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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.

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!

The Beat’s Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

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!

Exclusive Preview: Merry Antichristmas from Gudsnuk’s TOUCHED BY A DEMON

Get a sneak peek at Kristen Gudsnuk's Touched by a Demon, in which the main character attends an Anti-Christmas party. Happy Holidays!

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Latest Comics News

Spirit cast: Gabriel Macht

Here's a story we missed in all the excitement: Gabriel Macht has been cast as THE SPIRIT in Frank Miller's upcoming film. Macht has...

Top Shelf News: Marshal Law, Lost Girls on TV

Via PR, news that Top Shelf will be republishing Brit comic Marshal Law, and a TV sighting of Lost Girls, believe it or not....

To do 8/6 NYC: Lulu launch at MoCCA

Friends of Lulu is having a launch party tonight at MoCCA: Attention, NYC! The release party for Friends of Lulu's The Girls' Guide to Guys'...

To do 8/6, NYC: Reading Comics

Tonight at the Chelsea Barnes and Noble: Reading Comics discussion and signing with Douglas Wolk, Tom Hart & Sara Varon at Barnes & Noble, Chelsea 675...

Comics writer assails halls of Congress

What ever happened to comics writer Elliot S! Maggin? Turns out he's running for Congress for the second time: The 24th district in California takes...

SD08: Sign up for Artists’ Alley now

While one of the frequently heard rumors at Comic-Con was that there would be no Artist's Alley in 2008, this form to fill out...

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

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...

The Room in the Tower airs Christmas Eve

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

Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “Sorcerer”

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

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

First AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY teaser arrives online

The brief teaser, which reveals a character not seen since Endgame, was released in theaters with Avatar: Fire and Ash last week.

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.