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Interview: We talk with ANNIE BUSTAMANTE, protagonist of new comics industry novel, ALTER EGO

We somehow managed to score an interview with the fictional heroine of Alex Segura's new comics industry novel, Alter Ego!

STAN SAKAI to appear at Tokyo Comic Con 2024

Following a research tour in Japan, Stan Sakai is slated to appear at Tokyo Comic Con, with an exhibit featuring Usagi Yojimbo.

Interview: Jerry O’Connell on playing STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS’ number one

Comics Beat catches up with Jerry O'Connell to find out what it's like to voice Jack Ransom on Star Trek: Lower Decks.

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TO DO 7/8 – Chicago: First Second launch party

And you thought book parties were just for NYC! This Saturday Mark Siegel will preside over a launch party for this First Second line...

Heaven is for Heroes

With one of two exceptions, you can name anything or anyone in comics and you will always hear some caveats or complaints, no matter...

Brandon Routh loves rope yoga

Speaking of YouTube, here's some LINKS! Everyone love this stuff and all the kids are doing it. Brandon Routh working out! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8A4Q75D6lg&w=425&h=350] "It concretes in...

Warners vs John K: has YouTube jumped the shark?

WIRED mag founder and search engine blogger John Battelle writes of yet another kerfluffle with visionary animator John K. It seems that the WB...

What you will be doing on Friday, July 21 in San Diego

Friday programming is up! Sid Jacobsen and Ernie Colon talk 9/11! Stan Lee talks Spidey! Cherry Chevapravatdumrong talks Family Guy! Ahmet Zappa! Fat Momma! Scott...

It’s a new day

We're really digging the new set-up, here, and it's awesome to see so many old pals showing up in the comments! We forgot so...

Manga and Anime News

Gundam 2025 brings a stacked production staff lineup to the table

Following the success of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Sunrise and Khara team up for a visually unique and stacked Gundam 2025

Manga Review: MY OH MY, ATAMI-KUN and bittersweet adolescence

My Oh My, Atami-kun Volume 1 Writer and Artist: Asa...

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Delicious foods, sweetheart shenanigans

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers NOT LOVE BUT DELICIOUS FOODS MAKE ME SO HAPPY!, OVERSLEEPING TAKAHASHI and THE KI SISTERS.

Analysis: WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP 2024 yearly ToC rankings

A deep dive into Weekly Shonen Jump's 2024 rankings, highlighting the magazine's biggest hits, rising stars, and struggles with deadweight.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Multiverse of madness

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers manga series GOGOGOGO-GO-GHOST, THUNDER-3 and GAMBLING APOCALYPSE: KAIJI!

Seven Seas Unveils The Twelve Kingdoms, Two Guys at the Vet Clinic, and More Exciting New Titles

Seven Seas Entertainment's Wonderful Wednesdays excite fans this week with the acquisition of "The Twelve Kingdoms" among other titles.

Business News

What the world’s biggest publishers can tell us about the comics business

A list of the top publishers in the world may surprise you with what makes the most money

INTERVIEW: Kenny Meyers on their new comic marketing app, BINDINGS!

Founder Kenny Meyers explains more about Bindings, a new marketing tool aimed at helping creators track their audience and more

*UPDATED* Report: SONY looking to buy KADOKAWA

A report this week that Japanese media giant Sony was in talks to buy video game/manga/anime company Kadokawa could shake up many industries

Metal Hurlant returns from Humanoids with a Kickstarter

Metal Hurlant, the legendary French fantasy comics anthology co-founded by Moebius, is coming back to the US as a thick, crowdfunded quarterly anthology

Diamond to close Plattsburgh warehouse

Diamond is closing its warehouse in Plattsburgh, NY to consolidate its warehousing, leaving Canadian retailers concerned

Comixology Originals announces five new titles and 17 new projects, Mad Cave deal

Comixology Originals announced a huge expansion, with five new titles, 17 projects in development and a 10 book deal with Mad Cave

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Entertainment

TV REVIEW: SECRET LEVEL and if this anthology based on video games is better than actually playing them?

Here's what to expect out of the brand new debut of SECRET LEVEL, a video game animated anthology based on some popular video games.

Gundam 2025 brings a stacked production staff lineup to the table

Following the success of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Sunrise and Khara team up for a visually unique and stacked Gundam 2025

Horror Beat: STORM OF THE CENTURY is a chilling Stephen King novel in TV format

King pens one of his most damning tales with this three-part miniseries

RIVA Studios acquires iconic animation studio TeamTO

Dynamic new executive team led by Marco Balsamo, Jay Oliva, and Tara Sibel Demren

Interview: Jerry O’Connell on playing STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS’ number one

Comics Beat catches up with Jerry O'Connell to find out what it's like to voice Jack Ransom on Star Trek: Lower Decks.

Wild sci-fi summer camp adventures await in Disney’s STUGO animated series

Catch a sneak peek Jan. 1 at 8:50pm ET/PT!

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: MR MCMAHON grapples with legacy

The good, the bad, and the very ugly.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW GRAND SLAM returns to NYC on September 25

But will storylines come with it?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: 10 John Cena matches/rivalries you probably forgot happened

John Cena has had numerous legendary bouts and moments. Now entering retirement, here is a list of some of his greatest matches.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: A Quick and Dirty Guide to WWE SummerSlam 2024

Summer is for lovers; SummerSlam is for haters.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: A Quick and Dirty Guide to WWE Money in the Bank 2024

Who will emerge rich from the shadow of a ladder?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Is WWE going to buy TNA Wrestling?

All the dirt behind this year's surprising WWE-TNA crossover, starting with the Royal Rumble