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The Used are celebrating a 25 year career with a new OGN, ALL THAT I GOT

The Used have teamed up with Sumerian Comics to...

Abrams Books employees and SVA educators have voted to unionize

Both teachers at SVA and editorial staff at Abrams have voted to unionize under UAW in recent weeks.

Batman and Deadpool to clash in new Marvel and DC crossover

Zeb Wells and Greg Capullo, and Grant Morrison and Dan Mora will create the first Marvel/DC crossover in over two decades this fall.

Top Comics to Buy for May 28, 2025: A stunning single issue lands in ASSORTED CRISIS EVENTS, and more

This week's list of Top Comics to Buy for May 28 features new issues of Ultimate Spider-Man, Assorted Crisis Events, and more!

The Beat Digest 05/27/25: ULTIMATE HAWKEYE lands one-shot

Also on today's Digest, the Snyders et al.'s By A Thread returns to comiXology next week, and Michael Rooker's Peacemaker role is revealed.

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Batman and Deadpool to clash in new Marvel and DC crossover

Zeb Wells and Greg Capullo, and Grant Morrison and Dan Mora will create the first Marvel/DC crossover in over two decades this fall.

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...

SDCC: Help wanted, rooms wanted

Over here at SBM we look at the daily Comic-con countdown at Sky McCloud's LJ and despair. Time is short. Is there any general...

SUPERMAN RETURNS

Answer: Superman is Jesus. The rest of my comments are going to be spoilerish, so you might want to avoid the jump if you're sensitive. I...

Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Our war game

This week on Beat's Bizarre Adventure, three writers cover the series FALSE KNEES, SAMURAI 7 and BOKURANO: OURS.

Manga Review: THE LITTLE BIRD SLEEPS BY THE SEA is a bittersweet story of family and loss

The Little Bird Sleeps by the Sea Story and Art:...

Anime Review: TO BE HERO X’s E-Soul arc descends into tragedy

Adam and Hilary return to To Be Hero X to cover its E-Soul arc. Did it electrify or is this series already running on empty?

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"!

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Abrams Books employees and SVA educators have voted to unionize

Both teachers at SVA and editorial staff at Abrams have voted to unionize under UAW in recent weeks.

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

Reviews

Top Comics to Buy for May 28, 2025: A stunning single issue lands in ASSORTED CRISIS EVENTS, and more

This week's list of Top Comics to Buy for May 28 features new issues of Ultimate Spider-Man, Assorted Crisis Events, and more!

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Our war game

This week on Beat's Bizarre Adventure, three writers cover the series FALSE KNEES, SAMURAI 7 and BOKURANO: OURS.

Manga Review: THE LITTLE BIRD SLEEPS BY THE SEA is a bittersweet story of family and loss

The Little Bird Sleeps by the Sea Story and Art: Yuu Minaduki Publisher: TOKYOPOP (Print & Digital) Imprint: LoveLove Translation: Christine Dashiell Retouching and Lettering: Vibrant Publishing Studio Publication Date:...

Classic Comic Compendium: ULTIMATE INVASION launched the new universe

Ultimate Invasion from Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch started the new line of Ultimate comics that are publishing these days.

Anime Review: TO BE HERO X’s E-Soul arc descends into tragedy

Adam and Hilary return to To Be Hero X to cover its E-Soul arc. Did it electrify or is this series already running on empty?

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.

Entertainment

THE LAST OF US S2x07 Recap: A violent confrontation

THE LAST OF US S2x07 Recap: A violent confrontation. I let you live...

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!

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.

The Used are celebrating a 25 year career with a new OGN, ALL THAT I GOT

The Used have teamed up with Sumerian Comics to...

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.

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

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?