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Interview: Brian DeCubellis and Ethan Sacks talk DARK HONOR

The Beat caught up with Dark Honor co-creator Brian DeCubellis and adapter Ethan Sacks to discuss the story of their upcoming comic, the decision to set it at the start of lockdown, and what it was like working with a murderer's row of artists.

Exclusive: Check out The Blood Brothers Mother #4 from DSTLRY

A new look at the hit Western from DSTRLY by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso

What the Mrs. Flood reveal on DOCTOR WHO means…

The Interstellar Song Contest saw the identity of Mrs. Flood revealed and the return of a major Doctor Who villain. The Beat breaks down who they are and what that means for fans!

Trade Rating: With MAFALDA BOOK ONE, one of the world’s great comics is finally in English

The classic Argentine comic strip Mafalda by the cartoonist Quino is newly-available in English, with a translation by Frank Wynne.

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What the Mrs. Flood reveal on DOCTOR WHO means…

The Interstellar Song Contest saw the identity of Mrs. Flood revealed and the return of a major Doctor Who villain. The Beat breaks down who they are and what that means for fans!

Heroes Con ’06 Photo Parade

With a heaping helping of southern hospitality, aided by caffeine infusions at all hours, and only slightly impeded by the terror of BAGWORMS, Heroes...

Xavier found in Gaslamp

Tom Galloway writes to tell us: Was surfing around to see what the Gaslamp Quarter restaurant scene looks like this year when I happened on...

More Heroes Con memories

Newsarama has a nice wrap-up report Friday’s line was mirrored Saturday and Sunday as the show saw its highest attendance in over a decade. Anecdotally,...

AX ’06 new license round-up

Manganews.net has a complete list of new license announcements and we're shamelessly stealing it for your reading pleasure: Viz Media - "Gentleman’s Alliance" by Tanemura Arina -...

Superman Returns returns – UPDATES

We went to a screening of SUPERMAN RETURNS courtesy of Shelton Drum last night, and had a great time discussing it afterwards on the...

Manga and Anime News

New manga publisher BluPetal launched

With promise to bring more Boys Love, Girls Love, Shojo, Josei, Teens' Love and Gei Komi

Titan Manga to release UNEMPLOYED KILLERS SUPPORT GROUP Vol. 1 in February 2026

Titan Manga will publish "Unemployed Killers Support Group" Vol. 1 by Taiwanese creator Rio in February 2026.

Wonderful Wednesdays: OUR SUNNY DAYS, HIBANA and more from Seven Seas

Fans rejoice as Seven Seas announces 5 titles in this week's Wonderful Wednesdays, including highly popular Boys' Love VSC "Our Sunny Days"!

TOKYOPOP promises a sizzling summer lineup

TOKYOPOP and LoveLove unveil 14 new manga and light novels this summer, featuring BL, Omegaverse, fantasy, and romance titles from June to September.

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...

Business News

Hermes Press now has no distributor due to Diamond situation

Hermes Press says the Diamond situations is "effectively halting distribution of our products and many others."

Opinion: Diamond is leaving retailers in the dark

Retailers still have no idea what is going to happen to Diamond Comics or Diamond Select Toys.

UPDATED: PRH ends Diamond Comics sub-distribution deal

Retailers who were ordering PRH exclusive publishers via Diamond will no longer be able to do so

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.

Reviews

Trade Rating: With MAFALDA BOOK ONE, one of the world’s great comics is finally in English

The classic Argentine comic strip Mafalda by the cartoonist Quino is newly-available in English, with a translation by Frank Wynne.

Graphic Novel Review: RAYMOND CHANDLER’S TROUBLE IS MY BUSINESS brings Philip Marlowe to comics

Raymond Chandler's Trouble Is My Business gets the comics adaptation treatment, bringing the Philip Marlowe character to comics.

The Marvel Rundown: THE THING #1 comes out and play-ays

This week is a full rapid rundown of Marvel releases including The Thing, Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine, and Weapon X-Men.

DC Round-Up: SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #1 tries to do A LOT

Superman Unlimited #1 arrives at a time when Superman is everywhere, and it packs a whole lot of ideas into one issue.

Wednesday Comics Reviews: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CRIMSON JUSTICE? #1 is an Alan Moore riff, and more

Whatever Happened to Crimson Justice? #1 headlines The Beat's weekly look at notable single issues outside of the Big 2.

DOCTOR WHO continues to get meta with “The Story and the Engine”

The Doctor and Belinda confront the source of the stories as The Doctor seeks revenge on those who have made him feel powerless.

Top Comics to Buy for May 21, 2025: From Alcatraz to Bigfoot to Superman

This week's Top Comics to Buy for May 21 features superheroes along with some of the best new indie books of the year so far.

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.

Entertainment

SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge at FORTNITE over Darth Vader AI voice

AI generated voice of the late James Earl Jones is used by Darth Vader character to talk to players.

Oh God the SKIBIDI TOILET film is actually happening

Not an April fool's joke, Michael Bay is directing a Skibidi Toilet movie.....but will it be relevant by the time the movie comes out?

DOCTOR WHO continues to get meta with “The Story and the Engine”

The Doctor and Belinda confront the source of the stories as The Doctor seeks revenge on those who have made him feel powerless.

What the Mrs. Flood reveal on DOCTOR WHO means…

The Interstellar Song Contest saw the identity of Mrs. Flood revealed and the return of a major Doctor Who villain. The Beat breaks down who they are and what that means for fans!

Interview: AVATAR: BRAVING THE ELEMENTS podcast hosts tease more super fan celebrity guests

Janet Varney and Dante Basco discuss their deep dive rewatch of The Legend of Korra

GLITCH PRODUCTIONS secures another Indie win with Amazon Licensing Deal

An absolute win for indie animation.

THE LAST OF US S2x06 Recap: Happy Birthday, Kiddo

Is it a dinosaur?

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?