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Conventions

First look: Ignition Press reveals Rose City Comic Con exclusive covers

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Exclusive variants of Prima Apparata #1, The Folk of Dooney Hollow #1, and Cult-de-Sac #1 will be available from creators' booths at Portland's Rose City Comic Con on September 11.
Previews

Exclusive Preview: HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS one-shots release all month

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BOOM! Studios revisits Pinhead's world with new one-shots of Hellraiser: Resurrections, releasing each week of September.
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Exclusive Preview: Mechagodzilla gets an upgrade in STARSHIP GODZILLA: INVASION X #1

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Join Chris Gooch and Oliver Ono in this five-issue follow-up to the fan-favorite Starship Godzilla series.
Trade Rating

Trade Rating: ANIMAL MAN by Veitch and Dillon will make you believe a man can animal

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The Animal Man by Veitch and Dillon omnibus is a story of our hero, Buddy, in decline. You simply cannot go home again ...

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Exclusive Preview: Mechagodzilla gets an upgrade in STARSHIP GODZILLA: INVASION X #1

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Trade Rating

Trade Rating: ANIMAL MAN by Veitch and Dillon will make you believe a man can animal

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Legal Matters

Report: Ed Brubaker being sued for alleged abusive behavior

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Previews

Exclusive Preview: Time is ticking away in BOREDSPACE

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Comics

The Beat Digest 09/04/26: Becky Cloonan plans a FEVER DREAM

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NYCC

NYCC ’26: Huge slate of professional programming announced

NYCC will roll out an even bigger slate of professional programming in 2026, including Retailer Day, ICv2 Insider Talks, and tons more
Previews

Exclusive Preview: Read an excerpt from Oni’s FLUX HOUSE PRESENTS #1

Oni's FLUX HOUSE PRESENTS #1 is set to release on October 7 and The Beat has an extended preview excerpt here
Graphic Novels

FOURTH WING graphic novel to debut with range of unique covers

Rebecca Yarros and Anabel Rossi are adapting Fourth Wing into a graphic novel, and the first volume will be released in April 2027.
Conventions

KPEX showcaing Korean content is coming to NYC in 2027

Korean pop culture is getting its own comic con style event in New York next May: KPEX the Korean Pop Culture Expo
Comics

The Beat Digest 08/28/26: AHOY reveals DRAGONPROOF

Today's Digest features AHOY's next crowdfunding project, Dragonproof, details on Avengers: Endgame Encore, and news from gamescom.
Cartoons

The restaurant business gets even bloodier in first trailer for GET JIRO animated series

The DC/Vertigo graphic novels series from Anthony Bourdain premieres this October on Adult Swim.
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Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: BATMAN dons a DEATH MASK

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the series UNINTENTIONAL LOVE STORY, CROW TIME and BATMAN: DEATH MASK.

INTERVIEW: Akiko Higashimura, author of PRINCESS JELLYFISH and many more

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Acclaimed manga artist and writer Akiko Higashimura, talks about her work, her process, and her advice for newer creators.

KPEX showcaing Korean content is coming to NYC in 2027

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Korean pop culture is getting its own comic con style event in New York next May: KPEX the Korean Pop Culture Expo

Manga Mirai to shut down, merge with MangaPlaza

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NTT's manga reading service Manga Mirai will shut down in December, with user information getting transferred to sister site MangaPlaza.

Anime NYC ’26: Crossed Hearts announces new projects and titles

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Crossed Hearts announces new licenses, new imprint, Studio Hearts, that is directly involved in creation, and Creator Originals in Anime NYC!

Anime NYC 2026: Artists respond to thefts in Artists Alley

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A rash of thefts on Thursday at Anime NYC prompted artists to warn each other and take precautions for the rest of the show.
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Business News

Pop King offers to buy Diamond consignment inventory

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While the Diamond consignment inventory ownership continues to be contested, a new player has entered the chat, Pop King

Diamond Bankruptcy: Sparkle Pop Strikes Back

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Sparkle Pop has filed a long objection to the settlement agreement between the Diamond estate and the Consignment Group

Marvel is improving retailer relations and compact offerings

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Marvel's release plans for the Midnight line, and introduction of a more affordable compact line are getting retailers excited

Manga Mirai to shut down, merge with MangaPlaza

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NTT's manga reading service Manga Mirai will shut down in December, with user information getting transferred to sister site MangaPlaza.

Diamond again: But wait a minute, what about Sparkle Pop?

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Sparkle Pop might still have a wrench or two to throw into the works of the Diamond settlement.

The Ink Alliance’s First Exclusive Cover has sold out

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The Ink Alliance's first exclusive variant celebrating Static’s return has already sold out and more Black-owned shops are applying to join the collective.
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Trade Rating: ANIMAL MAN by Veitch and Dillon will make you believe a man can animal

The Animal Man by Veitch and Dillon omnibus is a story of our hero, Buddy, in decline. You simply cannot go home again ...
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Graphic Novel Review: With MAJOR TAYLOR, an important Black historical figure gets an overdue spotlight

With his new graphic novel MAJOR TAYLOR, writer/artist Frederick Noland tells the story of an underappreciated, important figure.
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Marvel Rundown: Grindhouse glory In MARVEL ZOMBIES – WAR ZONE #1

The Marvel Rundown is back this week to review Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1 and Black Panther & Namor Doomed #1
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: Aw shucks, it’s a new ARCHIE #1, and much more!

Archie #1 leads this week's Wednesday Comics Reviews column, which also features Crowbound, Prima Apparata, and more!
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DC Round-Up: A triple review extravaganza, featuring DOOM PATROL, LEGION, and TEEN TITANS

Doom Patrol leads a week in which DC Comics revives three major series, with Legion of Super-Heroes and Teen Titans returning as well.
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Horror Beat: Jonathan Janz’s MARLA unleashes a supernatural killer worthy of sequels

The book also sports one of the creepiest covers ever made.
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Top Comics to Buy for September 2, 2026: A whole lot of strong new #1 issues

This week's Top Comics to Buy for September 2 is a list heavy on new #1s, with strong starts for Archie, Doom Patrol, and more!
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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: BATMAN dons a DEATH MASK

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the series UNINTENTIONAL LOVE STORY, CROW TIME and BATMAN: DEATH MASK.
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Graphic Novel Review: A look at the beauty of CUTTING GARDEN, summed up by a single page

To articulate the beauty of the new graphic novel, The Cutting Garden, our reviewer writes in depth about a single, remarkable page.
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Entertainment

Report: Ed Brubaker being sued for alleged abusive behavior

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Criminal co-creator Ed Brubaker is being sued by a production assistant, who alleges he subjected him to sexual, racial and religious harassment, discrimination, assault, and battery while working on the Prime Video show.

Avengers: Doomsday filmed without a finished script – but maybe that’s not a bad thing

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Joe Russo's comments on the lack of a finished script for Avengers: Doomsday sounds alarming but it's just the way they work

LOOK BACK and ROGUE TROOPER receive UK premieres at the BFI London Film Festival next month

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Another good year for comics adaptations as Tatsuki Fujimoto...

MARVEL ZOMBIES: WAR ZONE #1 lands Babymetal cover

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A limited edition Babymetal cover for Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1, created by Phil Noto, is now available to pre-order.

Noah Jupe cast in secret AVENGERS: SECRET WARS role

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A Quiet Place star Noah Jupe will reportedly play a key role in Avengers: Secret Wars, due out December 18, 2027.

OPTIMUS PRIME: AWAKENING to feature Peter Cullen’s final performance

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The late Peter Cullen returned for the 12-minute short film, attached to this month's 40th anniversary screenings of The Transformers: The Movie.

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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Don't you dare be sour -- clap for ya bois that know their worth and FEEEEEL THA POWWAAAA!!

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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