Top News

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.

Interview: Marc Guggenheim ‘holds a mirror up to our world’ in ADVENTURES OF ULYSSES MONARCH

The Beat caught up with Marc Guggenheim to discuss his first Comixology Originals project, The Adventures of Ulysses Monarch, his collaboration with Tolibao, how AI will impact media, and what we can do about it.

Rucka and Scott reunite for CHEETAH AND CHESHIRE ROB THE JUSTICE LEAGUE

Bringing new meaning to the term "Cat Burglars."

Surprise! The NEW THUNDERBOLTS* comic is actually NEW AVENGERS

Marvel has revealed the truth about Sam Humphries and Ton Lima's relaunch ahead of the release of its first issue next month.

LATEST NEWS

Latest News

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.

James Cameron talks BATTLE ANGEL

MTV caught up with James Cameron at the PIRATES 2 premiere; the reclusive helmer hasn't made a film in NINE years, but he seems...

Anime Expo this weekend

It's the biggest anime/manga fest of the year, highlighted by the epochal appearance of CLAMP! Pata has an entertaining run down of panels 1:00-2:00 pm...

ALA in perspective

Robin Brenner, Creator & Editor in Chief of Noflyingnotights.com, wrote to give us some much needed background on the graphic novel panel at...

Hollywood sure is swell!

The New York Times looks at the "Slick. Young. Hip. Powerful." world of studio execs, a lizardlike world where face and ritual rule...

Ennis: No Preacher TV show

Seeing as how we were responsible for getting a new round of "Preacher is an HBO miniseries" rumors going, we decided we would go...

PaperRad: Good enough for the Tate but not Diamond

As we've often mentioned here, as monopolies go, Diamond is one of the most benevolent ones out there. We often hear general kvetching about...

Manga and Anime 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.

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.

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

Fated NOT to Meet Story and Art: Ei Eijou Publisher: TOKYOPOP...

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.

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

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...

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.

Entertainment

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

THE LAST OF US S2x04 Recap: Meet the W.L.F

Read our recap and review of The Last of Us season 2, episode 4.

Review: THUNDERBOLTS* is a statue in a deserted warehouse

Phase Six is off to a washed out start with Thunderbolts*, a bland movie made for people who text in theaters

Roundtable: Why is A Goofy Movie a landmark film for generations?

A Goofy Movie is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the Beat staff looks at why is has become such a beloved classic for generations.

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?