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Exclusive: Invader Comics debuts DEATH’S IMMORTAL HUNTER this May

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Invader Comics has just announced a brand new 66-page horror-fantasy one-shot, Death's Immortal Hunter.
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Exclusive Preview: LADY BALTIMORE: DAUGHTERS OF MEDUSA #1

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LADY BALTIMORE: DAUGHTERS OF MEDUSA #1 is dropping soon and we have an exclusive look at pages here
Movies

Ever wanted a GODZILLA HAMMER? Well, you’re in luck because now you can buy one

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Wield the power of Gojira’s foot on the palm of your hands.
Reviews

Graphic Nonfiction Review: GINSENG ROOTS is Craig Thompson’s triumphant return to graphic memoir

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Ginseng Roots offers a heady blend of graphic memoir, journalism, and societal history, using a medicinal root as its guiding theme.
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Exclusive: Check out new Lloyd Kaufman Toxic Avenger tribute variant cover

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Lloyd Kaufman gets a new tribute in The Toxic Avengers variant covers

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Anime

Pluto TV supercharges anime library with biggest content refresh ever

Pluto TV kicks off Ani-May 2025 with its biggest anime update yet—adding over 800 hours of free programming, 120+ movies, and 50+ new series.
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Books

New PORN STAR GN by Neil Strauss and Bernard Chang

Over at PWCW, The Beat files a wee story about yet another new graphic novel by a best-seling author: ReganBooks is jumping into the...
Manga

Vertical news, no PLUTO, but Takeshi on tap

Over the last few days, an exciting rumor, doubtless started at AX 2006, suggested that Vertical might be publishing an English version of PLUTO...
DC

India learns Superman secrets

In a widely quoted interview, Paul Levitz talks to Indian website Rediff about Superman and other stuff. Part two here. Levitz on how movies...
DC

Best-selling author Picoult takes on Wonder Woman

The New York Times, where most really big comics news is has a brief item this am about best-selling author Jodi Picoult taking on...
Conventions

SDCC Programming for Thursday, July 20

Aieeeeee! It has begun!!! Brian Bolland! Rosario Dawson! Peter S. Beagle! Tim Biskup! David Arquette! Deepak Chopra AND Grant Morrison! KLANG!
General

Oeming’s Heroes Con movie

Emerging filmmaker Mike Oeming has made a Heroes Con movie using stills and loud music. Watch it if you dare. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKTfPJAOcJE
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Manga and Anime News

Pluto TV supercharges anime library with biggest content refresh ever

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Pluto TV kicks off Ani-May 2025 with its biggest anime update yet—adding over 800 hours of free programming, 120+ movies, and 50+ new series.

Wonderful Wednesdays: MUSHOKU TENSEI light novel deluxe edition and more from Seven Seas

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Wonderful Wednesdays garners fans' attention with new deluxe edition of "Mushoku Tensei", audiobook adaptation "Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear" and more!

Anime Review: TO BE HERO X is both nice and not-so-nice

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Adam and Hilary return to discuss the first four episodes of "To Be Hero X." Does this superhero series remain a Nice surprise?

Monkey D. Luffy to throw first pitch at Fenway Park during sold-out ONE PIECE theme day

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Anime icon Monkey D. Luffy will throw the first pitch at Fenway Park on May 3 during the sold-out Boston Red Sox x One Piece Theme Day, marking a historic moment for the franchise.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Talking lizards, a sexy demon king, and the birth of gekiga

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For its 50th installment, BBA covers THE LUCIFER AND BISCUIT HAMMER, SEDUCED BY THE DEMON KING, A DRIFTING LIFE and...BIONICLE?!

Wonderful Wednesdays: Seven Seas to bring MONSTER GIRLS, MY TWISTED EATING DISORDER and more

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Seven Seas teases fans with deluxe editions of beloved series and brand-new series alike on Wonderful Wednesdays!
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Business News

Court approves sale of Diamond assets to Universal/Ad Populum

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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

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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.”

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

Diamond Comics to reveal excited and “exceptionally well-known purchasers”

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Diamond offered a little more about their unnamed new buyer, who is said to be excited to partner with them

Diamond bankruptcy trustee files to either dismiss or convert to Chapter 7

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A motion to convert to chapter 7 or dismiss by the trustee overseeing Diamond's bankruptcy could potentially have huge ramifications for the case

Alliance Entertainment cancels Diamond purchase; Diamond says “we good”

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As revealed in an SEC filing, Alliance has terminated its bid to buy Diamond Comics, seemingly leaving Universal Distribution as the new owner of some of their assets
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Reviews

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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...
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Graphic Nonfiction Review: GINSENG ROOTS is Craig Thompson’s triumphant return to graphic memoir

Ginseng Roots offers a heady blend of graphic memoir, journalism, and societal history, using a medicinal root as its guiding theme.
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Anime Review: TO BE HERO X is both nice and not-so-nice

Adam and Hilary return to discuss the first four episodes of "To Be Hero X." Does this superhero series remain a Nice surprise?
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Movie Review: THUNDERBOLTS* won’t shock you but will leave you feeling satisfied

Thunderbolts* won't shock you but will leave you feeling satasified. Read our review of the moview here!
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The Marvel Rundown: Nothing can stop the King of Monsters in GODZILLA VS SPIDER-MAN #1

This week The Marvel Rundown reviews Godzilla vs Spider-man, Fantastic Four, Hellhunters, and Wolverine and Kitty Pryde.
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DC Round-Up: THE QUESTION: ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER #6 is a rip-roaring superhero story with heart

Renee Montoya faces the past and charts a new future in Alex Segura and Cian Tormey's THE QUESTION: ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER #6.
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: DEATH OF COPRA #4 is a devastating conclusion to a superhero masterpiece, and more

Death of Copra #4 is our lead review in week that also features new Umbrella Academy, Lost Fantasy, and Planet Death #0.
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Top Comics to Buy for April 30, 2025: Amid distribution troubles, the comics keep coming

It's tough to tell what exactly is coming out this week, but we've done our best to recommend the Top Comics to Buy for April 30.
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Classic Comic Compendium: HIGH LEVEL built a world that was never explored

High Level was one of the last wave of Vertigo Comics, and, unfortunately, it setup an intriguing story that was never told.
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Entertainment

Patience, Colorado gets more extraterrestrial visitors in RESIDENT ALIEN Season 4 trailer

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Premieres Friday, June 6 at 11 p.m. ET/PT on USA and SYFY

Ever wanted a GODZILLA HAMMER? Well, you’re in luck because now you can buy one

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Wield the power of Gojira’s foot on the palm of your hands.

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

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Director: Amanda Brotchie Writers: Russell T. Davies, Sharma Angel-Walfall Main Cast:...

Wonderful Wednesdays: MUSHOKU TENSEI light novel deluxe edition and more from Seven Seas

Wonderful Wednesdays garners fans' attention with new deluxe edition of "Mushoku Tensei", audiobook adaptation "Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear" and more!

Nickelodeon announces premiere details for WYLDE PAK animated series

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A new living situation spells laughs, adventure and growth in Nickelodeon’s original 2D-animated series!

Horror Beat: Is horror entering a new age of promotional worldbuilding with WEAPONS and Longlegs?

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The legacy of The Blair Witch Project is clearly alive and well.

Movie Review: THUNDERBOLTS* won’t shock you but will leave you feeling satisfied

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Thunderbolts* won't shock you but will leave you feeling satasified. Read our review of the moview here!

Wrestling News and History

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

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Historic main event tops a much improved second night card

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

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The main event was certainly one for the ages.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: We predict Wrestlemania 41

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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

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

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Dark Side of the Ring returns with an emotional HELL IN A CELL episode

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The cost of legacy.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: History was made at NXT ROADBLOCK in New York City

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Stephanie Vaquer continues to dominate.
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