One of the more peripherally connected comics-type movies coming out this year is HOLLYWOODLAND, due in September, which stars Ben Affleck as George Reeves,...

Books

New PORN STAR GN by Neil Strauss and Bernard Chang

Over at PWCW, The Beat files a wee story about yet another new graphic novel by a best-seling author: ReganBooks is jumping into the...

Manga

Vertical news, no PLUTO, but Takeshi on tap

Over the last few days, an exciting rumor, doubtless started at AX 2006, suggested that Vertical might be publishing an English version of PLUTO...

India learns Superman secrets

In a widely quoted interview, Paul Levitz talks to Indian website Rediff about Superman and other stuff. Part two here. Levitz on how movies...

Best-selling author Picoult takes on Wonder Woman

The New York Times, where most really big comics news is has a brief item this am about best-selling author Jodi Picoult taking on...

Conventions

SDCC Programming for Thursday, July 20

Aieeeeee! It has begun!!! Brian Bolland! Rosario Dawson! Peter S. Beagle! Tim Biskup! David Arquette! Deepak Chopra AND Grant Morrison! KLANG!

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Manga and Anime News

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

Merve Giray - 05/29/2025 10:31 pm 0

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

Hayame Kawachi - 05/29/2025 10:02 pm 0

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

Ollie Kaplan - 05/28/2025 10:42 pm 0

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

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

Hayame Kawachi - 05/28/2025 8:09 pm 0

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

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Our war game

Adam Wescott - 05/26/2025 1:00 pm 0

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

Kristina Elyse Butke - 05/26/2025 12:30 pm 0

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

Business News

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

Beat Staff - 05/30/2025 10:45 am 5

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

Heidi MacDonald - 05/30/2025 9:15 am 0

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

Udon halts all shipments to Diamond

Heidi MacDonald - 05/29/2025 11:30 pm 0

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

Heidi MacDonald - 05/29/2025 6:15 pm 0

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

Beat Staff - 05/28/2025 10:45 am 6

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

Dynamite wants its $500,000 from Diamond and more bankruptcy updates

Heidi MacDonald - 05/28/2025 9:30 am 1

Dynamite is asking Diamond for more than $500,000 due them for merchandise sales, meanwhile, the bankruptcy proceedings drag on and on

Reviews

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Graphic Novel Review: Have you heard of CORNELIUS – THE MERRY LIFE OF A WRETCHED DOG?

Cornelius - The Merry Life of a Wretched Dog will introduce you to a fake comics icon as it plays games with the medium and form.

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Graphic Novel Review: AMBIGUOUS BLU is a rare nuanced look at eating disorders

Ambiguous Blu offers a rare glimpse into the secret shame of somone struggling with disordered eating, and it is sure to be added to the list of essential comics about eating disorders.

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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...

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Graphic Novel Review: The horror of THE HARROWING GAME dwells in the details

The eerily detailed illustrations of The Harrowing Game twist gothic stories into broken reflections of cultural anxieties.

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The Marvel Rundown: Kamala Khan Goes Back to The Past in Giant-Size X-Men #1

This week Kamala Khan gets inserted into Giant Sized X-Men #1. Additionally, we take a look at Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Venom Original Sin.

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DC Round-Up: Michael Holt’s past comes back to haunt him in MR. TERRIFIC: YEAR ONE #1

The updated origin for the DCU's third-smartest man kicks off in MR. TERRIFIC: YEAR ONE #1.

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: A gritty week featuring DARK HONOR and THE GODDAMN TRAGEDY

The one-shot comic The Goddamn Tragedy leads this week's Wednesday Comics Reviews column, which also features Lazarus: Fallen.

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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!

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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.