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A overview of the current digital comics landscape

Todd Allen returns for an overview of the current state of digital comics, including the start-ups

Is Stephen Colbert writing a Tom Bombadil movie?

Tolkien super-fan Stephen Colbert is writing a Lord of the Rings movie based on the first six chapters of the book....and you know what that means!

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

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

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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Can this man save print?

Maybe. As you may have heard by now, Tim Leong's COMIC FOUNDRY magazine has been rejected at Diamond for being in B&W and having...

UpFronts: Heroes spin-off, THE IT CROWD

The nets are announcing their fall schedules this week, and although we still don't know for sure about VERONICA MARS (although it looks bad),...

Cannes news and notes

http://www.youtube.com/v/rUp9o_CNo04 Well it's that time of year: another super glamourous Cannes Film festival is unspooling, and soon pictures of George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Angelina...

News and notes

§ The Oklahoma Cartoonists Collection (OCC) recently has added 1,000 newly donated comics related materials, including works by noted Oklahomans Kate Worley (Roger...

“Get over my hotness, Alba pleads”

"I have my own fashion style and do not try to fit in. I don't have my breasts under my chin, I'm not showing...

Odds, ends

§ Get well even quicker to Polite Dissent's Dr. Scott who suffered a heart attack but is out of the hospital and feeling better....

Manga and Anime News

ONE PIECE’s Tony Tony Chopper is now a Doctors Without Borders mascot

The collaboration includes new artwork by series creator Eiichiro Oda, a comic strip, an Instagram page, and more.

New manga publisher Mahjong Pros launches with four spring titles

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

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

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

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

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

Business News

DSTLRY is back, announces publishing schedule

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

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

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

Silver Sprocket’s San Francisco store closing today

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

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

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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Entertainment

BOWSER’S CAULDRON sets Guinness World Record for smallest popcorn container

Nintendo and Universal turn a collectible into a record breaker.

MONSTRESS animated series in the works at Amazon MGM

One Piece's Steven Maeda and Tiffany Greshler will serve as showrunners on the adaptation of Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda's award-winning fantasy series.

Is Stephen Colbert writing a Tom Bombadil movie?

Tolkien super-fan Stephen Colbert is writing a Lord of the Rings movie based on the first six chapters of the book....and you know what that means!

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

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

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS takes over McDonald’s

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

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

Wrestling News and History

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

Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

The future remains bright for Statlander.

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

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

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

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