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

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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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Exclusive Preview: ESTUARY – A GHOST STORY crashes into a haunting

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Estuary: A Ghost Story debuts in April from Oni Press, introducing a haunted house story on the coast of California.
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The future of Dark Horse: “creating the very best products and experiences for fans worldwide.”

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With Mike Richardson gone, what will happen next at Dark Horse? We don't know much yet but here it is.
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Graphic Novel Review: MRS ORWELL is believable graphic historical fiction of the highest order

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

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

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AVENGERS ACADEMY wins the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book

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Events

SPX TV commercial

http://lads.myspace.com/videos/vplayer.swf There is apparently a TV commercial for this year's SPX (Small Press Expo) running on local Washington TV stations. And here it is!
Announcements

Meltzer king of all media

Brad Meltzer has achieved what we suspect is an unprecedented double --- topping the NY Times Bestselller list AND the Diamond chart in the...
Cartoonists

Linkage 9/18

Joe Illidge looks at HEROES and wonders about the racial message the program is sending. Busy, busy Mike Catron has video from the opening of...
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Thong Girl invades Tennessee mayor’s office

In Gallatin, TN It's Thong-Girl to the rescue: Imagine Gallatin being taken over by dastardly villains determined to wipe out country music and a scantily...
Indies

Comics and their cachet

A poorly formatted Art Spiegelman interview nonetheless captures the spirit of the times: Q: How has the world of comics changed since you entered? A:...
Sociology

“Male cheerleading coach jumps at chance to change stereotypes”

We just can't improve on the Express Times' own headline as one brave man combined gymnastics and a Spider-man costume to pave the way...
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Manga Review: SCENES FROM AWAJIMA is a scenic portrait of ambitious young women

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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

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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

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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

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

Manga Review: HINATSUGIMURA unearths the bones of the past

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Hinatsugimura, Aki Shimizu's horror manga, is now out from Yen Press! Check out our spoiler-free review of this single-volume series.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: This BLADE is IMMORTAL

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This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers Blade of the Immortal, Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree, and Grand Finale.
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The future of Dark Horse: “creating the very best products and experiences for fans worldwide.”

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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

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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!

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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

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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."

What does Paramount buying Warner Bros mean for DC Comics?

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In a shocking turn of events, Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery looks to be the winner...but what does it mean for DC Comics?

Drawn & Quarterly goes to PRH for distribution

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D&Q has signed a multi-year agreement with PRH Publisher Services for distribution in all channels.
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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.
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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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Wednesday Comics Reviews: A journey into Mike Mignola’s LANDS UNKNOWN, and more

Mike Mignola's new Lands Unknown universe expands this week, plus finales for Sleep and the latest Beneath the Trees mini!
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Horror Beat: This 1959 JACK THE RIPPER movie has the best theory as to why we never caught the infamous killer

The most fun you’ll have watching a Ripper movie.
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Manga Review: HINATSUGIMURA unearths the bones of the past

Hinatsugimura, Aki Shimizu's horror manga, is now out from Yen Press! Check out our spoiler-free review of this single-volume series.
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Entertainment

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

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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

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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.

Full trailer for THE BOYS season five arrives

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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

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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

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Arriving this August on HBO Max.

Horror Beat: This 1959 JACK THE RIPPER movie has the best theory as to why we never caught the infamous killer

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The most fun you’ll have watching a Ripper movie.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Why the F*CK ICE chants in the Brody King vs MJF match were an important moment in wrestling

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Brody has become wrestling’s voice of resistance.

Turnbuckle BEATDown: John Cena’s Career is Compromised to a Permanent End

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Hdddrrrrrrrrraaaaapadooooo (hoot toot do toooooo)

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

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The future remains bright for Statlander.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Remembering the Reigns of Terror, Pt. 2 – Jeff Jarrett

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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

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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

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Should Art the Clown be Cody Rhode’s next title defense match?
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