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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!

First Look: Deicidium the SF epic from Ram V, Evan Cagle and Anand Radhakrishnan

Readers will get a first look at Deicidium, a new SF epic from Ram V, Evan Cagle and Anand Radhakrishnam on Free Comic Book Day and here's a preview

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.

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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Charles Addams

Charles Addams is the king of the creepy cartoons, and Linda Davis has just written a new biography of the artist calledCharles Addams: A...

Cool video of the day: Miho Hatori

http://www.youtube.com/v/ISw4Q-z1uPQ Miho Hatori, whose musical stylings with Cibo Matto, Handsome Boy Modeling School and the Gorillaz have always given us nothing but joy, is back...

Peter Kuper in Oaxaca — UPDATED

UPDATE, Monday 10/30: Peter Kuper sent out the following update today: Sad to say it seems to be getting worse as of this morning but...

Comics defenders assemble

There is he. Tony Long. The enemy. The Wired staffer's modest proposal that AMERICAN BORN CHINESE wasn't good enough for a National Book Award...

Old timer returns to comics

As an 18-year-old in 1942, Allen Bellman joined Timely studio as an artist. Now, 64 years later, he'll be a guest at the...

Fox Atomic comics previews go live

Remember the horror-themed line of Fox Atomic comics which are tied in to Fox's new youth-branded horror movie line? Of course you do. What...

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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: LILIES BLOOMING IN 100 sketches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.”

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

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!

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

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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New INVINCIBLE merch available in time for the new season

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

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

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

Nintendo serves U.S. government with tariff lawsuit

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

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

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.

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?