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Exclusive: MONSTER HIGH: HOUSE HAUNTERS miniseries introduces new character to the franchise

A spooktacular, pun-filled biweekly series available this September

Diamond Select Toys shut down and more on Diamond layoffs

According to reports, Diamond Select Toys has been shut down, as more layoffs are confirmed at various Diamond Comics divisions

DC Comics August 2025 Solicitations

Full solicitations information and cover images for DC Comics titles scheduled to ship in August 2025 and beyond.

Breaking: “Massive” layoffs at Diamond Comics today

Following the sale of Diamond's assets to two separate companies, we're hearing there have been massive layoffs this Friday, with one well known exec confirmed

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MY LITTLE WARLORD and SHAZAM among new DC GO! webcomic title announcements

Available this July along with returning favorites like Nothing Butt Nightwing!

Ted Rall joins United Media

E&P has the story of Ted Rall joining United Media in a new position set up to acquire and develops new and emerging...

Roundtable redux

Reactions from around the blogdome to yesterday's Roundtable Rumble: Johanna David Welsh Manga Blog Tom and Calvin go a round Chris Butcher 2 There were no winners here. Only sad,...

LOST: “Well, here we go.”

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Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Rock and roll eggplants in Natsuki Kizu’s given

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series GIVEN, THERMAE ROMAE REDUX and AVANT-GARDE YUMEKO.

Manga Review: PALACE OF THE OMEGA Volume Two sweetly satisfies

Palace of the Omega Volume Two Story and Art: Fumi...

SQUAD GOALS sticks the landing on WEBTOON

Shero Comics’ "Squad Goals" on WEBTOON is a sharp, funny cheer comic set in juvie, where ankle monitors and attitude come standard.

Pluto TV launches free HUNTER X HUNTER marathon as part of massive Ani-May celebration

Pluto TV is streaming a free all-week "Hunter x Hunter" marathon through May 18 as part of its Ani-May programming event.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Bird is the word in Laica Chrose’s WINGED

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series CATCH THESE HANDS! and DORORO, as well as the webcomic WINGED.

Manga Review: YOU TALK TOO MUCH, SO JUST SHUT IT ALREADY! is a comedy of miscommunication with heart

In this review of "You Talk Too Much, So Just Shut It Already!," we explore a sweet, silly manga full of heart, humor, and hilariously failed sign language.

Business News

Diamond Select Toys shut down and more on Diamond layoffs

According to reports, Diamond Select Toys has been shut down, as more layoffs are confirmed at various Diamond Comics divisions

Breaking: “Massive” layoffs at Diamond Comics today

Following the sale of Diamond's assets to two separate companies, we're hearing there have been massive layoffs this Friday, with one well known exec confirmed

It’s official: Diamond Comics acquired by Universal Distribution and Ad Populum

The sale to Universal and Ad Populum has closed and a new chapter begins for Diamond Comics.

Business Wrap-up: Rebellion goes with Lunar, Dynamite explores, comings and goings

The week in distribution news and hires, including Rebellion, Dynamite, Mad Cave and Ignition Press

Aftershock Comics emerges from bankruptcy

Aftershock Comics has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with plans to pay creditors and launch new projects

Local Comic Shop Day® set for September 27 with a full revamp

Local Comic Shop Day is set for a full revamp from organizer ComicsPRO with a focus on comic shops as community hubs. 

Reviews

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Rock and roll eggplants in Natsuki Kizu’s given

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series GIVEN, THERMAE ROMAE REDUX and AVANT-GARDE YUMEKO.

Manga Review: PALACE OF THE OMEGA Volume Two sweetly satisfies

Palace of the Omega Volume Two Story and Art: Fumi Tsuyuhisa Publisher: Viz Media Imprint: SuBLime (Print & Digital) Translation: Adrienne Beck Retouching and Lettering: Gwen Butler Publication Date: May...

Classic Comic Compendium: ULTIMATE END was a swan song for the original Ultimate Universe

Although it was part of the larger Secret Wars event, Ultimate End was a satisfying wrap on the first Ultimate Universe.

Graphic Novel Review: CHECKED OUT is a new take on the classic making it NYC story

Katie Fricas new graphic novel Checked Out is a less predictable type of 'Making It NYC' story, and it may remind you of other great comics.

Graphic Novel Review: THE GIANT – ORSON WELLES, THE ARTIST & THE SHADOW pits artists against systems

French cartoonist Youssef Daoudi's new graphic novel The Giant is a complex and visually rich look at Orson Welles.

The Marvel Rundown: Events collide in SPIDER-VERSE VS. VENOMVERSE #1

This week we look at the clash of event series Spider-Verse vs. Venomverse. The Rapid Rundown checks in on Ultimate Black Panther, Godzilla vs. X-Men and the return of Gwenpool!

DC Round-Up: The dream of the Silver Age is alive in SUPERGIRL #1

Sophie Campbell and co.'s Supergirl #1 filters Silver Age storytelling through modern sensibilities, creating a debut that's a lot of fun.

Wednesday Comics Reviews: EXQUISITE CORPSES #1 is, well, exquisite…and more

The new James Tynion-penned series debut Exquisite Corpses #1 leads a packed week for The Beat's Wednesday Comics Review column.

Entertainment

Diamond Select Toys shut down and more on Diamond layoffs

According to reports, Diamond Select Toys has been shut down, as more layoffs are confirmed at various Diamond Comics divisions

Japan Society to host RINGU screening with author Koji Suzuki in attendance

Remember the days of haunted VHS tapes?

Movie Review: WARFARE goes for objectivity, ends up objectively bland

Nothing you haven’t seen before here.

Interview: NICK CARTER takes on comics, AI, and LOVE LIFE TRAGEDY

NICK CARTER of Backstreet Boy fame is releasing a new solo album, LOVE LIFE TRAGEDY, combining his love of music and graphic novels

Wrestling News and History

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.

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?