These days, when we think about books and GNs we feel very optimistic, but when we think about periodicals/pamphlets/floppies, we feel much less so....

Books

Brigid on “the paradigm shift”

We're still finding interesting links about NYCC, and while we won't bore you with them at this late date, this show was a real...

Silver: Wonder Woman a “struggle”

Sci Fi Wire caught up with Joel Silver at WonderCon and he revealed the status of the Wonder Woman movie. Short version: don't hold...

Dark Horse

300 Premiere!

Did we mention it's 300 week here? IESB has a wide ranging photo gallery of the premiere last night and it seems everyone was...

Dark Horse

What you need to know about 300 controversies

It's 300 week here at Stately Beat Manor! Finally! The graphic novel is currently at #14 on Amazon, a healthy spot to be sure....

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Manga and Anime News

Yen Press announces 15 new licenses for September release

Samantha Puc - 03/20/2026 3:30 pm 0

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

Samantha Puc - 03/18/2026 1:45 pm 0

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

Samantha Puc - 03/17/2026 3:30 pm 0

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

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SAILOR MOON changed superheroes

Adam Wescott - 03/16/2026 2:30 pm 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers SAILOR MOON, SPEAK NO EVIL and MAISON AND THE MAN-EATING APARTMENT.

BluPetal announces LET ME FIX YOU Kickstarter project for English release

Merve Giray - 03/12/2026 2:30 pm 0

BluPetal has announced a Kickstarter project for its first English-language manga, Sakura Kurihara's Let Me Fix You.

Exciting! Junji Ito and Poppy team up for IN OLD RECORDS audio adaptation

Samantha Puc - 03/12/2026 12:00 pm 0

Junji Ito's classic short story "In Old Records" has been adapted for a vinyl-only audio drama by Ryan Cady. It's now on Kickstarter.

Business News

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 3/20/26: James Jean Masters of the Universe Figures and the rest of the universe

Heidi MacDonald - 03/20/2026 9:30 am 2

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

Adam Barnhardt - 03/19/2026 9:15 am 0

As the digital comics space race heats up, GlobalComix has a new CEO, a new $13 million funding round, and a new acquisition, INKR

The Week in Diamond: Sparkle Pop speaks!

Heidi MacDonald - 03/19/2026 9:15 am 2

Believe it or not, there were some more developments in the Diamond Bankruptcy this week, including the alarming spectre of a "warehousemans lien."

Rick Veitch and Katie Skelly join Power Pulp small press distro

Heidi MacDonald - 03/18/2026 9:45 am 0

Power Pulp is yet another distribution solution for small publishers, and they've just added Rick Veitch and Katie Skelly

Beanstack acquires Comics Plus to form the Joyful Reading Company

Heidi MacDonald - 03/18/2026 9:30 am 0

The Joyful Reading Company is a new entity that will encourage kids to read, formed by Beanstack acquiring the Comics Plus digital comics platform

The week in Diamond: Consignment Group asks for reimbursement; Fisher appeals

Heidi MacDonald - 03/13/2026 9:30 am 1

A couple more filings of note this week in the Diamond bankruptcy - plus an appeal that may keep things on hold for a long time.

Reviews

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Graphic Novel Review: LAKE YELLOWWOOD SLAUGHTER is the comic adaptation of a slasher flick that never was

Lake Yellowwood Slaughter is a thoughtful and fun slasher comic with a clever framing concept that film buffs will enjoy.

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Graphic Novel Reviews: In HUMAN NATURE BOOK 1 Darren Aronofsky satirizes billionaires, despite having embraced AI

Aronofsky’s embrace of AI is ironic considering the supposed core target of Human Nature Book 1 and its satire: billionaires.

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Graphic Novel Review: SPACE RELIC HUNTERS is a stunning space opera deconstruction

Space Relic Hunters Writer: Sylvain Runberg Artist: Grun Translator: Dan Christensen Localization, Design, Editing: Mike Kennedy Letterer: Chris Northrop Publisher: Magnetic Press Publication Date: March 2026 Space Relic Hunters, which gets an...

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Graphic Novel Review: CRAZY FOR YOU, a tale of two separate stories

The new book Crazy For You is essentially two separate stories, both of which see Steve Laffler turning Paul Theroux's words into comics.

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The Beat’s STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY season 1 spoiler roundtable

The Beat's Star Trek team discusses the first season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the latest entry in the Franchise.

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The Marvel Rundown: THE SENTRY #1 gazes into the heroic heart of darkness

This week's Marvel Rundown covers The Sentry, Black Panther: Intergalactic, Planet She-Hulk, and The Ultimates.

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DC Round-Up: ALL IN reaches its NEXT LEVEL with a trio of new #1s

Do the first round of DC Next Level ongoings - Batwoman, Deathstroke, and Lobo - have the juice to maintain the publisher's hot streak?

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: LEONIDE THE VAMPYRE, DEAD TEENAGERS, and more

This week's reviews include Leonide the Vampyr: House of Yonda, Dead Teenagers, and the latest issue of 2000AD!

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Top Comics to Buy for March 18, 2026: So many strong mid-run issues

This week's top comics to buy for March 18 features nearly all mid-run issues, including new chapters of Nightwing, End of Life, and more!

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Entertainment

SAUCER COUNTRY comic series optioned for TV adaptation

03/19/2026 1:30 pm 0

The Hugo Award–nominated UFO conspiracy thriller comic by Paul Cornell and Ryan Kelly is heading for a small screen adaptation by Plot Point 1 Productions.

DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN lands exclusive prequel comic from Blaze Pizza

03/19/2026 9:45 am 0

The second season has also landed Marvel's first official podcast for a TV show, with the first episode now available.

The Beat’s STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY season 1 spoiler roundtable

03/19/2026 9:30 am 0

The Beat's Star Trek team discusses the first season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the latest entry in the Franchise.

Collector accidentally damages $15K Yu-Gi-Oh! card with scissors

A TCG enthusiast made a costly mistake as he damaged one of the most coveted cards in the new Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Limit Over Collection.

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY trailer teases lots of new problems for Peter Parker

03/18/2026 8:30 am 0

Punisher, Scorpion, Bruce Banner, Boomerang and many more are all here in the first trailer for Tom Holland's latest Spider-Man movie.

LEGENDS & LATTES is now a graphic novel

03/17/2026 4:00 pm 0

Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes has been adapted into a graphic novel from Ten Speed Graphic, hitting shelves in October.

Horror Beat: Horror wins big at the Oscars, signaling a brighter future for genre films

03/17/2026 3:15 pm 0

A night of terror at the Oscars.

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