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College cartoonist resigns

Grant Woolard, a cartoonist for the University of Viginia's Cavalier Daily has been forced to resign after a controversy erupted over one of his...

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Studio Briefs: CATACOMBS and…TRON!

Here's a sort-of comic book movie that has been languishing for a while, Catacombs which stars Pink and Shannyn Sossamon and was co-directed...

Conventions

D’Orazio observes

We don't know about you, but Occasional Superheroine has been slaming it out of the park on a regular basis and is definitely on...

Announcements

More cartoon babies

K. Thor Jensen and wife welcome Henry Jared Llewoh Jensen. (Above.) Congrats! (And also the second cartooner-born Henry of the week (below). Coincidence...

Conventions

Baltimore and stuff

We're still on the road rappin; with retailers and getting all kinds of scoop for our loyal readers. So in the meantime, here's Jimmy's...

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Manga and Anime News

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.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SAILOR MOON changed superheroes

Adam Wescott - 03/16/2026 2:30 pm 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers SAILOR MOON, SPEAK NO EVIL and MAISON AND THE MAN-EATING APARTMENT.

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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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.

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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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Graphic Novel Review: LAKE YELLOWWOOD SLAUGHTER is the comic adaptation of a slasher flick that never was

Lake Yellowwood Slaughter is a thoughtful and fun slasher comic with a clever framing concept that film buffs will enjoy.

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Entertainment

Dreams In Analog: HIRAM DOBBS on how VHS HAVEN Brings The Videotape Back To Life

03/24/2026 4:00 pm 0

Hiram Dobbs reclaims the VHS as a format for films old and new

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS takes over McDonald’s

03/24/2026 3:30 pm 0

KPop Demon Hunters meals, photocards, and a McFlurry will take over McDonald's starting March 31 in collaboration with Netflix.

THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL to premiere May 12

03/24/2026 11:15 am 0

The special, starring Jon Bernthal, will be released on Disney+ a week after the second season finale of Daredevil: Born Again.

Is Stephen Colbert writing a Tom Bombadil movie?

Tolkien super-fan Stephen Colbert is writing a Lord of the Rings movie based on the first six chapters of the book....and you know what that means!

Valerie Perrine, SUPERMAN ’78’s Miss Teschmacher, dead at 82

03/24/2026 10:15 am 0

The actress, who originated the role of Lex Luthor's associate, died following a 15-year battle with tremors and Parkinson's disease.

STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY to end with season two

03/23/2026 1:52 pm 0

The new Star Trek show, which concluded its first season earlier this month, was reportedly canceled over low viewership numbers.

Mordecai and Rigby return for new adventures in REGULAR SHOW: THE LOST TAPES

03/23/2026 12:45 pm 0

The beloved animated series returns this May on Cartoon Network!

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