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First look: Ignition Press reveals Rose City Comic Con exclusive covers

Exclusive variants of Prima Apparata #1, The Folk of Dooney Hollow #1, and Cult-de-Sac #1 will be available from creators' booths at Portland's Rose City Comic Con on September 11.

Exclusive Preview: HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS one-shots release all month

BOOM! Studios revisits Pinhead's world with new one-shots of Hellraiser: Resurrections, releasing each week of September.

Exclusive Preview: Mechagodzilla gets an upgrade in STARSHIP GODZILLA: INVASION X #1

Join Chris Gooch and Oliver Ono in this five-issue follow-up to the fan-favorite Starship Godzilla series.

Trade Rating: ANIMAL MAN by Veitch and Dillon will make you believe a man can animal

The Animal Man by Veitch and Dillon omnibus is a story of our hero, Buddy, in decline. You simply cannot go home again ...

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Horror Beat: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY brings jump scares to Broadway

Sure, it’s people that are haunted, but theaters can be too.

Peter Cullen, the original voice of Optimus Prime, dead at 85

Peter Cullen, the Canadian American voice actor who originated the voice of Optimus Prime, has died, aged 85.

Wandering Planet Toys unveil CRYPTID COMBAT sofubi-style fighters

The independent toy company has unveiled details for 5-inch soft vinyl figures designed VELIKAN

Exclusive Preview: Read an excerpt from PROJECT PERSEUS

The Beat has an exclusive excerpt of Vault Comics' new series Project Perseus, set to debut in September 2026

BUFFY, ANGEL, and FIREFLY relaunches delayed

Dynamite has canceled orders for the new Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel comics, which will be resolicited at a later date, while the Firefly relaunch has been delayed indefinitely.

BOOM! launches Reads With You challenges

BOOM!'s first challenge is to reread the entirety of Something is Killing the Children before the release of issue #50 in October.

Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: BATMAN dons a DEATH MASK

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the series UNINTENTIONAL LOVE STORY, CROW TIME and BATMAN: DEATH MASK.

INTERVIEW: Akiko Higashimura, author of PRINCESS JELLYFISH and many more

Acclaimed manga artist and writer Akiko Higashimura, talks about her work, her process, and her advice for newer creators.

KPEX showcaing Korean content is coming to NYC in 2027

Korean pop culture is getting its own comic con style event in New York next May: KPEX the Korean Pop Culture Expo

Manga Mirai to shut down, merge with MangaPlaza

NTT's manga reading service Manga Mirai will shut down in December, with user information getting transferred to sister site MangaPlaza.

Anime NYC ’26: Crossed Hearts announces new projects and titles

Crossed Hearts announces new licenses, new imprint, Studio Hearts, that is directly involved in creation, and Creator Originals in Anime NYC!

Anime NYC 2026: Artists respond to thefts in Artists Alley

A rash of thefts on Thursday at Anime NYC prompted artists to warn each other and take precautions for the rest of the show.

Business News

Pop King offers to buy Diamond consignment inventory

While the Diamond consignment inventory ownership continues to be contested, a new player has entered the chat, Pop King

Diamond Bankruptcy: Sparkle Pop Strikes Back

Sparkle Pop has filed a long objection to the settlement agreement between the Diamond estate and the Consignment Group

Marvel is improving retailer relations and compact offerings

Marvel's release plans for the Midnight line, and introduction of a more affordable compact line are getting retailers excited

Manga Mirai to shut down, merge with MangaPlaza

NTT's manga reading service Manga Mirai will shut down in December, with user information getting transferred to sister site MangaPlaza.

Diamond again: But wait a minute, what about Sparkle Pop?

Sparkle Pop might still have a wrench or two to throw into the works of the Diamond settlement.

The Ink Alliance’s First Exclusive Cover has sold out

The Ink Alliance's first exclusive variant celebrating Static’s return has already sold out and more Black-owned shops are applying to join the collective.

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Entertainment

Report: Ed Brubaker being sued for alleged abusive behavior

Criminal co-creator Ed Brubaker is being sued by a production assistant, who alleges he subjected him to sexual, racial and religious harassment, discrimination, assault, and battery while working on the Prime Video show.

Avengers: Doomsday filmed without a finished script – but maybe that’s not a bad thing

Joe Russo's comments on the lack of a finished script for Avengers: Doomsday sounds alarming but it's just the way they work

LOOK BACK and ROGUE TROOPER receive UK premieres at the BFI London Film Festival next month

Another good year for comics adaptations as Tatsuki Fujimoto...

MARVEL ZOMBIES: WAR ZONE #1 lands Babymetal cover

A limited edition Babymetal cover for Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1, created by Phil Noto, is now available to pre-order.

Noah Jupe cast in secret AVENGERS: SECRET WARS role

A Quiet Place star Noah Jupe will reportedly play a key role in Avengers: Secret Wars, due out December 18, 2027.

OPTIMUS PRIME: AWAKENING to feature Peter Cullen’s final performance

The late Peter Cullen returned for the 12-minute short film, attached to this month's 40th anniversary screenings of The Transformers: The Movie.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Danhausen just won the Knicks an NBA championship

A simple uncursing ended a 53-year championship drought.

Girls just wanna have San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Cyndi Lauper WWE action figures

Mattel Creations has announced a San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusive WWE action figure 3-pack featuring Cindi Lauper on Piper's Pit.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Thank God For The New Day

Don't you dare be sour -- clap for ya bois that know their worth and FEEEEEL THA POWWAAAA!!

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Wrestlemania? More like Admania

Did Hulk Hogan get more screentime than most matches?

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

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