The trial of the year non-ended in a mistrial due to statements by the prosecutor. *sigh* Following air conditioning mishaps, illnesses, amended charged and...

Obituaries

RIP Fabulous Moolah

We're late but heartbroken: Mary Lillian Ellison, whose flying drop kicks, flying head scissors and hair-pulling “flying mare” body slams brought her renown as the...

Events

Tonight: NIGHTMARE FACTORY panel at MoCCA

Yes, the Nightmare Factory marathon ends tonight, with a big blowout panel at MoCCA: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2007 – NEW YORK, NY MOCCA – MUSEUM OF...

Legal Matters

Gordon Lee takes the law into his own hands–when possible

After many, many fits and starts, the trial of retailer Gordon Lee begins today in Rome, Georgia. Lee is charged with the misdemeanor charge...

Webcomics

Dash Shaw’s BODYWORLD

Dash Shaw has just posted an excerpt of a new webcomic called BodyWorld and it cements his reputation as one of the most formally...

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Manga and Anime News

ONE PIECE’s Tony Tony Chopper is now a Doctors Without Borders mascot

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 03/26/2026 9:00 am 0

The collaboration includes new artwork by series creator Eiichiro Oda, a comic strip, an Instagram page, and more.

New manga publisher Mahjong Pros launches with four spring titles

Samantha Puc - 03/24/2026 2:30 pm 0

Mahjong Pros has extended its business with a manga publishing arm, launching with four spring titles that all feature the game.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HERO’S BEREAVED FAMILY chaos

Adam Wescott - 03/23/2026 2:30 pm 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga GIGANTO MAXIA, UNDER MY SKIN and THE HERO'S BEREAVED FAMILY.

Yen Press announces 15 new licenses for September release

Samantha Puc - 03/20/2026 3:30 pm 0

Yen Press has announced 13 manga and two light novels slated for publication in September, including Judge Omnibus Edition, Vol. 1

Tokyopop announces human-dragon romance BRIDE OF IGNAT

Samantha Puc - 03/18/2026 1:45 pm 0

Tokyopop has announced a new BL series from its LoveLove imprint: Bride of Ignat by Mayori Mori, debuting in April.

Manga Mavericks announces print and digital spring releases

Samantha Puc - 03/17/2026 3:30 pm 0

Manga Mavericks has announced new titles hitting shelves between March and June 2026, as well as publication updates for two digital series.

Business News

DSTLRY is back, announces publishing schedule

Heidi MacDonald - 03/25/2026 9:30 am 1

After a relatively brief pause, DSTLRY has announced an updated publishing schedule with four single issues and two collections

OpenAI shutting down Sora, Disney drops investment

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 03/25/2026 9:00 am 0

The news comes less than four months after Disney announced a $1 billion licensing and investment deal with the owner of Sora.

Boom restructures under PRH, including layoffs

Heidi MacDonald - 03/23/2026 5:21 pm 0

PRH has announced a major restructuring for Boom! Studios within the Random House worlds imprint group

Silver Sprocket’s San Francisco store closing today

Heidi MacDonald - 03/23/2026 9:45 am 1

Silver Sprocket's much loved San Francisco store is closing today after mounting debts and rising rents

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 3/20/26: James Jean Masters of the Universe Figures and the rest of the universe

Heidi MacDonald - 03/20/2026 9:30 am 2

From the sublime - James Jean - to the ridiculous - Metaverse fail - in this weeks look at the forces shaping our world

GlobalComix announces $13M in new funding, new CEO, acquires INKR

Adam Barnhardt - 03/19/2026 9:15 am 0

As the digital comics space race heats up, GlobalComix has a new CEO, a new $13 million funding round, and a new acquisition, INKR

Reviews

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Trade Rating: BATMAN – DARK PATTERNS will reignite your love of the Dark Knight

Batman - Dark Patterns is getting a new collected trade paperback, and it's so good it might just cure your Batman fatigue.

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Marvel Rundown: Gloves (and masks) are off in ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3

This week the Marvel Rundown covers Ultimate Endgame #3, Inglorious X-Force #3, Predator: Bloodshed #2, Fantastic Four #9, and Iron Man #3.

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DC Round-Up: Waid & Jiménez anchor an entertaining SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1

Plus, a bonus review as Ryan North and Gavin Guidry begin their run as creative team on THE FLASH!

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: A henchmen, honor, and a megaghost

This week's column looks at Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1, MegaGhost #1, Prog 2475, and more Wednesday comics releases!

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Top Comics to Buy for March 25, 2026: Which new superhero run is off to a fast start?

The Top Comics to Buy for March 25 features a great new beginning for a superhero run, a colorfully-spooky continuing series, and more!

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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HERO’S BEREAVED FAMILY chaos

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga GIGANTO MAXIA, UNDER MY SKIN and THE HERO'S BEREAVED FAMILY.

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Classic Comic Compendium: Bors’ and Harper’s take on THE TOXIC AVENGER is a perfect fit

A recent take on Toxic Avenger features an offbeat humor and scathing social commentary that fits the character perfectly.

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Movie Review: PROJECT HAIL MARY is a fantastic and hopeful sci-fi crowd pleaser

Project Hail Mary blends big sci-fi ideas, humor, and heart, with Ryan Gosling leading a crowd-pleasing space adventure.

Julian Lytle -

Self-Published Saturday: Wesley Griffith’s THE JUMP is a stellar NSFW crime comic

The Jump by Wesley Griffith is a grimy crime story, and we're featuring as the first in a new regular series about self-published comics.

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Entertainment

BOWSER’S CAULDRON sets Guinness World Record for smallest popcorn container

03/26/2026 1:15 pm 0

Nintendo and Universal turn a collectible into a record breaker.

MONSTRESS animated series in the works at Amazon MGM

03/26/2026 11:15 am 0

One Piece's Steven Maeda and Tiffany Greshler will serve as showrunners on the adaptation of Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda's award-winning fantasy series.