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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.

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.

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. 

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ALL-STAR SUPERMAN audiobook adaptation announced

Based on the strong marketing push from Warner Bros. marketing, I think it's safe to assume the vast majority of people are well aware...

Wizard jumps the shark, fires two

After a week of folks piling on with all their stored-up grievances against Wizard, things took a darker turn last week, as Wizard fired...

Vanessa Davis in the NYT

This weekend SPANIEL RAGE's Vanessa Davis had a full page comic in the New York Times OpEd page. You'll have to dig for...

Box Office watch: The secret of SUPERMAN’s non-success

Meanwhile, the disappointment of SUPERMAN RETURNS' worldwide grosses continue to cause vague, disquieting unease in Hollywood: Now that Warner Bros.' "Superman Returns" has flown around...

Box Office watch: ZOOM crashes

Biggest comic book movie bomb of the year? ZOOM which came in at a dismal 7th place. "Zoom" opening was one of Tim Allen's...

Manga watch: ComiKet!

Naniwa at Mangacast covers the biggest show of them all:ComiKet! Twice a year doujin fans across the world head for the big one. This is...

Manga Watch: Takaya in TIME

Time continues to discover manga with an interview with FRUITS BASKET's Natsuki Takaya: TIME: What do you think about manga being attempted by non-Japanese creators?...

Manga and Anime News

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."

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Please like and subscribe

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers HAIKYUU!!, DRAGON BALL SUPER and WE'RE NOT CUT OUT TO BE LOVERS.

Business News

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

Alliance sues Diamond – again: “The truth finally emerged.”

Why did Alliance Entertainment cancel their bid to buy Diamond? The truth has been revealed in a new lawsuit

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

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."

Horror Beat: THEY CALL HER DEATH Is A Blood-Caked Western/Horror Bonanza

A 16mm passion project that wrangles 70s Euro-Western and Splatter Film influences

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?