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The Beat Digest 05/09/25: Schreier to reboot X-MEN?

On today's Digest, Jake Schreier is in talks to direct X-Men, Event Horizon gets a prequel, and Dark Horse reveals The Witcher: The Witcher.

The week in Diamond Bankruptcy: filings and fees and questions

It was a quiet week in Diamond Bankruptcy news, after last week's thrill ride of shocking developments.

Exclusive Preview: Dark Horse Comics shares new excerpt from SMALL TOWN SPIRITS

Dark Horse Comics shares new excerpt from SMALL TOWN SPIRITS

Exclusive: Dark Horse and Yoe Books to celebrate the art of Roy G. Krenkel

Dark Horse and Yoe Books will publish The Fantastic Art of Roy G. Krenkel, a celebration of Frank Frazetta's mentor, this fall.

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The week in Diamond Bankruptcy: filings and fees and questions

It was a quiet week in Diamond Bankruptcy news, after last week's thrill ride of shocking developments.

“Temporary” Wolverine piercing

This lucky fellow can just pull out his surgical steel spikes...but Logan must live with them forever! Tragic.

A little bit more WizWorld fallout

Shocked reactions to the dismissal of Gabe Fieramosco and Stewart Morales, both here and at Newsarama have been overflowing. In Fieramosco's case, in particular,...

Tales of the Black Freighter: Marooned (The Reconstruction)

Comics fan Steven Johnson has done something very interesting with WATCHMEN, the comics classic by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. In the alternate world...

Butter Brandon wows ’em in Iowa!

Recently we told you of the big shake up at the Iowa State Fair, with apprentice butter carver Sarah Pratt taking over for...

VideoBlog: 24Seven @ Rocketship

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nlCfZ1Xyes&w=425&h=350] Recently, we were given the means to video blog via our friends at Samsung, and our maiden voyage was Saturday night's 24Seven East...

K’n’B 8/15/06: people out and about everywhere

Ellen Forney on Seattle NPR. Forney will also be doing a unique reading/video performancetomorrow at Elliot Bay in Seattle Mor einfo in the link at...

Manga and Anime News

Chang Sheng’s award-winning series OLDMAN launches Kickstarter via eigoMANGA

eigoMANGA has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring Chang Sheng’s "Oldman" to readers around the world. The award-winning manga tells the story of a mysterious court magician who escapes prison to seek revenge against an immortal queen. Known for its detailed art and powerful themes, "Oldman" has earned accolades including the International Manga Award and Taiwan’s Golden Comic Award.

Wonderful Wednesdays: GHOST AND WITCH, THE BEAST KING AND HIS APPRENTICE and more fantasy series from Seven Seas

Seven Seas stirs up a magical mix of fantasy, romance, and cozy charm in this week’s Wonderful Wednesdays. From mythical beasts to vengeful witches, February 2026 is shaping up to be an enchanting month for manga and light novel fans, with cats, books, and a whole lot of magic leading the charge.

PICK ME PICK ME launches May 28: flirt, sabotage, and compete in this AI-powered dating sim

"Pick Me Pick Me" is a new AI-assisted PvP dating game from Moncage devs Optillusion, arriving May 28 on Steam, iOS, and Android with voice chat, sabotage cards, and custom characters.

Penguin Random House and Disney sign new licensing deal

Penguin Random House have expanded their deal to publish books, including manga, based on all Disney properties.

RED NIGHT and DING DONG CIRCUS hit shelves this April from Breakdown Press

Breakdown Press brings experimental manga to the forefront with "Red Night" by Kazuichi Hanawa and a long-awaited reprint of "Ding Dong Circus" by Sasaki Maki, both arriving April 28, 2025.

Kodansha light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK

Kodansha expands its digital library with 60 fan-favorite light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK, including titles like "BAKEMONOGATARI," "Am I Actually the Strongest?," and "My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1."

Business News

The week in Diamond Bankruptcy: filings and fees and questions

It was a quiet week in Diamond Bankruptcy news, after last week's thrill ride of shocking developments.

Penguin Random House and Disney sign new licensing deal

Penguin Random House have expanded their deal to publish books, including manga, based on all Disney properties.

Kodansha light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK

Kodansha expands its digital library with 60 fan-favorite light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK, including titles like "BAKEMONOGATARI," "Am I Actually the Strongest?," and "My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1."

Fletch-a-Sketch Talent Representation launches with five artists

F.A.S.T. Rep is a new talent rep working with Bernard Chang, Riccardo Federici, Emanuela Lupacchino, Dustin Nguyen and Giulia Pellegrini for events

Court approves sale of Diamond assets to Universal/Ad Populum

The court has approved the sale of most of Diamond's assets to Universal Entertainment and Ad Populum

Diamond files motion to approve sale to Universal and Ad Populum

As many expected, Diamond Comics has filed a motion to approve sale of their assets to Universal Distribution and Sparkle Pop/Ad Populum

Reviews

Graphic Novel Review: TSUNAMI is a disarming, coming-of-age debut comic

Tsunami by Ned Wenlock is a stirring debut and a disarming feat of cartooning that taps into the highs and lows of growing up. 

The Marvel Rundown: Segura and Noto bring political intrigue to a new STAR WARS #1

The Beat's Marvel team reviews this week's new books including Star Wars #1, Fantastic Four Fanfare #1, and Sam Wilson: Captain America #5!

DC Round-Up: ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #7 delivers a terrifying new version of Brainiac

Absolute Superman #7 is the lead review in this week's DC Round-Up column, which also checks in with Absolute Green Lantern and Poison Ivy.

Wednesday Comics Reviews: CAPTAIN PLANET and FREE PLANET orbit the same week, and more

Captain Planet returns to comics with a new volume that has our reviewer excited. Plus, we look at the return of Heavy Metal Magazine!

Top Comics to Buy for May 7, 2025: Do you like HEAVY METAL and fight comics? This is your week

This week's Top Comics to Buy for May 7 is a hard-hitting bunch, featuring punchy books like Black Canary, Ultimate Wolverine and Heavy Metal.

Classic Comic Compendium: ULTIMATE DOOMSDAY helped solidify one of Marvel’s greatest villains

Ultimate Doomsday was one of the formative stories within the original Ultimate Universe, and it's implications are still being felt.

FATED NOT TO MEET is a spicy rivals-to-lovers BL

Fated NOT to Meet Story and Art: Ei Eijou Publisher: TOKYOPOP (Digital & Paperback) Translation: Dylan Jekels Retouching and Lettering: Vibrant Publishing Studio Publication Date: April 22, 2025 Rating: Mature,...

Graphic Novel Review: WE ALL GOT SOMETHING is a funny book about a downswing in a life

Lawrence Lindell's new book WE ALL GOT SOMETHING is delightful, and it captures mental health struggles in a humorous and gentle manner.

DOCTOR WHO reaches the pit of despair in “THE WELL”

Director: Amanda Brotchie Writers: Russell T. Davies, Sharma Angel-Walfall Main Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Bethany Antonia, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Luke Rhodri Streaming Service: Disney+, iPlayer “Don't...

Entertainment

THE OLD GUARD 2 trailer pits Theron against Thurman

Netflix has released the trailer for the sequel, which will finally arrive five years after the first film on July 2.

Former IDW exec David Ozer sentenced in embezzlement case

A former IDW Entertainment exec has been sentenced to jail after embezzling money on a TV show that was based on a nonexistent comic book

Chang Sheng’s award-winning series OLDMAN launches Kickstarter via eigoMANGA

eigoMANGA has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring Chang Sheng’s "Oldman" to readers around the world. The award-winning manga tells the story of a mysterious court magician who escapes prison to seek revenge against an immortal queen. Known for its detailed art and powerful themes, "Oldman" has earned accolades including the International Manga Award and Taiwan’s Golden Comic Award.

PICK ME PICK ME launches May 28: flirt, sabotage, and compete in this AI-powered dating sim

"Pick Me Pick Me" is a new AI-assisted PvP dating game from Moncage devs Optillusion, arriving May 28 on Steam, iOS, and Android with voice chat, sabotage cards, and custom characters.

Horror Beat: Production designer EVE McCARNEY on building towns demons can hide in for The Bondsman

It takes a special eye to visualize an entire horror landscape.

Kodansha light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK

Kodansha expands its digital library with 60 fan-favorite light novels now available on Barnes & Noble NOOK, including titles like "BAKEMONOGATARI," "Am I Actually the Strongest?," and "My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1."

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Sunday a livelier affair as John Cena makes history

Historic main event tops a much improved second night card

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Saturday delivered a mixed baguette with a couple of gems

The main event was certainly one for the ages.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: We predict Wrestlemania 41

We're thinking Cena takes the belt from the American Nightmare. You?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE, John Cena Team Up With Drumstick For Summer-Long Promotion

I thought it was CM Punk who famously demanded more WWE ice cream?