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New player on the scene: Philbo Distribution

A new distributor for indie comics, Philbo Distribution has signed up Zenescope, Antarctic, and more, with plans to launch in July.

SDCC ’25: Marvel is skipping Hall H this year

Marvel's traditional Hall H spectacle will be absent from this year's San Diego Comic Con

AI-assisted manga start-up officially launches EMAQI app

Orange Inc. has introduced its new manga app, emaqi, available as of May 28, 2025, on iOS/Android for fans in the United States and Canada.

Interview: MATHEW KLICKSTEIN ventures into the universe that is Lloyd Kaufman for new book

How to capture the man responsible for the longest running independent movie studio in the world.

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2006 Friends of Lulu Award Winners

The 2006 FoL awards were presented in a ceremony at the Bristol Hotel this evening. The winners are: WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARD: (Honoring women in the...

SD ’06 Photo Parade Day 0

We took pathetically few pictures yesterday because we were busy Video blogging, and the ones we did are just...lame. But anyway... Stan Sakai has 20...

Registration Update 2

Registration was NOT the nightmare everyone had feared. It took us literally 15 seconds to get our badge with our bar coded press letter....

SAN DIEGO – DAY 0

Okay can we just say, we now officially hate the Hyatt? WE HATES IT WE HATES IT FOREVER. We have various reasons for this...

FANGORIA launches comics line

Comics really must be back, because the bandwagon is getting mighty crowded! Representing the biggest news in horror comics since the gory glory days of...

DOOM PATROL movie on the march at Warners

Variety reports that Warner Bros. is planning to make a DOOM PATROL movie: Warner Bros. Pictures is giving new life to DC Comics cult...

Manga and Anime News

AI-assisted manga start-up officially launches EMAQI app

Orange Inc. has introduced its new manga app, emaqi, available as of May 28, 2025, on iOS/Android for fans in the United States and Canada.

Manga Review: DETECTIVES THESE DAYS ARE CRAZY! is a manga that hits different when you’re no longer the kid

"Detectives These Days Are Crazy!" follows Keiichiro, a washed-up detective with zero tech knowledge, and Mashiro, his Gen Alpha karate-kicking assistant.

Wonderful Wednesdays: LITTLE MUSHROOM, AHAREN-SAN IS INDECIPHERABLE omnibus and more announced by Seven Seas

This week's Wonderful Wednesdays announcement is a huge win for light novel lovers, specifically danmei fans! Here's what's new & noteworthy!

THE SUMMER HIKARU DIED creator Mokumokuren to attend Anime Expo 2025

Mokumokuren, creator of "The Summer Hikaru Died," will attend Anime Expo 2025 for their North American debut.

VAMPIRE HUNTER D arrives on AMC’s streaming platforms for 40th anniversary

On Friday, May 30, 2025, the Japanese cult classic...

Los Angeles Dodgers to host official ONE PIECE night at Dodger Stadium on July 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toei Animation are teaming up for ONE PIECE Night on July 3! Enjoy exclusive giveaways and more!

Business News

New player on the scene: Philbo Distribution

A new distributor for indie comics, Philbo Distribution has signed up Zenescope, Antarctic, and more, with plans to launch in July.

Author, Author: should graphic novels be shelved by author?

Would shelving graphic novels by author help sell more books? Rich Johnson explains why he thinks it would.

Aethon Books acquires majority stake in Vault Comics

Aethon Books has acquired a majority stake in indie comic publisher Vault Comics, following previous team-ups

Udon halts all shipments to Diamond

Udon is cancelling all order via Diamond, and asks retailers to order via Lunar, Simon & Schuster and....in the future, Universal.

A comics publisher on Diamond’s end and finding a new distributor

Fabrice Sapolsky, publisher of FairSquare Graphics, opens up about the difficult decisions he's had to make regarding distribution for his books

TILTING AT WINDMILLS #301: Figuring out the basics in a new world

Brian Hibbs offers practical advice for his fellow comics retailers/book orderers on where to order their comics in the post-Diamond world

Reviews

Graphic Novel Review: BASKET changes the game

Basket Writer: Paco Moccand Illustrator: Marie Derambure Letterer: Steph Bulante Editors: Sara Hagstrom and Steph Bulante Publisher: Lucky Pocket Press / $25 Spring 2025 Basket is exactly what you want. The...

Entertainment

DOCTOR WHO divides its fanbase in ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’

The Doctor and Belinda find themselves watching Eurovision...in space! However, a violent danger is awaiting them...

Manga Review: DETECTIVES THESE DAYS ARE CRAZY! is a manga that hits different when you’re no longer the kid

"Detectives These Days Are Crazy!" follows Keiichiro, a washed-up detective with zero tech knowledge, and Mashiro, his Gen Alpha karate-kicking assistant.

Interview: MATHEW KLICKSTEIN ventures into the universe that is Lloyd Kaufman for new book

How to capture the man responsible for the longest running independent movie studio in the world.

Hasbro unveils FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS action figures

Plus Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 style Gamerverse action figures!

Dynamite to release new THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS graphic novel

The Nightmare Before Christmas, produced by visionary Tim Burton...

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Kane and The Legend of May 19th

One of the more puzzling angles of the Ruthless Aggression Era probably doesn't even rank on Kane's Top 10 Worst Storylines

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE’s Post-WrestleMania picture takes shape with a decent but uneven Backlash PLE

A couple of gems alongside the slightly underwhelming revival of a classic rivalry

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.