WEBTOON

Shero Comics’ "Squad Goals" on WEBTOON is a sharp, funny cheer comic set in juvie, where ankle monitors and attitude come standard.

Pluto TV launches free HUNTER X HUNTER marathon as part of massive Ani-May celebration

Pluto TV is streaming a free all-week "Hunter x Hunter" marathon through May 18 as part of its Ani-May programming event.

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UPDATED: PRH ends Diamond Comics sub-distribution deal

Retailers who were ordering PRH exclusive publishers via Diamond will no longer be able to do so

Diamond Select Toys shut down and more on Diamond layoffs

According to reports, Diamond Select Toys has been shut down, as more layoffs are confirmed at various Diamond Comics divisions

Breaking: “Massive” layoffs at Diamond Comics today

Following the sale of Diamond's assets to two separate companies, we're hearing there have been massive layoffs this Friday, with one well known exec confirmed

It’s official: Diamond Comics acquired by Universal Distribution and Ad Populum

The sale to Universal and Ad Populum has closed and a new chapter begins for Diamond Comics.

Business Wrap-up: Rebellion goes with Lunar, Dynamite explores, comings and goings

The week in distribution news and hires, including Rebellion, Dynamite, Mad Cave and Ignition Press

Aftershock Comics emerges from bankruptcy

Aftershock Comics has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with plans to pay creditors and launch new projects

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The Marvel Rundown: THE THING #1 comes out and play-ays

This week is a full rapid rundown of Marvel releases including The Thing, Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine, and Weapon X-Men.

DC Round-Up: SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #1 tries to do A LOT

Superman Unlimited #1 arrives at a time when Superman is everywhere, and it packs a whole lot of ideas into one issue.

Wednesday Comics Reviews: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CRIMSON JUSTICE? #1 is an Alan Moore riff, and more

Whatever Happened to Crimson Justice? #1 headlines The Beat's weekly look at notable single issues outside of the Big 2.

DOCTOR WHO continues to get meta with “The Story and the Engine”

The Doctor and Belinda confront the source of the stories as The Doctor seeks revenge on those who have made him feel powerless.

Top Comics to Buy for May 21, 2025: From Alcatraz to Bigfoot to Superman

This week's Top Comics to Buy for May 21 features superheroes along with some of the best new indie books of the year so far.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Rock and roll eggplants in Natsuki Kizu’s given

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series GIVEN, THERMAE ROMAE REDUX and AVANT-GARDE YUMEKO.

Manga Review: PALACE OF THE OMEGA Volume Two sweetly satisfies

Palace of the Omega Volume Two Story and Art: Fumi Tsuyuhisa Publisher: Viz Media Imprint: SuBLime (Print & Digital) Translation: Adrienne Beck Retouching and Lettering: Gwen Butler Publication Date: May...

Classic Comic Compendium: ULTIMATE END was a swan song for the original Ultimate Universe

Although it was part of the larger Secret Wars event, Ultimate End was a satisfying wrap on the first Ultimate Universe.

Entertainment

DOCTOR WHO continues to get meta with “The Story and the Engine”

The Doctor and Belinda confront the source of the stories as The Doctor seeks revenge on those who have made him feel powerless.

Interview: AVATAR: BRAVING THE ELEMENTS podcast hosts tease more super fan celebrity guests

Janet Varney and Dante Basco discuss their deep dive rewatch of The Legend of Korra

GLITCH PRODUCTIONS secures another Indie win with Amazon Licensing Deal

An absolute win for indie animation.

Oh God the SKIBIDI TOILET film is actually happening

Not an April fool's joke, Michael Bay is directing a Skibidi Toilet movie.....but will it be relevant by the time the movie comes out?

THE LAST OF US S2x06 Recap: Happy Birthday, Kiddo

Is it a dinosaur?

Diamond Select Toys shut down and more on Diamond layoffs

According to reports, Diamond Select Toys has been shut down, as more layoffs are confirmed at various Diamond Comics divisions

Wrestling News and History

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

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

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

Historic main event tops a much improved second night card

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Saturday delivered a mixed baguette with a couple of gems

The main event was certainly one for the ages.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: We predict Wrestlemania 41

We're thinking Cena takes the belt from the American Nightmare. You?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE, John Cena Team Up With Drumstick For Summer-Long Promotion

I thought it was CM Punk who famously demanded more WWE ice cream?