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Top Comics to Buy for May 15, 2024: Endings and beginnings
This week's Top Comics to Buy for May 15 features Batman/Dylan Dog, Dark Ride, Doom, My Bad, and all the usual lists!
Exclusive: Mad Cave announces new crime series KOSHER MAFIA from Hazan & Kivela
Mad Cave Studios has announced a new crime series, Kosher Mafia, written by David Hazan and illustrated by Sami Kivelä launching in August.
DC Round-Up
DC Round-Up: BATMAN/DYLAN DOG #3 concludes an all-time great crossover
Batman/Dylan Dog #3 is this week's main review in the DC Round-Up, with blurbs about Action Comics and Batman & Robin.
Exclusive Preview: SEOUL BEFORE SUNRISE offers a surreal perspective on grief
Check out a preview from Samir Dahmani's new graphic novel, Seoul Before Sunrise, before it hits shelves on May 21.
Deanna Destito promoted to Managing Editor at The Beat
Deanna Destito has been promoted to Managing Editor at The Beat, along with more promotions and additions.
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Storm joins Earth’s Mightiest Heroes
Storm is becoming an Avenger this August with AVENGERS #17. The series will be written by Jed MacKay with debut artwork by G.O.D.S. artist...
Wednesday Comics
Wednesday Comics Reviews: Your ENERGON UNIVERSE SPECIAL check-in
The Energon Universe Special is this week's main Wednesday Comics review, but we also have blurbs about Crocodile Black and Mugshots!
Anime
Anime Review: SPY X FAMILY: CODE WHITE is a wacky family vacation
The first feature film for SPY X FAMILY provides lots of laughs for long-time anime fans and newcomers, with some inconsistencies
Ahoy
Exclusive: Ahoy announces MY BAD: ESCAPE FROM PECULIAR ISLAND limited series
Ahoy Comics has announced the May return of the MY BAD universe with a new limited series, ESCAPE FROM PECULIAR ISLAND.
Business News
D&Q to debut English edition of Sanpei Shirato’s THE LEGEND OF KAMUI in January 2025
In their continuing efforts to publish important work of manga in English, Montreal-based graphic novel publisher Drawn and Quarterly revealed the cover for their...
Business News
AI manga translation start-up Orange gets $20 million in funding
Orange Inc., developers of a Japanese-to-English language manga localization tool, announced earlier this week that it secured 2.92 billion yen (approximately $19.4 million USD,...
Television
Cast of DOCTOR WHO chat up season 14’s new adventures!
The cast of DOCTOR WHO chat up season 14's brand new adventures, details on the fifteenth Doctor, and much more!
Business News
D&Q to debut English edition of Sanpei Shirato’s THE LEGEND OF KAMUI in January 2025
In their continuing efforts to publish important work of...
AI manga translation start-up Orange gets $20 million in funding
Orange Inc., developers of a Japanese-to-English language manga localization...
Sales Charts: Top Ten Most Popular Comics on GlobalComix the week of May 5, 2024
Come get your sales chart! There's a new #1 atop the Top Ten Most Popular comics on @GlobalComix this week.
Super Like or Super Dud? Inside Webtoon’s new program
WEBTOON rolled out its Super Likes program for tipping creators this week but there were many complaints.
Marvel’s Dan Buckley opens up about the state of comics
Marvel president Dan Buckley sits down for his first interview in a long time with ICv2's Milton Griepp and addresses many issues
What Ever Happened to…Frank Miller Presents
Frank MIller Presents has been taken under the wing of Abrams, with deluxe editions of Ronin Rising and Pandora slated for the fall
Reviews
DC Round-Up: BATMAN/DYLAN DOG #3 concludes an all-time great crossover
Batman/Dylan Dog #3 is this week's main review in the DC Round-Up, with blurbs about Action Comics and Batman & Robin.
Top Comics to Buy for May 15, 2024: Endings and beginnings
This week's Top Comics to Buy for May 15 features Batman/Dylan Dog, Dark Ride, Doom, My Bad, and all the usual lists!
Classic Comic Compendium: BATMAN – BROKEN CITY
Batman - Broken City is a tale that will leave you wondering if existence in Gotham City could possibly get any bleaker.
TV Review: DOCTOR WHO gives birth to a new era in “Space Babies”
DOCTOR WHO gives birth to a new era in "Space Babies," and we review the first episode featuring the fifteenth Doctor
Graphic Novel Review: ESSENTIALS is a shiny, big swing opening for The Lab Press
The Lab Press' debut, The Essentials, is led by a bevy of established artists, including Jason Howard, and Bill Sienkiewicz, among others.
Graphic Novel Review: SAFER PLACES collects 21 achingly good tales of nature and connection
Kit Anderson's debut graphic novel lives up to its title, establishing a rich and transporting sense of place in each short story.
The Marvel Rundown: Take a Bite out of DOCTOR STRANGE #15
It's a blood-sucking bonanza in our review of Doctor Strange #15, alongside takes on Avengers, Fantastic Four, and more!
Wednesday Comics Reviews: Your ENERGON UNIVERSE SPECIAL check-in
The Energon Universe Special is this week's main Wednesday Comics review, but we also have blurbs about Crocodile Black and Mugshots!
Anime Review: SPY X FAMILY: CODE WHITE is a wacky family vacation
The first feature film for SPY X FAMILY provides lots of laughs for long-time anime fans and newcomers, with some inconsistencies
Entertainment
Shut In Theater: Weekend Reading 208
Weekend Reading 208 feat. Disney Adventures Volume 3, Fullmetal Alchemist Volume 8, X-Men: From the Ashes & MORE!
DELICIOUS IN DUNGEON creator Ryoko Kui making first US appearance at Anime Expo
The author of the smash hit Delicious in Dungeon manga will make their first US appearance at this year's installment of Anime Expo
TV Review: DOCTOR WHO gives birth to a new era in “Space Babies”
DOCTOR WHO gives birth to a new era in "Space Babies," and we review the first episode featuring the fifteenth Doctor
Nicolas Cage returns as Spider-Man Noir
After months of negotiations behind the scenes, it’s finally...
Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE BACKLASH 2024 was SIMPLEMENT DEUX
WWE Backlash was a fitting follow-up to the epic Wrestlemania with some new storylines and a super-hot French crowd
James Gunn continues to be the greatest champion of comics
Comic book creator titans visit the Superman visit!
DOCTOR WHO? The Beat’s roundtable on Season 14, Best Doctors and more
The Beat's Team Tardis - Dan Morris, Dean Simons and Derrick Crow - open up about their hopes and thoughts on Doctor Who Season 14
Manga and Anime News
Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Adventure, sorcerers, roosters, oh my!
This week on Beat's Bizarre Adventure, three writers cover SPRIGGAN, DOROHEDORO and ROOSTER FIGHTER. It's a brawl!
DELICIOUS IN DUNGEON creator Ryoko Kui making first US appearance at Anime Expo
The author of the smash hit Delicious in Dungeon manga will make their first US appearance at this year's installment of Anime Expo
Seven Seas adds more mature manga and light novels to this year’s release slate
Seven Seas continues its mid-week announcements with more cat manga, BL, horror alongside more light novels and mature titles
Dark Horse unveils new TRIGUN & Trigun Maximum Deluxe Edition covers
Dark Horse unveils its latest Deluxe Edition covers for beloved manga Trigun and Trigun Maximum, with faux leather and gold foil details
INTERVIEW: Miyuli, creator of MORGANA AND OZ webtoon
The Beat's very own Deb Aoki has taken the time to catch up with Miyuli and talk more about her WEBTOON series, her career, creative influences, and what it's like to be working with WEBTOON
Manga Planet announces license for slasher horror manga Pumpkin Night
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Digital manga platform Manga Planet announces new license for wildly popular slasher horror manga Pumpkin Night.
