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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.

DC Round-Up: Waid & Jiménez anchor an entertaining SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1

Plus, a bonus review as Ryan North and Gavin Guidry begin their run as creative team on THE FLASH!

Wednesday Comics Reviews: A henchmen, honor, and a megaghost

This week's column looks at Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1, MegaGhost #1, Prog 2475, and more Wednesday comics releases!

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VIDEO: Paper Rad pilot

http://www.youtube.com/v/ogG2k5DhCp8 A cartoon pilot by those Paper Rad scamps.

VIDEO: Smigel does ANIME

http://www.youtube.com/v/4hkq6Qn0nQY This is sure to be taken down, so watch swiftly! Last weekend's SNL featured a new TV Funhouse by Robert Smigel that spoofed anime...

Fall 2006 Xeric winners announced

The fall Xeric Grant recipients have been announced! As is normal, several of them resist easy googling -- one shares the name of a...

Batman and Robin: crime-fighters…or distractions?

Bournemouth UK police dressed as Batman and RObin to nab drug suspects. But it appears the Dynamic Duo were effective not because their appearance...

Secret Venom appearance!

Okay this one is a little mysterious, but we'll try to piece it together. While you're porbably still drying your pants by the campfire...

DC gives seed money to retailer org

Several organizations of comics retailers have emerged over the years, from ERCBRA, to COBRA to the DLG and several others we can't remember. The...

Manga and Anime News

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.

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.

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

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.

Valerie Perrine, SUPERMAN ’78’s Miss Teschmacher, dead at 82

The actress, who originated the role of Lex Luthor's associate, died following a 15-year battle with tremors and Parkinson's disease.

STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY to end with season two

The new Star Trek show, which concluded its first season earlier this month, was reportedly canceled over low viewership numbers.

Mordecai and Rigby return for new adventures in REGULAR SHOW: THE LOST TAPES

The beloved animated series returns this May on Cartoon Network!

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?