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The Beat’s 2025-2026 Creator Survey Part 2: What to look forward to in ’26

Lots of previews of 2026 projects as we continue our annual Creator Survey for 2025-2026

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!

DC Comics Sales: Was DC the top comics publisher in 2025?

DC's Absolute line has sold more than 8.2 million copies according to a numbers that came out just before the holiday break.

Marvel Comics March 2026 Solicitations

Marvel has released their solicitation text for product shipping in March 2026.

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Wolfman: After 40 years, a Homeland

Marv Wolfman writes to tell us that HOMELAND, his graphical history of Israel, illustrated by Mario Ruiz and William J Rubin has been...

IDW launches kids book division

IDW is establishing a children's book arm, Jonas Publishing, and imprint, Worthwhile Books. These will be regular books -- not graphic novels, form the...

More on GLAMOURPUSS

ICv2 talks to Dave Sim about his new comic, GLAMOURPUSS, which is also reported on here: Who is the target audience for Glamourpuss? Me. Writing...

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§ USA Today reports on you know what. § Comics Should Be Good! has some fun with the brouhaha with a satirical report of a...

Manga and Anime News

Crunchyroll Winter 2026 anime line up is here!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Business News

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

“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

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

"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

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

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

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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Entertainment

Thor returns in second AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY teaser

The teaser, starring Chris Hemsworth as the son of Odin, was attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash during its second week in theaters.

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “The Bridge”

We break down Holly's escape attempt, the big group hug, and more in our spoiler-filled recap of the penultimate episode of the series.

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “Escape from Camazotz”

We unpack the return of the Demodogs, and more major twists and turns in our spoiler-filled breakdown of the final season's sixth episode.

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “Shock Jock”

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

Another big year for horror.

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

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

Wrestling News and History

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

Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

The future remains bright for Statlander.

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

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

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

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

Turnbuckle BEATdown: So, WRESTLEMANIA is coming to Saudi Arabia

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