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Neon Ichiban 3.0 brings in-app purchasing and expanded desktop functionality

Neon Ichiban's 3.0 update launches with in-app purchasing on the platform and expands desktop functionality to import DRM-free digital comics.

NYCC ’26: Marvel replacing Unlimited with Marvel Comics Webtoon app

Marvel Unlimited, the company's longtime comics subscription service, will shut down in December, in favor of a new app created with Webtoon.

Exclusive Preview: CANTO: THE CLOCKWORK CHRONICLES #1 returns

CANTO: THE CLOCKWORK CHRONICLES #1 returns on November 18, thanks to Dark Horse, and The Beat has an exclusive first look!

2026 US Sophie Castille Award nominees announced

The nominees for the US edition of the Sophie Castille Award for translation have been announced, with the winner to revealed as part of the Harvey Awards ceremony this week

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Latest Comics News

Graphic Novel Review: PHENOMENA BOOK 3 is a perfect rattebattle ending for this Bendis, Araújo epic

Phenomena Book 3 is an excellent ending chapter for this fantastic graphic novel trilogy by Brian Michael Bendis and André Lima Araújo.

Ruby Sunday gets her “Lucky Day” in latest DOCTOR WHO episode

After she left the TARDIS, Ruby joined UNIT in order to continue fighting aliens. Now she must face something even deadlier...boys!

Graphic Novel Review: LOW ORBIT boldly explores the intersections of fiction and identity

Low Orbit is a sensitive LGBTQ+ coming-of-age story about exploring fiction and finding the courage to accept the complications of reality.

The week in Diamond Bankruptcy: filings and fees and questions

It was a quiet week in Diamond Bankruptcy news, after last week's thrill ride of shocking developments.

The Beat Digest 05/09/25: Schreier to reboot X-MEN?

On today's Digest, Jake Schreier is in talks to direct X-Men, Event Horizon gets a prequel, and Dark Horse reveals The Witcher: The Witcher.

Chang Sheng’s award-winning series OLDMAN launches Kickstarter via eigoMANGA

eigoMANGA has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring Chang Sheng’s "Oldman" to readers around the world. The award-winning manga tells the story of a mysterious court magician who escapes prison to seek revenge against an immortal queen. Known for its detailed art and powerful themes, "Oldman" has earned accolades including the International Manga Award and Taiwan’s Golden Comic Award.

Manga and Anime News

NYCC ’26: Dogu Publishing unveils CHAINSAW MAN metal trading card collection collab with Crunchyroll

Just 200 cards per character will be produced, in addition to 50 ultra-rare Pochita chase cards distributed randomly throughout the run.

First official LEGO DRAGON BALL set features Goku and Shenron

LEGO's first Dragon Ball set, out this November, will include Kid Goku, and the dragon genie summoned by the Dragon Balls himself, Shenron.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Our THE BOY FROM VENUS obsession

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers PAWS & CLAWS, SHWD: THE COMPLETE YURI COLLECTION, and THE BOY FROM VENUS.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: DRAW THIS, THEN DIE! inspires

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers Draw This, Then Die!, Between the Lines, and My Mom is Easily Flustered.

Otakon 2026 Interview: Studio Trigger animation team reveals their love of American comics

Hiromu Wakabayashi, Ichigo Kanno and Kazuki Chiba from Studio Trigger about their upcoming projects.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: DRIFTING DRAGONS is meaty

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers DRIFTING DRAGONS, THE INCONVENIENT LIFE OF AN AROUSING PRIESTESS, and SHE AND HER CAT.

Business News

Look what we’ve done with $2 billion: where does the comics industry go next?

Comics have worked hard to become a $2 billion industry, but there's still a long way to go to create economic security for creators

Report: De Luca and Abdy out at WarnerMount but Gunn and Safran to stay

Lots of C-suite job changes as the combined WarnerMount studio takes shape, according to industry reports

Tapas update: site to shut down on March 31, and reactions from all over

Kakao has released information on shutting down Tapas, with a closing date of March 31, 2027. Meanwhile, Tapas's founder and creators are speaking out

The new Ben 10 comic has sold more than 500,000 copies

We knew the Ben 10 comic mostly written by Joe Casey was selling well, but half a million copies in five months is pretty darned good

Another settlement filed in Diamond Saga – and this time Sparkle Pop is on board

A group of 13 publishers have reached a settlement with the Diamond estate and Sparkle Pop to get their inventory back, and this Diamond business may finally be drawing to a close

We’re having a media apocalypse and it’s only Wednesday: WarnerMount, Tapas, Popverse

In only two days, the media apocalypse has intensified with the shutdown of Tapas and Popverse, and the coming of WarnerMount

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Entertainment

Ninety-five-year-old WILLIAM SHATNER is everywhere

At 95 years old, Captain Kirk is going at warp speed. Don't believe us? Here's proof, by way of his schedule this year!

Dynamite reschedules BUFFY, ANGEL, and FIREFLY comics

Dynamite's new Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel comics will begin in March, while its Firefly relaunch will blast off in February.

Bradley Cooper to star in Danny McBride’s G.I. JOE movie

Bradley Cooper will play G.I. Joe field leader Duke in the upcoming movie reboot directed by Danny McBride.

NYCC ’26: Dogu Publishing unveils CHAINSAW MAN metal trading card collection collab with Crunchyroll

Just 200 cards per character will be produced, in addition to 50 ultra-rare Pochita chase cards distributed randomly throughout the run.

Wordburglar drops new PLANETOID RAIDERS theme song and gets his own action figure!

The artist has released Planetoid Raiders: Recorder's Warning, an original track creator for Planetoid Raiders, a line of retro-inspired science-fiction action figures that you can currently back on Kickstarter.

Second VISIONQUEST trailer reveals more of Vision and Ultron’s uneasy alliance

The second trailer for VisionQuest has dropped ahead of the show's premiere on Disney+ on October 14, revealing new villains like Paladin and Jocasta, and Ultron trying on a hat.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Danhausen just won the Knicks an NBA championship

A simple uncursing ended a 53-year championship drought.

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

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

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

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Wrestlemania? More like Admania

Did Hulk Hogan get more screentime than most matches?

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

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