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Marvel Comics March 2026 Solicitations

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Marvel has released their solicitation text for product shipping in March 2026.
DC Round-Up

DC Round-Up: Condon, Montos, and co. exit Star City in GREEN ARROW #31

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A standout run on Green Arrow concludes in Green Arrow #31. Plus, we look at the Absolute line's final releases of the year and the last bouts of DC K.O. All Fight Month.
Top Comics to Buy

Top Comics to Buy for December 24, 2025: Visions of good comics releases for Christmas Eve

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This week's top comics to buy for December 24 features Absolute Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Powers, Orla!, and much more!
Comics

The Beat’s Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

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Are you just now realizing that the holidays are upon us? The Beat's Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide is here to save the day!

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The Beat’s 2025-2026 Creator Survey Part 1: Predictions, projects and more

From Steve Foxe to Jimmy Palmiotti, comics pro look back at the past year and give a peak at what's coming in 2026!
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Television

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “Shock Jock”

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Movies

Horror Beat: Gabriel Serrano’s top 5 horror films of 2025

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Marvel

Marvel Comics March 2026 Solicitations

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Comics

GlobalComix announces Marvel Mondays

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Reviews

Review: PBS’ TWELFTH NIGHT casts Epiphany Eve in a new light

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History

The 90s: who was to blame?

Tom Spurgeon goes over George Khoury's history of the direct sales market, and disagrees on just what happened in the 90s. While the other...
Books

J. EDGAR HOOVER: A GRAPHIC BIOGRAPHY

Hill and Wang, the same outfit that brought you The 9/11 Report and Ronald Reagan is back with a graphic bio of J. Edgar...
Marvel

We cannot escape Spider-Man

A fresh outbreak of "Spidey is single!" stories hit the world yesterday, and what title the news outlet chose is quite interesting. WaPo went...
Art

Funny comics that people on LJ sent us

Alex Cox does Project Runway Benchilada does Hemingway
Business News

Strike Update

Speaking of that WGA strike, Variety blogger Tom McLean explains very clearly why Comic-Con is strike-proof. The comment thread to the post points...
DC

Justice League – no go

Well, the writer's strike may not have yet claimed the Comic-Con as a victim, but it has definitely claimed the start date of the...
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Manga and Anime News

Crunchyroll Winter 2026 anime line up is here!

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Crunchyroll has revealed its winter 2026 anime lineup, including Oshi no Ko, Trigun Starblaze, Frieren, and more. Here's the full slate.

Top 10 most downloaded titles in BOOK☆WALKER of 2025

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BOOK☆WALKER Global’s 2025 eBook Ranking reveals the top 10 most-downloaded light novels and manga worldwide, including The Eminence in Shadow and The Apothecary Diaries.

The Beat’s Best Anime of 2025

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The Beat staff presents its picks for the Best Anime of 2025, including new and ongoing series, as well as feature-length films.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HAUNTRESS will haunt your dreams

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga and webtoon series DISSOLVING CLASSROOM, EARTHSHINE and HAUNTRESS.

Yen Press announces 2 audiobook adaptations & 9 new licenses

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Yen Press has announced two audiobook adaptations, eight new manga licenses, and a Konosuba TRPG companion rule book for summer 2026.

GlobalComix announces limited “keep it forever” holiday bundle

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New annual GlobalComix Gold subscribers will keep ten high-profile comics from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Kodansha—permanently.
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Business News

U.S. Congressman calling for a federal investigation into the sale of Beckett

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“In less than five years, Collectors has systematically eliminated its competitors through serial acquisitions,” read the letter published by Congressman Ryan

Sony acquires majority control of PEANUTS rights

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The Schulz family will retain 20 percent of the rights, while WildBrain will continue to produce new Peanuts media for Apple TV.

Collectors Universe acquires grading company Beckett

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"The iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors.

What Diamond’s Chapter 7 filing might mean, and digging into those billable hours

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What does Diamond's Chapter 7 filing mean for publishers? And what does a bankruptcy administrator do all day?

Diamond files to convert their bankruptcy to Chapter 7

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Diamond has filed a motion to convert its bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 after Chase Bank refused to continue to lend them money.

Robert Kirkman announced as keynote speaker for ComicsPRO 2026

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Always a strong supporter of the direct market, Skybound's Robert Kirkman will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ComicsPRO Industry Conference
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Horror Beat: Gabriel Serrano’s top 5 horror films of 2025

Another big year for horror.
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Review: PBS’ TWELFTH NIGHT casts Epiphany Eve in a new light

PBS invites you to keep the season's spirit going clear through 'til Epiphany with their latest installment of Great Performances. Its fourth episode this...
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DC Round-Up: Condon, Montos, and co. exit Star City in GREEN ARROW #31

A standout run on Green Arrow concludes in Green Arrow #31. Plus, we look at the Absolute line's final releases of the year and the last bouts of DC K.O. All Fight Month.
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Top Comics to Buy for December 24, 2025: Visions of good comics releases for Christmas Eve

This week's top comics to buy for December 24 features Absolute Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Powers, Orla!, and much more!
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Classic Comic Compendium: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD – BATMAN AND WONDER WOMAN

Liam Sharp's THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: BATMAN AND WONDER WOMAN is rich in both storytelling and myth-making.
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The Beat’s Best Movies of 2025

The Beat staff and contributors nominate their picks for the Best Movies of 2025, from animated hits to horror to documentaries.
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Review: Adult Swim’s The Elephant connects viewers to a bygone era

Awhimsical exploration of the importance of continuing a visual medium that is quickly being extinguished. 
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Graphic Novel Review: Darryl Cunningham’s ELON MUSK book should be read in preparation for 2026

A disturbing read for taxpayers specifically.
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The Beat’s Best TV Series of 2025

The Beat staff reveals its picks for the Best TV Series of 2025, including dramas, adult animation, comedies, and more.
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Entertainment

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “Shock Jock”

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We unpack the electrifying twists and turns in our spoiler-filled breakdown of the final season's fifth episode.

Horror Beat: Gabriel Serrano’s top 5 horror films of 2025

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Another big year for horror.

Review: PBS’ TWELFTH NIGHT casts Epiphany Eve in a new light

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PBS invites you to keep the season's spirit going...

The Room in the Tower airs Christmas Eve

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The newest Ghost Story for Christmas, The Room in the Tower, airs Christmas Eve

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “Sorcerer”

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We break down the return of several characters, the awesome ending, and more in our spoiler-filled look at the final season's fourth chapter.

U.S. Congressman calling for a federal investigation into the sale of Beckett

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“In less than five years, Collectors has systematically eliminated its competitors through serial acquisitions,” read the letter published by Congressman Ryan

Wrestling News and History

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

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Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

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The future remains bright for Statlander.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Remembering the Reigns of Terror, Pt. 2 – Jeff Jarrett

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Lo, I looked to the horizon and saw him brandishing the NWA Championship and behind him, four horsemen who brought the apocalypse: "My World," ref bump, low blow, and guitar shot

NYCC ’25: DC x AEW crossover debuting at event

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The two-part series, helmed by Steve Orlando and Travis Mercer, will debut with a special preview issue at this month's convention.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Rhea Ripley becomes the latest victim of TERRIFIER’s Art the Clown in Ice Nine Kills concert

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Should Art the Clown be Cody Rhode’s next title defense match?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: So, WRESTLEMANIA is coming to Saudi Arabia

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It would mark the company's first ever overseas Wrestlemania.
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