With THE BOTTOMLESS BELLY BUTTON a 720-page graphic novel coming out later this year (from Fantagraphics), stories in MOME and Marvel Comics, and the...

Indies

BLUEBERRY BOAT by Mike Reddy

Here's an early must-have spotted at the PictureBox website: A fantastic new publication by old pal Mike Reddy (and Comics Comics designer, not to mention...

Announcements

Under The Influence: A Tribute To Stan Lee opens 1/8

Here's an LA art show we just heard about which looks very entertaining -- a tribute to Stan Lee by various Juxtapoz-type artists at...

Fashion

MAC cartoon makeup

MAC cosmetics, a brand near and dear to The Beat, is collaborating with Parisian grafitti artist FAFI, and the resulting theme has a very...

Marvel

Sometimes Valerie says it all

Spidey is now single, and the big question is now: And who is that mysterious new superheroine with the great butt? Martha Thomases also has interesting...

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Manga and Anime News

Crunchyroll Winter 2026 anime line up is here!

D. Morris - 12/19/2025 11:15 am 0

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

Matias De la Piedra - 12/18/2025 2:00 pm 0

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

Beat Staff - 12/17/2025 10:30 am 0

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

Adam Wescott - 12/15/2025 2:30 pm 0

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

Samantha Puc - 12/15/2025 9:15 am 0

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

Matias De la Piedra - 12/12/2025 3:25 pm 0

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

Business News

Public Domain Day is coming — here’s what you need to know about characters like Betty Boop

Russ Burlingame - 12/31/2025 12:30 pm 0

Betty Boop and Nancy Drew might be entering the public domain -- but artists should be careful how they use them, because copyright and trademark law is weird and complicated.

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

Javier Perez - 12/23/2025 10:30 am 0

“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

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 12/19/2025 9:45 am 2

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

Javier Perez - 12/16/2025 4:00 pm 0

"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

Heidi MacDonald - 12/16/2025 9:30 am 4

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

Heidi MacDonald - 12/15/2025 9:30 am 2

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

Reviews

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The Marvel Rundown: The Best Marvel Comics of 2025

To close out the year, The Beat's weekly Marvel review team is highlighting its picks for Best Marvel Comics of 2025.

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DC Round-Up: The 10 Best DC Comics of 2025

In another excellent year for DC, these were their 10 best titles as chosen by The Beat's DC Round-Up team.

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: Books you may have missed in 2025

The Wednesday Comics Reviews column looks back at some of the books we covered that you don't want to miss.

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Horror Beat: Ricardo Serrano’s Top 5 horror movies of 2025

Some hidden gems of the highest caliber here.

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Top Comics to Buy: A year-end lookback at 2025 for weekly comics sickos

For the final Top Comics to Buy column of the year, our columnist looks back at the most fun comics to follow month-to-month.

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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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Entertainment

Public Domain Day is coming — here’s what you need to know about characters like Betty Boop

12/31/2025 12:30 pm 0

Betty Boop and Nancy Drew might be entering the public domain -- but artists should be careful how they use them, because copyright and trademark law is weird and complicated.