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Review: Paying for It is a surprisingly charming movie

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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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A farewell to MUPPET*VISION 3D

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A farewell to MUPPET*VISION 3D. The fan-favorite Walt Disney World attraction had its final show on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
The Marvel Rundown

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

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

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

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

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

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Cartoons

Steven Universe spinoff series LARS OF THE STARS announced

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Culture

A farewell to MUPPET*VISION 3D

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Pro Wrestling

Turnbuckle BEATdown: YEETS lost like tears in the rain as Gunther beats Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight title

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The Marvel Rundown

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

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Conventions

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...
Conventions

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,...
Manga

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 -...
DC

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

James Cameron talks BATTLE ANGEL

MTV caught up with James Cameron at the PIRATES 2 premiere; the reclusive helmer hasn't made a film in NINE years, but he seems...
Conventions

Anime Expo this weekend

It's the biggest anime/manga fest of the year, highlighted by the epochal appearance of CLAMP! Pata has an entertaining run down of panels 1:00-2:00 pm...
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Manga and Anime News

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

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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

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

10 K-Dramas adapted from webtoons

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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

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

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: A smoky escape & a World in the Waves

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers SMOKING BEHIND THE SUPERMARKET WITH YOU, FRAGMENTS OF HORROR, and WORLD IN THE WAVES.

Manga Review: WAILS OF THE BOUND: RETURN VOLUME 1 continues the Omegaverse saga set in a high-stakes business world

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Wails of the Bound: Return, Volume 1 Story and Art:...
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Business News

Sparkle Pop files complaint against Alliance Entertainment for stealing trade secrets

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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 - 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

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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?

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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

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

Udon halts all shipments to Diamond

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Udon is cancelling all order via Diamond, and asks retailers to order via Lunar, Simon & Schuster and....in the future, Universal.
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Reviews

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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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Manga Review: WAILS OF THE BOUND: RETURN VOLUME 1 continues the Omegaverse saga set in a high-stakes business world

Wails of the Bound: Return, Volume 1 Story and Art: Keri Kusabi Publisher: TOKYOPOP (Print & Digital) Imprint: LoveLove Translation: Christine Dashiell Retouching and Lettering: Vibrant Publishing Studio Publication Date:...
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Entertainment

Review: Paying for It is a surprisingly charming movie

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

Steven Universe spinoff series LARS OF THE STARS announced

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Plus Teen Titans GO! renewed for a 10th season!

A farewell to MUPPET*VISION 3D

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A farewell to MUPPET*VISION 3D. The fan-favorite Walt Disney World attraction had its final show on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: YEETS lost like tears in the rain as Gunther beats Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight title

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YEET no more, for now.

SDCC 2025: Hasbro reveals exclusive Marvel Legends Series Marvel SNAP Savage Land 3-Pack

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Featuring Marvel's Sauron, Marvel's Rogue, and Marvel's Shanna the She-Devil figures

Horror Beat: ABIGAIL is a great vampire movie that respects the classics

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Dracula would've been a fan of this kind of ballet.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: YEETS lost like tears in the rain as Gunther beats Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight title

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YEET no more, for now.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Kane and The Legend of May 19th

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One of the more puzzling angles of the Ruthless Aggression Era probably doesn't even rank on Kane's Top 10 Worst Storylines

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Dark Side of the Ring’s THE SHEIK episode is an ode to kayfabe, features a spotlight on the late SABU

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Hardcore runs in the family.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE’s Post-WrestleMania picture takes shape with a decent but uneven Backlash PLE

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A couple of gems alongside the slightly underwhelming revival of a classic rivalry

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Fantasy Booking The Final Boss Saga

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How does this all end?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Sunday a livelier affair as John Cena makes history

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Historic main event tops a much improved second night card
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