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

GlobalComix launches “Watch,” a new hub for comic and manga video content

Hayame Kawachi - 06/13/2025 4:56 am 0

GlobalComix launches "Watch," a new video hub featuring top YouTube creators in comics, manga, and more. Now live and free to access!

Aniplex of America announces June launch for ALTERNA VVELT – BLUE EXORCIST ANOTHER STORY –

Hayame Kawachi - 06/13/2025 4:15 am 0

"Alterna Vvelt – Blue Exorcist Another Story –" launches globally on June 25 for iOS & Android with 400K+ pre-registrations.

Wonderful Wednesdays: EXOTIC ANIMAL DOCTOR, I HAVE A SECRET audiobook and more from Seven Seas

Merve Giray - 06/11/2025 7:48 pm 2

This week's Wonderful Wednesdays focuses on manga and audiobook adaptations, bringing fans variety and new titles to discover!

Manga Review: SWEET OR BITTER LOVE unites a self-loathing loner with the prince of the office

Kristina Elyse Butke - 06/11/2025 10:30 am 0

Sweet or Bitter Love Story and Art: Kon-ro Publisher: TOKYOPOP (Print &...

10 K-Dramas adapted from webtoons

Alexa Lopez - 06/11/2025 4:58 am 0

Discover the most popular K-Drama adapted from webtoons, including "True Beauty," "Extraordinary You," "Itaewon Class," and more!

Manga Mavericks Books to launch first three titles in July

Hayame Kawachi - 06/09/2025 6:30 pm 0

Manga Mavericks Books, a new North American manga publisher, will release its first three titles on July 16.

Business News

Sparkle Pop files complaint against Alliance Entertainment for stealing trade secrets

Heidi MacDonald - 06/10/2025 9:30 am 2

Diamond Comic's new buyer is suing Diamond Comic's spurned buyer over hiring employees to reveal valuable trade secrets.

Status report: Why is Alliance hiring Diamond Comics employees and more

Heidi MacDonald - 06/04/2025 9:30 am 6

A status report on Universal, Ad Populum, Alliance Entertainment, SLG, ComicSuite, and many more in the wake of the Diamond Bankruptcy

New player on the scene: Philbo Distribution

Heidi MacDonald - 06/02/2025 9:45 am 3

A new distributor for indie comics, Philbo Distribution has signed up Zenescope, Antarctic, and more, with plans to launch in July.

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

Beat Staff - 05/30/2025 10:45 am 7

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.

Reviews

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Horror Beat: PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS is bloody awesome

Let's go hunting!

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Graphic Novel Review: LOVE, MISHA is the story of a nonbinary child and their distant mother

Askel Aden's new book, Love, Misha, adds another option for young readers to interact with varied experiences.

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Review: Paying for It is a surprisingly charming movie

Sook-Yin Lee's film version of Chester Brown's graphic novel about paying for sex is a surprisingly touching character study

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The Marvel Rundown: MARVEL UNITED: A PRIDE SPECIAL stands against hate while DEATH OF THE SILVER SURFER #1 waxes poetic

Check out reviews of Marvel United: A Pride Special, Death of the Silver Surfer, plus a rapid rundown of the latest releases from Marvel.

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DC Round-Up: DC Round-Up: Lemire and Nguyen explore grief and rage with ROBIN & BATMAN – JASON TODD

Robin & Batman - Jason Todd sees the team of Lemire and Nguyen return to explore the experience of another Robin.

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Wednesday Comics Review: The new EC comics ongoing, BLOOD TYPE #1, leads the week

This week's lead Wednesday comics review if the new EC ongoing, BLOOD TYPE #1, but we also have our usual line-up of other reviews as well.

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Manga Review: SWEET OR BITTER LOVE unites a self-loathing loner with the prince of the office

Sweet or Bitter Love Story and Art: Kon-ro Publisher: TOKYOPOP (Print & Digital) Imprint: LoveLove Translation: Jacqueline Fung Typesetting: Vibrant Publishing Studio Publication Date: June 10, 2025 Rating: Mature 18+ Genre: Boys Love,...

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Movie Review: TORNADO Serves A Solid Revenge Dish of Western & Eastern Violence

A samurai western that cuts deep

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Top Comics to Buy for June 11, 2025: New books that feel familiar

This week's Top Comics to Buy for June 11 features a nice mix of new books fresh story arcs, including from Absolute Batman.

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