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The Beat Digest 06/13/25: IDW resurrects THE TWILIGHT ZONE

On today's Digest, IDW Dark unveils its revival of THE TWILIGHT ZONE, SUPERMAN gets a third trailer, and "fridge" enters the dictionary.

Exclusive Preview: English-language edition of Ileana Surducan’s THE LOST SUNDAY

The Beat is excited to share an exlcusive preview of Ileana Surducan's The Lost Sunday.

Hit it no more: Paramount+ announces the final season of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS

Remember when we had new Star Trek on a weekly basis? Pour one out for the good times

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Kibbles ‘n’ Bits

Steven Grant has a very lucid view of Anime Expo: I noted this when I last attended, a couple of years ago. It has only...

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN ride update

While the world worries about the Reds' Rocket Dare, and what really killed Ken Lay, there is really only one topic keeping us up...

The Beat: now with morning coffee

Thanks for all the well wishes and kind words! It's great to have interaction back -- although when the spammers get started, let's see...

Welcome!

Welcome to The Beat's new home at Publishers Weekly! We're still figuring a few things out, like categories and the sidebar and so on....

Heroes Con ’06 Photo Parade

With a heaping helping of southern hospitality, aided by caffeine infusions at all hours, and only slightly impeded by the terror of BAGWORMS, Heroes...

Manga and Anime News

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

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 –

"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

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

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

10 K-Dramas adapted from webtoons

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

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

Business News

The Week in Diamond: non-payments, non-shipping and $10 million lost value

As Diamond's value shrinks, concerns over product and payments grow, and the Dynamite situation remains unclear

Sparkle Pop files complaint against Alliance Entertainment for stealing trade secrets

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

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

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?

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

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

Reviews

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,...

Entertainment

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

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

Horror Beat: PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS is bloody awesome

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EVIL DEAD IN CONCERT to go on 50-city North American Tour, complete with a new restoration of the film

Here’s hoping the instruments are made from human bones.

Hit it no more: Paramount+ announces the final season of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS

Remember when we had new Star Trek on a weekly basis? Pour one out for the good times

Shun Ishikawa conjures majestic live score to silent classic THE DRAGON PAINTER at Japan Society 

Jazz drummer Ishikawa creates a singular sound to accompany the rare film

MISTER MIRACLE adult animated series announced

Based on DC’s critically acclaimed and Eisner Award–winning 12-issue comic book series from Tom King and Mitch Gerads.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Kane and The Legend of May 19th

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: 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