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Interview: NYPL Best New Comics committee chairs on why librarians make great comic book readers

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One of the most anticipated lists of the year.
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Translation controversy hits new editions of FIVE STAR STORIES

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Troubling accusations against the translator for the new edition of Nagano's Five Star Stories from Titan have come to light and ignited a controversy
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ComicsPRO names Moni Barrette as new Executive Director

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ComicsPRO has announced the hiring of 20-year comics vet Moni Barrette as its new Executive Director after a two month search
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Graphic Novel Review: MY FRIEND KIM JONG UN and what it means to have a dictator for a neighbor

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In My Friend Kim Jong Un, Keum Suk Gendry-Kim sets out to understand a dictator while showing what it means to have him for a neighbour.

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Interview: NYPL Best New Comics committee chairs on why librarians make great comic book readers

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LANDS UNKNOWN universe returns with FURIOUS REDBROW

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Exclusive Cover Reveal: Magic and myth meet in BEAST QUEST: RISE OF THE FIRE DRAGON

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Translation controversy hits new editions of FIVE STAR STORIES

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Marvel

Marvel lays the first BRICK with AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: POWER AND RESPONSIBILITY

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Politics

Preview: “The History of Nonviolence” from Occupy Comics #3

Occupy Comics #3, the final issue of the Kickstartered anthology, came out today, and to celebrate the release — as well as the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech—Black Mask Studio made a preview of "The History of Non-Violence" by Caleb Monroe and Theo Ellsworth available.
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Fraction and Zdarsky unveil their Sex Criminals

Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky are collaborating on a new Image ongoing about two people who can stop time when they have sex. We'll...
Jack Kirby

It’s Jack Kirby’s 96th Birthday

.555308_10201377199728161_996982965_n.jpg Today would have been the 96th birthday of Jack "King" Kirby. 26 years ago, on the occasion of Jack's 70th birthday, I was in the basement of the Hotel San Diego with about 600 of my fellow professionals as we waited in a dark room for Jack to appear.
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Colorist Brian Reber on his Exclusive Valiant Contract

Valiant Comics have been building up an exclusive roster of creators over the last few months. From writer Joshua Drysart to artists Doug Braithwaite...
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EXCLUSIVE: Don’t believe everything you read on the internet

I got an email yesterday urging me to link to this piece from Unleash The Fanboy that reasons that Jarvis, Tony Stark's robotic AI...
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Comings and Goings: Todd Allen joins Aerbook

If you've been wondering why Todd Allen hasn't been posting too much at the Beat any more, it's for a good reason. He's been...
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Manga and Anime News

Translation controversy hits new editions of FIVE STAR STORIES

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Troubling accusations against the translator for the new edition of Nagano's Five Star Stories from Titan have come to light and ignited a controversy

BluPetal acquires English license for MY TATTOOED CHILDHOOD BEST FRIEND’S RESTRICTIONS ARE HARSH

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A spicy Teens' Love story about a rookie working woman whose suppressed feelings and sudden jealousy disrupt the delicate balance of living with her childhood friend.

Kodama Tales announces three new licenses for Summer 2027

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Find out what's to come from the manga publisher.

TEZUKA! GOD OF MANGA Roundtable with Dave Baker, Jason Andrew Cohn, Samuel Sattin, and Nicole Goux

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The new documentary aims to bring greater attention to Osamu Tezuka in the West. The director and participants sit down to talk about Tezuka.

Titan Manga announces 5 new manga licenses for Summer 2027

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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

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers ALL EYES ON NEKOYASHIKI-KUN! NOTICE ME, NOT MY CHARACTERS, AOASHI and THE EGG PROJECT.
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ComicsPRO names Moni Barrette as new Executive Director

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ComicsPRO has announced the hiring of 20-year comics vet Moni Barrette as its new Executive Director after a two month search

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 11/13/26: Comic strip reprints galore, journalism fights back, and Mark Millar, Tycoon

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A news round-up featuring tidings of variants, comic cons, distribution, comic strip reprints, and Mark Millar

Is DC for sale? Come on now.

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Thanks to social media and the churn of YouTube and content farms, many fake facts have been circulating this week about the DCU

The spin cycle on the DC Studios changes has already hit high gear

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As Skydance now has to rebuild the pipeline for the DCU, various spins on the situation began to be floated in the trades

Monday shocker: Gunn and Safran out at DC Studios

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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

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Gladstone Investment has acquired McFarlane Toys, although founder Todd McFarlane will remain involved with the company
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Graphic Novel Review: MY FRIEND KIM JONG UN and what it means to have a dictator for a neighbor

In My Friend Kim Jong Un, Keum Suk Gendry-Kim sets out to understand a dictator while showing what it means to have him for a neighbour.
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Horror Beat: Terror Noir DEMENTIA puts a woman in a nightmare of man’s making

An experimental talkie without dialogue.
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Graphic Nonfiction Review: BITTER PILL makes early AIDS history approachable, without oversimplifying

In history graphic novel Bitter Pill, we follow journalist Randy Shilts' endeavor to bring HIV/AIDS out of the shadows in the early 1980s.
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The Marvel Rundown- It’s a New World in Captain America #17

Marvel Rundown returns this week to look at Captain America #17 and Predator vs Punisher #1.
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DC Round-Up: OOPS! ALL ROUND-UPS Edition

We look at seven of DC's new releases for the week, including BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE - DYNAMIC DUOS #4, SUPERGIRL #19, TEEN TITANS #3, and more.
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Horror Beat: KICK ON Goes For Blood Above All Else 

Brutal gore and tension make up for story and character.
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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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Entertainment

Recap: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER season 3×4

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Galadriel, Arondir and Marnûkh stage a rescue in Gundabad on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3, episode 4, which combines a shocking conclusion with an unexpected reveal in Numenor, and some questionable decisions for the titular story and the drama in Khazad-dum.

Horror Beat: Terror Noir DEMENTIA puts a woman in a nightmare of man’s making

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An experimental talkie without dialogue.

Recap: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER season 3×3

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Gandalf takes center stage on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3, episode 3, The Secret Fire, but the strongest parts belong to Marnûkh and Sauron.

Recap: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER season 3×2

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3, episode 2, The Gift of Men, switches the focus to the civil war in Numenor, where Earien finds herself torn between the King's Men and the Faithful, all while Sauron continues to recruit Ring-servants.

Recap: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER season 3×1

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's third season premiere, Marnûkh, sees Sauron's might bearing down on Middle-earth five years after the fall of Eregion, but with one key element still eluding him in his quest to enslave the Elves.

The spin cycle on the DC Studios changes has already hit high gear

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As Skydance now has to rebuild the pipeline for the DCU, various spins on the situation began to be floated in the trades

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Danhausen just won the Knicks an NBA championship

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A simple uncursing ended a 53-year championship drought.

Girls just wanna have San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Cyndi Lauper WWE action figures

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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

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Turnbuckle BEATdown: Wrestlemania? More like Admania

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Did Hulk Hogan get more screentime than most matches?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Why the F*CK ICE chants in the Brody King vs MJF match were an important moment in wrestling

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Brody has become wrestling’s voice of resistance.

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

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