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Magnetic Press

Exclusive: Magnetic Press announces Mathieu Bablet’s SILENT JENNY Kickstarter

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Mathieu Bablet's Silent Jenny will be launched on Kickstarter from Magnetic Press, completing his sci-fi trilogy.
The Marvel Rundown

Marvel Rundown: Gloves (and masks) are off in ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3

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This week the Marvel Rundown covers Ultimate Endgame #3, Inglorious X-Force #3, Predator: Bloodshed #2, Fantastic Four #9, and Iron Man #3.
DC

DC Round-Up: Waid & Jiménez anchor an entertaining SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1

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Plus, a bonus review as Ryan North and Gavin Guidry begin their run as creative team on THE FLASH!
Wednesday Comics

Wednesday Comics Reviews: A henchmen, honor, and a megaghost

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This week's column looks at Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1, MegaGhost #1, Prog 2475, and more Wednesday comics releases!

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The Marvel Rundown

Marvel Rundown: Gloves (and masks) are off in ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3

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DC

DC Round-Up: Waid & Jiménez anchor an entertaining SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1

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Wednesday Comics

Wednesday Comics Reviews: A henchmen, honor, and a megaghost

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Rebellion

INTERVIEW: Creators and editors discuss the magisterial return of THE TRIGAN EMPIRE and its continued appeal

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Business News

DSTLRY is back, announces publishing schedule

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Obituaries

RIP: Daniel Robert Epstein

Matt Brady has the sad news and a touching remembrance: Daniel Robert Epstein, one of Newsarama’s writers (as well as a writer for many other...
Old Comics

Long lost Wesley Morse art

SHE was a beautiful showgirl in the Ziegfield Follies. HE was a dashing young cartoonist/illustrator. It was the '20s, things were roaring, and whatever...
Conventions

Does Rick Olney do it in the woods?

A reader comment here on The Beat has led us to resurrect the trail of Rick Olney, convention promoter extraordinaire. How extraordinaire? Well, he...
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More SPECIAL FORCES art

Speaking of SPECIAL FORCES, Kyle Baker's new comedy book, more art is up at his website.
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Interviews, interviews

• ICv2 interviews Viz Media's Seiji Horibuchi on the subject of Viz's growing slate of movie releases beyond the DVD market: With the growing interest...
Comic Strips

Secret Asian Man launches at United Media

What editor Ted Rall calls "the first Asian-themed strip" for newspapers, will launch in July: United Media will be launching a new feature on July...
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Manga and Anime News

New manga publisher Mahjong Pros launches with four spring titles

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Mahjong Pros has extended its business with a manga publishing arm, launching with four spring titles that all feature the game.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HERO’S BEREAVED FAMILY chaos

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga GIGANTO MAXIA, UNDER MY SKIN and THE HERO'S BEREAVED FAMILY.

Yen Press announces 15 new licenses for September release

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Yen Press has announced 13 manga and two light novels slated for publication in September, including Judge Omnibus Edition, Vol. 1

Tokyopop announces human-dragon romance BRIDE OF IGNAT

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Tokyopop has announced a new BL series from its LoveLove imprint: Bride of Ignat by Mayori Mori, debuting in April.

Manga Mavericks announces print and digital spring releases

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Manga Mavericks has announced new titles hitting shelves between March and June 2026, as well as publication updates for two digital series.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SAILOR MOON changed superheroes

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers SAILOR MOON, SPEAK NO EVIL and MAISON AND THE MAN-EATING APARTMENT.
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Business News

DSTLRY is back, announces publishing schedule

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After a relatively brief pause, DSTLRY has announced an updated publishing schedule with four single issues and two collections

OpenAI shutting down Sora, Disney drops investment

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The news comes less than four months after Disney announced a $1 billion licensing and investment deal with the owner of Sora.

Boom restructures under PRH, including layoffs

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PRH has announced a major restructuring for Boom! Studios within the Random House worlds imprint group

Silver Sprocket’s San Francisco store closing today

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Silver Sprocket's much loved San Francisco store is closing today after mounting debts and rising rents

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 3/20/26: James Jean Masters of the Universe Figures and the rest of the universe

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From the sublime - James Jean - to the ridiculous - Metaverse fail - in this weeks look at the forces shaping our world

GlobalComix announces $13M in new funding, new CEO, acquires INKR

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As the digital comics space race heats up, GlobalComix has a new CEO, a new $13 million funding round, and a new acquisition, INKR
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Marvel Rundown: Gloves (and masks) are off in ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3

This week the Marvel Rundown covers Ultimate Endgame #3, Inglorious X-Force #3, Predator: Bloodshed #2, Fantastic Four #9, and Iron Man #3.
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DC Round-Up: Waid & Jiménez anchor an entertaining SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1

Plus, a bonus review as Ryan North and Gavin Guidry begin their run as creative team on THE FLASH!
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: A henchmen, honor, and a megaghost

This week's column looks at Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1, MegaGhost #1, Prog 2475, and more Wednesday comics releases!
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Top Comics to Buy for March 25, 2026: Which new superhero run is off to a fast start?

The Top Comics to Buy for March 25 features a great new beginning for a superhero run, a colorfully-spooky continuing series, and more!
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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HERO’S BEREAVED FAMILY chaos

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga GIGANTO MAXIA, UNDER MY SKIN and THE HERO'S BEREAVED FAMILY.
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Classic Comic Compendium: Bors’ and Harper’s take on THE TOXIC AVENGER is a perfect fit

A recent take on Toxic Avenger features an offbeat humor and scathing social commentary that fits the character perfectly.
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Movie Review: PROJECT HAIL MARY is a fantastic and hopeful sci-fi crowd pleaser

Project Hail Mary blends big sci-fi ideas, humor, and heart, with Ryan Gosling leading a crowd-pleasing space adventure.
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Self-Published Saturday: Wesley Griffith’s THE JUMP is a stellar NSFW crime comic

The Jump by Wesley Griffith is a grimy crime story, and we're featuring as the first in a new regular series about self-published comics.
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Graphic Novel Review: LAKE YELLOWWOOD SLAUGHTER is the comic adaptation of a slasher flick that never was

Lake Yellowwood Slaughter is a thoughtful and fun slasher comic with a clever framing concept that film buffs will enjoy.
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Entertainment

Dreams In Analog: HIRAM DOBBS on how VHS HAVEN Brings The Videotape Back To Life

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Hiram Dobbs reclaims the VHS as a format for films old and new 

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS takes over McDonald’s

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KPop Demon Hunters meals, photocards, and a McFlurry will take over McDonald's starting March 31 in collaboration with Netflix.

THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL to premiere May 12

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The special, starring Jon Bernthal, will be released on Disney+ a week after the second season finale of Daredevil: Born Again.

Valerie Perrine, SUPERMAN ’78’s Miss Teschmacher, dead at 82

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The actress, who originated the role of Lex Luthor's associate, died following a 15-year battle with tremors and Parkinson's disease.

STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY to end with season two

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The new Star Trek show, which concluded its first season earlier this month, was reportedly canceled over low viewership numbers.

Mordecai and Rigby return for new adventures in REGULAR SHOW: THE LOST TAPES

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The beloved animated series returns this May on Cartoon Network!

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Why the F*CK ICE chants in the Brody King vs MJF match were an important moment in wrestling

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Brody has become wrestling’s voice of resistance.

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

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Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

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The future remains bright for Statlander.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Remembering the Reigns of Terror, Pt. 2 – Jeff Jarrett

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Lo, I looked to the horizon and saw him brandishing the NWA Championship and behind him, four horsemen who brought the apocalypse: "My World," ref bump, low blow, and guitar shot

NYCC ’25: DC x AEW crossover debuting at event

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The two-part series, helmed by Steve Orlando and Travis Mercer, will debut with a special preview issue at this month's convention.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Rhea Ripley becomes the latest victim of TERRIFIER’s Art the Clown in Ice Nine Kills concert

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Should Art the Clown be Cody Rhode’s next title defense match?
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