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Books

Owen’s Dragons soar at Warners

Comics-type James A. Owen (STARCHILD) has a new career as the author of a new children's fantasy novel, HERE, THERE BE DRAGONS and the...

Sociology

Japanese make progress on “Power Suit”

Always on the cutting edge, Japanese engineers are perfecting a wearable power suit. The 66-pound suit is driven by portable batteries, micro air...

Cartoons

Things learned this weekend

If you purchase a pair of slim black trousers from the Gap, you will look JUST LIKE AUDREY HEPBURN! This week's VENTURE BROTHERS episode, written...

Wiki Wacky Woo — UPDATE

Steve Wacker SPEAKS OUT! First of all, thanks to Matt Brady for letting me TENURE this little essay. I'll try and continue to...

General

Those were the days

Kevin Huizenga posts pictures from The Golden Encyclopedia, and we are stupefied with jealousy.

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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.

Business News

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 2

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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

Merve Giray -

Graphic Novel Review: MRS ORWELL is believable graphic historical fiction of the highest order

With their new graphic novel Mrs. Orwell, Andrea Chalupa and Brahm Revel deliver an entertaining story for our times.

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The Marvel Rundown: X-MEN #26 can’t define itself

In this week’s Marvel Rundown, we look at X-Men #26, X-Men Annual 2026, and a new Star Wars: Darth Maul comic.

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DC Round-Up: ABSOLUTE FLASH #12 is this series most consequential issue yet

Absolute Flash #12 concludes the book's most recent story arc, but it also feels like a culmination of its entire first year.

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Entertainment

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.

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.

Full trailer for THE BOYS season five arrives

03/05/2026 1:30 pm 0

The new trailer for the show's final season, premiering April 8, confirms returning Gen V characters, Daveed Diggs's role, and more.

Thelma and Louise to reunite at C2E2

03/05/2026 9:30 am 0

Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon will appear at a Thelma & Louise themed panel at C2E2 and be available for autographs and photo ops

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre are hard-traveling heroes in new LANTERNS teaser trailer

03/04/2026 3:25 pm 1

Arriving this August on HBO Max.

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