Pitchfork interview Zak Sally, with news of his new projects and the publishing schedul for La Mano. including a recent distribution deal with SubPop...

Books

People on the Move

Some people coming and going over the last few weeks: • Editor Janna Morishima is leaving Scholastic to take a job at Diamond working on...

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Halloween: cosplay for normal people?

Reuters reports on the increased popularity of Halloween in Japan: GHOSTIES and ghoulies, princesses and pumpkins took to the streets of Tokyo this weekend as...

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Wizard World 2007 and 2008 Tour Schedule

Wizard has announced their 2007 and 2008 convention plans via a press release we can't find on their website but which has been widely...

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2007 Glyph Awards call for submissions

Held for the first time this year, the 2007 Glyph Awards, honoring the best in black comic books and creators, have announced the judges...

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Manga and Anime News

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: LILIES BLOOMING IN 100 sketches

Adam Wescott - 03/09/2026 2:30 pm 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series LILIES BLOOMING IN 100 DAYS, S.A, and HEN KAI PAN.

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...

Manga Review: SCENES FROM AWAJIMA is a scenic portrait of ambitious young women

Merve Giray - 03/05/2026 11:30 am 0

Takako Shimura's drama manga set in an all-girls revue school Scenes from Awajima is available to read from Yen Press! Here's our spoiler-free review.

Seven Seas Entertainment announces three audiobook adaptations

Merve Giray - 03/05/2026 9:00 am 0

Seven Seas Entertainment announces three audiobook adaptations of its Siren Imprint light novels. Here's a detailed look.

Eiichiro Oda sinks the answer to the ONE PIECE into the sea—but fans know where it is

Justin Guerrero - 03/04/2026 5:21 pm 1

Mangaka Eiichiro Oda sank the truth of the One Piece into the sea, and fans have already determined its location.

Manga authors and fans voice outrage towards Shogakukan and Manga ONE

Kalai Chik - 03/04/2026 9:30 am 0

Shogakukan and Manga ONE continue to face backlash due to hiring Shoichi Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuki, two authors convicted of sex crimes.

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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...

Diamond Bankrutpcy Update: Publishers argue they should get their inventory back due to Chapter 7

Heidi MacDonald - 03/09/2026 9:30 am 2

What has been happening in the last two months in the Diamond Chapter 7 bankruptcy and the fate of publishers' consigned inventory? A lot.

The future of Dark Horse: “creating the very best products and experiences for fans worldwide.”

Heidi MacDonald - 03/06/2026 9:30 am 3

With Mike Richardson gone, what will happen next at Dark Horse? We don't know much yet but here it is.

Founder Mike Richardson out at Dark Horse after 40 years

Heidi MacDonald - 03/04/2026 1:49 pm 10

After 40 years, Dark Horse founder and CEO Mike Richardson has exited the company, reportedly in a move to "modernize and strengthen" the company

ComicsPRO ’26: The comics industry has done it!

Heidi MacDonald - 03/03/2026 9:30 am 3

Some observations on this year's ComicsPRO meeting, where everyone got together to talk about how well things are going

Media Do acquires Seven Seas for $80 million

Kalai Chik - 03/02/2026 9:15 am 0

Japanese digital publisher Media Do has acquired US indie manga company Seven Seas for about $80 million to further "continued global momentum in manga, light novels, and international storytelling."

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: USAGI YOJIMBO – KAITO ’84 is fun repurposing of classic characters, and more

Usagi Yojimbo - Kaito '84 is the lead review in a Wednesday Comics column that also features Godzilla, Dick Tracy, and more!

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DC Round-Up: ABSOLUTE BATMAN #18 delivers an eldritch horror Poison Ivy in full bloom

This this week we cover Absolute Batman #18, highlighting brutal action, emotional storytelling, and why these titles are making an impact.

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Ensign’s Log: Keep on Klingon-ing on with STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS #17

In this Stardate's edition of Ensign's Log, Avery tackles the penultimate issue of the ongoing six-part Star Trek: Lower Decks story.

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Top Comics to Buy for March 11, 2026: ABSOLUTE BATMAN #18 leads the way

Top Comics to Buy for March 11 features Absolute Batman #18, Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1, Tigress Island #1, and more!

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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: LILIES BLOOMING IN 100 sketches

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Horror Beat: RESIDENT EVIL: REQUIEM encapsulates all that’s to love in the series

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Classic Comic Compendium: SPAWN #72-75 introduces a new Heap

In the arc that spans from Spawn #72 - #75, the normal creative team on the title introduced its version of Heap.

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Graphic Novel Review: Mike Mignola’s URI TUPKA AND THE GODS is up there with his best comics

Mike Mignola's URI TUPKA AND THE GODS is up there with the cartoonist best books, making the future of his Lands Unknown project bright.

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Graphic Novel Review: THE DISNEY AFTERNOON ADVENTURES: DUCKTALES: TREASURE OF THE LOST LAMP AND OTHER STORIES

The sixth entry in the ongoing series, The Disney Afternoon Adventures: DuckTales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp and Other Stories, has arrived.

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Entertainment

New INVINCIBLE merch available in time for the new season

03/11/2026 4:00 pm 0

A stacked lineup of new products from Funko, Lids, Youtooz, Jada and Thrilljoy.

Ensign’s Log: Keep on Klingon-ing on with STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS #17

03/11/2026 9:30 am 0

In this Stardate's edition of Ensign's Log, Avery tackles the penultimate issue of the ongoing six-part Star Trek: Lower Decks story.

Horror Beat: RESIDENT EVIL: REQUIEM encapsulates all that’s to love in the series

03/09/2026 1:15 pm 0

Welcome back to Racoon City. It's been a long time.

CHIKN NUGGIT creator Kyra Kupetsky says BuzzFeed will no longer use series to train AI

Chikn Nuggit creator Kyra Kupetsky announces that the series won't be used to train an undisclosed AI project from BuzzFeed animation.

Nintendo serves U.S. government with tariff lawsuit

03/06/2026 3:00 pm 0

Nintendo of America us suing the U.S. government for a refund of the money it paid for Trump's illegal tariffs.

Why comics creators must fight the proposed censorship of H.R. 7661

03/06/2026 11:30 am 0

H.R. 7661 could restrict federal funding for schools over LGBTQIA+ and sex education content. Here's what's at stake and how to fight back.

CHIKN NUGGIT creator Kyra Kupetsky leaves BuzzFeed to protest AI requirement

03/05/2026 4:23 pm 1

The creator and voice of Chikn Nuggit, Kyra Kupetsky, has left the production in protest of BuzzFeed's plan to use the series to train AI.

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