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Books

ICv2 Graphic Novel Conference Report

The whirlwind of New York Comic-Con kicked off yesterday with the ICv2 graphic novel conference. Attendance was up from last year, according to organizer...

Indies

TALES FROM THE CRYPT rises at Papercutz

The classic EC title is being resurrected as a titles from the kid-friendly Papercutz line -- ironic, eh? Good Lord! *Choke!* The greatest horror...

NYCC

NYCC: what’s really important

Finally, we've blogged the hell out of New York Comicon, just so you know what is going on. but as we sit back in...

NYCC

Biggest NYCC post ever!

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Manga and Anime News

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.

CHAINSAW MAN manga ending this month

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 03/12/2026 9:00 am 0

The Harvey Award-winning manga series by Tatsuki Fujimoto will conclude with its 232rd chapter on Wednesday, March 25.

Business News

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.

Fans remain skeptical of Seven Seas’ potential AI translation usage

Kalai Chik - 03/09/2026 10:15 am 0

In response to the public outcries against the use...

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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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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SAILOR MOON changed superheroes

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

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TV Review: INVINCIBLE Season 4 still packs a punch

The smash-hit animated series returns to Prime Video with new episodes this Wednesday.

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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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