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SDCC ’26: RYAN GOSLING rides into the MCU as GHOST RIDER

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Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider in a 2028 MCU film directed by Shawn Levy.
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SDCC ’26 Roundtable: YAGA cast reflects on the series’ “beautiful alchemy”

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During a roundtable interview at SDCC, Yaga showrunner Kat Sandler and cast Noah Reid and Clark Backo reflected on the show's stage roots.
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DC Comics October 2026 Solicitations

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Full solicitations information and cover images for DC Comics titles scheduled to ship in October 2026 and beyond.
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SDCC ’26: Morgan Hampton to write new STEEL ongoing

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At SDCC, DC announced that Morgan Hampton will write a new Steel ongoing, joining Static and Vixen to give DC three Black-led ongoing titles.

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Marvel October 2026 Solicitations: the clock strikes MIDNIGHT and more!

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The Beat Digest 07/23/26: Mad Cave reveals HAMMER HEAD

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The Marvel Rundown

The Marvel Rundown: Things get heated with X-MEN THE HELLFIRE MURDER

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DC Round-Up: ACTION COMICS #1100 wraps up the Reign of the Superboys

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: SICKO #1 cures boring comics syndrome, and much more

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Jon Peters, man of Aquanet

As chronicled for the life of this blog, Superman has had a long, twisting journey back to the screen. One of the key figures...
Marvel

Marvel Movie News: Surfer, Arad

Will the Silver Surfer, who is slated to appear in the next Fantastic Four movie, be an entirely CGI creation? That's what the rags...
General

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits

Steven Grant has a very lucid view of Anime Expo: I noted this when I last attended, a couple of years ago. It has only...
Late Night

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN ride update

While the world worries about the Reds' Rocket Dare, and what really killed Ken Lay, there is really only one topic keeping us up...
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The Beat: now with morning coffee

Thanks for all the well wishes and kind words! It's great to have interaction back -- although when the spammers get started, let's see...
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Welcome!

Welcome to The Beat's new home at Publishers Weekly! We're still figuring a few things out, like categories and the sidebar and so on....
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Manga and Anime News

SDCC ’26: Yen Press announces #IMLOOKINGFORZOMBIES omnibus, CHAMPIGNON WITCH, more

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At its SDCC industry panel, Yen Press announced nine manga licenses including an #ImLookingForZombies omnibus and one light novel.

SDCC ’26: Mahjong Pros announces AKAYOROSHI & BIRD – MAHJONG’S DEADLIEST VS. THE MASTER ILLUSIONIST

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Mahjong Pros announced two licenses at SDCC: Akayoroshi - Hanafuda Shadow Games and Bird - Mahjong's Deadliest vs. The Master Illusionist.

SDCC ’26: MY HERO ACADEMIA celebrates 10 years

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The My Hero Academia panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 reflected on the anime series' first 10 years, including lessons learned.

SDCC ’26: Manga Mavericks announces OUR INSIGNIFICANT JUSTICE, more DIVINE MESSENGERS & DEMONIC GUARDIANS

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At SDCC 2026, Manga Mavericks announced Our Insignificant Justice and Divine Messengers & Demonic Guardians, Chapter 5.

SDCC ’26: Manga Mavericks & Mahjong Pros announce the Independent Manga Alliance

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At SDCC 2026, Manga Mavericks announced a joint venture with Mahjong Pros, the Independent Manga Alliance, to support small creators.

SDCC ’26: Gundam showcase panel teases new 2027 anime and video game

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Gundam's newest era has a face, a name, and a war.
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Business News

SDCC ’26: Shots Fired – Prana vs ComicsPRO

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Prana DMS's Atom Freeman complains that Retailer Day presentations are too short, ComicsPro fires back

Silver Sprocket Artists Collective releases statement alleging ongoing issues

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The Silver Sprocket Artists Collective has released a public statement accusing the publisher of delayed payment and poor treatment.

The Big Shake-up: Marvel Comics to Burbank, Wacker in as editor-in-chief

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In a surprising but not shocking move, Marvel Comics will join Disney in Burbank, and industry veteran Steve Wacker will take over as editor in chief

Sales Charts: Neon Ichiban releases Top 100 for June, led by Mega Man

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Neon Ichiban has released their first sales chart, and it's got a VERY surprising comic book at #1: Udon's Mega Man #4

Indie comic creators left in limbo as Comix Wellspring suspends operations

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The popular printer for independent creators and publishers is temporarily suspending all operations.

Sales Charts: Absolute Catwoman #1 rules June in Prana DMS charts

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The Absolute line once again dominated the Top Ten for June comics sales, according to charts provided by Prana DMS, led by Absolute Catwoman #1
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The Marvel Rundown: Things get heated with X-MEN THE HELLFIRE MURDER

This week we take a look at X-Men: The Hellfire Murder, and for our rapid rundown, we cover Spider-man The Long Way Home #2!
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DC Round-Up: ACTION COMICS #1100 wraps up the Reign of the Superboys

The milestone issue features a variety of stories from each of the Super-titles creative teams.
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: SICKO #1 cures boring comics syndrome, and much more

Sicko #1, a new book from Ignition Press, leads this week's crops of Wednesday Comics Reviews, which is packed!
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TV Review: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 4 brings the strange

Ensign Avery Kaplan shares her spoiler-free perspective on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4, arriving July 23rd.
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Manga Review: CLUMSY KISS where fake and genuine intermingle

New Boys' Love manga from popular artist Machi Suehiro, Clumsy Kiss where an honest mishap bring two boys together, available from Yen Press!
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Top Comics to Buy for July 22, 2026: If you’re not at SDCC, read these books

This week's list of Top Comics to Buy for July 22 contains some absolute bangers, including the finale of Swamp Thing 1989.
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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: RECORD JOURNEY brings us together

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga and webtoon series MAGE AND MIMIC, LOOK BACK and RECORD JOURNEY.
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Horror Beat: A religious tag team at the center of THA RAE THE EXORCIST

Every religion has a demon problem.
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Trade Rating: 30×30 – THIRTY YEARS OF CONUNDRUM PRESS takes readers inside Canada’s vibrant comics scene

30 X 30 - Thirty Years of Conundrum Press is a tour through Canada's vibrant comics scene via 30 short comics stories.
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Entertainment

SDCC ’26: RYAN GOSLING rides into the MCU as GHOST RIDER

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Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider in a 2028 MCU film directed by Shawn Levy.

SDCC ’26: Apple TV drops MATCHBOX – THE MOVIE trailer

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At San Diego Comic-Con, Apple TV revealed the trailer for Matchbox: The Movie, starring John Cena, ahead of its October premiere.

SDCC ’26 Roundtable: YAGA cast reflects on the series’ “beautiful alchemy”

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During a roundtable interview at SDCC, Yaga showrunner Kat Sandler and cast Noah Reid and Clark Backo reflected on the show's stage roots.

SDCC ’26: Kieran Culkin joins FAMILY GUY Halloween special

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The Family Guy SDCC panel revealed the return of its Halloween and holiday specials, with Kieran Culkin joining the cast of the former.

SDCC ’26: NEUROMANCER gets first teaser & release date

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At its San Diego Comic-Con panel, Apple TV announced a 2027 release date for Neuromancer and revealed the series' first teaser trailer.

SDCC ’26: Watch the YAGA spicy hot official trailer debut

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AMC debuted the first Yaga teaser trailer at SDCC 2026, featuring some spicy scenes with Hudson Williams—and plenty of creepy gore.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Danhausen just won the Knicks an NBA championship

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A simple uncursing ended a 53-year championship drought.

Girls just wanna have San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Cyndi Lauper WWE action figures

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Mattel Creations has announced a San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusive WWE action figure 3-pack featuring Cindi Lauper on Piper's Pit.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Thank God For The New Day

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Don't you dare be sour -- clap for ya bois that know their worth and FEEEEEL THA POWWAAAA!!

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Wrestlemania? More like Admania

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Did Hulk Hogan get more screentime than most matches?

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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