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Dark Horse reveals its first DUNGEONS & DRAGONS comic

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THE FALLBACKS, by Greg Pak and co., will star the adventurers from Jaleigh Johnson's prose novel series of the same name.
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The Week in Diamond: Universal’s plans (with DC) and the end of an era

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Diamond is over, but Universal will soon enter the arena, and more news and notes
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The Beat Digest 06/20/25: THE PHANTOM walks at Mad Cave

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Plus a new Lands Unknown book by Mignola, the third Minor Threats, two Marvel Star Wars announcements, and much more on today's Digest.
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THE WIZARD OF OZ is being adapted by Soo Lee for the film’s 86th anniversary

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There's been so much Wizard of Oz news in...

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The Beat Digest 06/20/25: THE PHANTOM walks at Mad Cave

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THE BLUE FALCON & DYNOMUTT #1 fly to shelves this September.

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Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up

Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: SLICES OF LIFE, THE CLOAKROOM, VAMPWYRE and three more projects you’ll love!

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THE WIZARD OF OZ is being adapted by Soo Lee for the film’s 86th anniversary

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Awards

LUZ graphic novel TWO GIRLS NUDE wins ELLE Comics Prize

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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

AX 2025: KADOKAWA reveals official Anime Expo 2025 merchandise lineup and livestream event

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KADOKAWA reveals AX 2025 merch for "Re:ZERO," "OSHI NO KO" & more—plus a June 19 stream with CDawgVA & Gigguk!

LULLABY OF THE DAWN hits 1.7 million copies sold

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Kinokuniya USA and TOKYOPOP present an exclusive art exhibit featuring scenes from the hit BL manga "Lullaby of the Dawn."

Anime Review: TO BE HERO X’s Lucky Cyan rocks out

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Adam and Hilary return for the Lucky Cyan arc of To Be Hero X. This time: pop music, magical guitar bows and zombies.

Manga review: MY ADORABLE BETROTHED is steam to the nth degree

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My Adorable Betrothed Story and Art:  Dokueki Publisher: TOKYOPOP (Print &...

AX 2025: Hatsune Miku teams up with Tokyo National Museum for exclusive cultural collaboration at Anime Expo 2025

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Frontier Works brings the “Hatsune Miku × Tokyo National Museum” Cultural Property Conservation Program to Anime Expo 2025.

Yen Press and Kodansha bring official CLAMP art books KURO and SHIRO to English readers this Fall

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Yen Press and Kodansha will release official CLAMP art books "KURO" and "SHIRO," featuring 200+ illustrations, in November 2025.
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The Week in Diamond: Universal’s plans (with DC) and the end of an era

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Diamond is over, but Universal will soon enter the arena, and more news and notes

Diamond announces print Previews to end

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Diamond Previews, the immense, wonky but beloved catalog of all their products, will be digital only starting next month

NEON ICHIBAN is a $7 mil digital comics and manga platform from the folks behind DSTLRY

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Neon Ichiban - a new platform for digital comics and manga - is launching from the people behind Comixology and DSTLRY with both DC and Marvel

Dynamite moves to Lunar

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The final publisher has left Diamond Comic Distributors, as Dynamite has announced they will be available through Lunar

Sparkle Pop vs Alliance court filings contain startling allegations

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The Sparkle Pop lawsuit against Alliance Entertainment contains many new details of this ongoing mess, including claims of insulting statements

Whoa! Boom hires Fougner, Girner, Miller, Osajyefo, and Valdez

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Boom! Studios has hired an editorial director, a special projects director and three executive editors, and they are all well known in the community
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: Meet BENJAMIN #1, leader of a strange and spooky week

The metafictional, sci-fi novel-referencing Benjamin #1 is our main Wednesday Comics Review. Check it out along with our other reviews!
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Marvel Rundown: ALIENS VS. AVENGERS #4 crashes and burns

Aliens vs. Avengers #4, a finale issue, is the lead review for this week's Marvel Rundown, which also features The Ultimates and more!
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DC Round-Up: KRYPTO: THE LAST DOG OF KRYPTON #1 is a great start to a story about a good boy

Sophie Campbell and co.'s Supergirl #1 filters Silver Age storytelling through modern sensibilities, creating a debut that's a lot of fun.
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Anime Review: TO BE HERO X’s Lucky Cyan rocks out

Adam and Hilary return for the Lucky Cyan arc of To Be Hero X. This time: pop music, magical guitar bows and zombies.
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Top Comics to Buy for June 18, 2025: Let’s get spooky and metaphysical

The Top Comics to Buy for June 18 brings a weird and wonderful crop of reality-bending books to shops and readers.
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Manga review: MY ADORABLE BETROTHED is steam to the nth degree

My Adorable Betrothed Story and Art:  Dokueki Publisher: TOKYOPOP (Print & Digital) Imprint: LoveLove Translation:  Christine Dashiell Retouching and Lettering: Vibrant Publishing Studio Publication Date:  June 17, 2025 Rating: Mature, 18+...
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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: One step closer to achieving our dream with EVEN A MONKEY CAN DRAW MANGA

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers THE DRAGON'S BETROTHED, DEVILMAN and EVEN A MONKEY CAN DRAW MANGA.
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Classic Comic Compendium: SUPERMAN ANNUAL #11, the famed ‘For the Man Who Has Everything’

Classic Comic Compendium celebrates its 150th edition with a look at Superman Annual #11, better-known as For the Man Who Have Everything.
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Graphic Novel Review: DAYSTAR closes a cruel loop

Daystar Writers: Aaron Losty and Matt Emmons Artist: Matt Emmons Letterer: Becca Carey Publisher: Second At Best Press / $20 June 2025 A comet, perhaps a creature, some kind of...
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Entertainment

Horror Beat: Celebrate LUCIO FULCI on his 98th birthday by watching Zombi 2

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Come for the gore, stay for the gore.

Pride 2025: Fight censorship, buy GENDER QUEER exclusive merch

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The Gender Queer exclusive merch is available beginning today, June 17, 2025, through Friday, August 20, 2025, with fulfillment to begin in September.

AX 2025: Be the first to play KAIJU NO 8 THE GAME at Anime Expo 2025

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Anime Expo 2025 attendees will be among the first to play Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME.

Little Caesars goes for four sets of toppings with FANTASTIC FOUR-N-ONE pizza, but who’s which slice?

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Maybe Silver Surfer gets a slice. Maybe.

Habeas Clayface: Tom Rhys Harries to star in DCU spin-off film

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The Welsh actor, 34, will play the Batman foe in the film directed by James Watkins and written by Mike Flanagan, due out September 11, 2026.

Manga review: MY ADORABLE BETROTHED is steam to the nth degree

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My Adorable Betrothed Story and Art:  Dokueki Publisher: TOKYOPOP (Print &...

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Seth Rollins and Naomi secure the briefcases on a good but rarely sparkling Money In The Bank

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Obvious winners this year, but the right ones to advance storylines

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?
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