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WEBTOON’s CSO Yongsoo Kim on their new creator initiatives

WEBTOON's Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Yongsoo Kim explains more about their 2026 programs for creators

DC Comics March 2026 Solicitations

Full solicitations information and cover images for DC Comics titles scheduled to ship in March 2026 and beyond.

Exclusive: HONOR AND CURSE – ETERNAL continues the saga at Mad Cave

Mark London and Jaime Infante continue the story of ninja warrior Genshi Sakagura in Honor and Curse: Eternal, debuting in 2026.

Exclusive Preview: TRAVIS MUÑOZ AND THE FIRE OF THE AZTECS first look

The Beat shares an exclusive first look at Vault's upcoming middle grade book, TRAVIS MUÑOZ AND THE FIRE OF THE AZTECS

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Latest Comics News

TO DO 6/30 Dr. Sketchy

Dr. Sketchy appears at the Lucky Cat in Williamsburg tomorrow night: Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, the best damn cabaret life drawing class in the world...

Win dinner with Joss Whedon

PR: Joss Whedon has long been championed by women around the world for his depiction of strong female characters. His breakout hit television show, Buffy...

Notable quotables

§ Tintin Pantoja goes to a comicon in INDONESIA!: Since I couldn't attend MoCCA this year, I dropped by an Indonesian analogue- KONDEFEST- this weekend....

HELLBOY 2 set report

Neil Gaiman is off in Budapest learning how to direct movies from Guillermo del Toro. Luckily he took daughter Maddie along and she's been...

HERO SQUARED ends at Boom

PR: It was the book that helped put BOOM! Studios on the map, with fans and critics singing its praises, but co-creators and writers...

What you will be doing in a year’s time plus Wanted news

Cut down from FirstShowing.net's release schedule. Here's a handicapped list. March 28 (Friday) Wanted May 2 (Friday) Iron Man May 9 (Friday) Speed Racer May 22 (Thursday) Indiana Jones 4 June 13 (Friday) The...

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

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

Humanoids to creators: Oops, guess we should have mentioned that chapter 7 thing

A letter to creators confirmed that it's business as usual at Humanoids, just under a new company, despite their Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing

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Entertainment

Indie Game Awards rescind CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33’s wins for gen AI use

The Indie Game Awards rescinded Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Game of the Year and Debut Game honors for releasing with gen AI assets.

MAN OF TOMORROW: James Gunn’s SUPERMAN sequel finds its Brainiac

German actor Lars Eidinger will play the role of Brainiac in filmmaker James Gunn's upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow.

Review: Adult Swim’s The Elephant connects viewers to a bygone era

Awhimsical exploration of the importance of continuing a visual medium that is quickly being extinguished. 

One Of The Most Progressive Games of the Decade is About Bugs. No, Seriously.

Exploring how Hollow Knight: Silksong explores themes of motherhood, womanhood, white supremacy, and liberation.

Tiny Onion turning THE WOODS and more into animated series

A show based on W0rldtr33, and the original fantasy series The Tipsy Dragon are also in development at James Tynion IV's production company.

The Beat’s Best TV Series of 2025

The Beat staff reveals its picks for the Best TV Series of 2025, including dramas, adult animation, comedies, and more.

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.