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November 29 is International K-Drama day – and here’s some free shows to watch right now
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It's a little late but you still have time to stream some FREE K-Dramas on Rakutan Viki for International K-Drama Day!
Anyone Comics is closing – and reopening around the corner!
Anyone Comics in Brooklyn is moving to a more economical new space just around the corner from its current location
Trade Rating
TRADE RATING: w0rldtr33 Vol. 1 and the terror of online radicalization
Did you grow up on the weird, early internet? This horror story might be for you...
55 kids and middle graphic novels out in Fall 2023
An eclectic mix of subjects along with tried-and-true franchises dominate the landscape for the fall.
INTERVIEW: Sleepy-C team on WEBTOON production process and OMNISCIENT READER’S VIEWPOINT
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At AnimeNYC 2023, The Beat participated in at a roundtable interview with Sleepy-C, the artists behind Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, coming to print on December 12 from IZE Press.
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Anime NYC ’23: DENPA and KUMA announces a pair of new manga licenses
Next on the list of licensing announcements from Anime NYC 2023 comes from a collaborative panel by DENPA and KUMA. Each publisher only announced...
Marvel
Kamala Khan returns in MS. MARVEL: MUTANT MENACE miniseries this March
Iman Vellani and Sabir Pirzada continue Ms. Marvel’s X-Men journey
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Sleepy-C team on WEBTOON production process and OMNISCIENT READER’S VIEWPOINT
At AnimeNYC 2023, The Beat participated in at a roundtable interview with Sleepy-C, the artists behind Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, coming to print on December 12 from IZE Press.
The Marvel Rundown
The Marvel Rundown: A GANG WAR erupts across SPIDER-MAN titles
The Beat team runs through the opening week of Gang War, with reviews of Gang War: First Strike, Luke Cage, and Spider-Woman!
Reviews
MANGA REVIEW: GOLD KINGDOM AND WATER KINGDOM is charming and compact
A tale of romance, politics and cute animals, Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom makes the most of its short length.
Wednesday Comics
WEDNESDAY COMICS REVIEWS: An awesome BARBARIC one-shot
Plus, the also-awesome Conan The Barbarian title starts a new story arc, and more!
Art
Frank Miller shocker: famed Dark Knight cover is an optical illusion
Fans debate whether Batman is facing front or back, but the riginal sketch makes it clear.
Reviews
MANGA REVIEW: WITCH OF THISTLE CASTLE tells a beautiful, heartfelt story
Witch of Thistle Castle is a beautiful, heartfelt story about a witch and her apprentice finding their place in a world that hates them.
Manga
Anime Expo 2023: ‘Manga Publishing Industry Roundtable’ offers exciting insight
An interesting roundup on the manga publishing industry from Anime Expo (trust us, it's still relevant!).
Manga
MANGA REVIEW: ORB is uneven but undeniably compelling history
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth makes up for sloppy drawings with big ideas and a passionate zeal strong enough to move the earth.
Previews
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: We have an extended first look at BARBARIC: WRONG KIND OF RIGHTEOUS
The one-shot hits stores tomorrow
Movies
HORROR BEAT: THANKSGIVING is great gory fun but only goes skin deep
What isn’t skin deep are the death scenes.
Business News
Anyone Comics is closing – and reopening around the corner!
Anyone Comics in Brooklyn is moving to a more economical new space just around the corner from its current location
AnimeNYC ’23: IZE Press Licenses 6 Print Webtoons for 2024
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On Saturday at Anime NYC, IZE Press, an imprint...
Comic Book Page Rates again: lower than they were 14 years ago
A former comics editor in chief has posted his starting page rates from 14 years ago, and they're a lot higher than many current rates.
GlobalComix unveils new features – and statistics – for browser reader
GlobalComix has refreshed their web reading experience with some new features - and released some charts showing growth in readership and engagement
Alien Books launches a manga line at Anime NYC
Alien Books will be bringing out a line of manga in 2024, and they're debuting six titles with a sampler at Anime NYC this weekend
Seven Seas announces popular danmei novel series, RUN WILD: SA YE
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Seven Seas surprised many readers with a random Monday...
Amazon announces the Comixology app will merge into the Kindle app
The Comixology App will officially merge into the Kindle app on December 4th, but Comixology programs like Originals and Unlimited will continue.
Margot Wood joins Image as VP of Book Market Sales – UPDATED
Publishing veteran Margot Wood, formerly of Oni and HarperCollins, has joined Image Comics to oversee their book market sales
Sales Charts: Wimpy Kid sales decline
Even the mighty Wimpy Kid series show signs of standard attrition, as we take a spin around the sales charts for October
Reviews
TRADE RATING: w0rldtr33 Vol. 1 and the terror of online radicalization
Did you grow up on the weird, early internet? This horror story might be for you...
The Marvel Rundown: A GANG WAR erupts across SPIDER-MAN titles
The Beat team runs through the opening week of Gang War, with reviews of Gang War: First Strike, Luke Cage, and Spider-Woman!
MANGA REVIEW: GOLD KINGDOM AND WATER KINGDOM is charming and compact
A tale of romance, politics and cute animals, Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom makes the most of its short length.
WEDNESDAY COMICS REVIEWS: An awesome BARBARIC one-shot
Plus, the also-awesome Conan The Barbarian title starts a new story arc, and more!
MANGA REVIEW: WITCH OF THISTLE CASTLE tells a beautiful, heartfelt story
Witch of Thistle Castle is a beautiful, heartfelt story about a witch and her apprentice finding their place in a world that hates them.
MANGA REVIEW: ORB is uneven but undeniably compelling history
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth makes up for sloppy drawings with big ideas and a passionate zeal strong enough to move the earth.
HORROR BEAT: THANKSGIVING is great gory fun but only goes skin deep
What isn’t skin deep are the death scenes.
Top Comics to Buy for November 29, 2023: A barbarian takeover
Featuring, Conan The Barbarian #5, Barbaric - Wrong Kind of Righteous #1, and more!
Classic Comic Compendium: Inevitable we come to WATCHMEN
Try to figure out how it ticks. How the clockworks were made.
Entertainment
Monster-sized Toho ULTIMATES! Godzilla Minus One figure announced by Super7
Super7 announces new Toho ULTIMATES! Godzilla Minus One figure. Behold the glorious giant-sized monster toy now!
ART OF INVINCIBLE SEASON ONE offers deeper look into acclaimed superhero animated series
Available this March!
HORROR BEAT: THANKSGIVING is great gory fun but only goes skin deep
What isn’t skin deep are the death scenes.
November 29 is International K-Drama day – and here’s some free shows to watch right now
It's a little late but you still have time to stream some FREE K-Dramas on Rakutan Viki for International K-Drama Day!
SHUT IN THEATER: Weekend Reading 186
Weekend Reading 186 feat. AKIRA, Basketful of Heads, Ultimate Spider-Man, High Crimes, The Filth, The Arab of the Future and MORE!
WEBTOON REVIEW: THE STAR SEEKERS sparkles with K-Pop magic
HYBE K-Pop stars Tomorrow x Together are featured in The Star Seekers, a fantasy adventure webtoon where idols use magic to top the charts.
X-citing concept art for THE MARVELS mid-credits cameo revealed
"Confusion is the first step to knowledge."
Manga and Anime News
MANGA REVIEW: GOLD KINGDOM AND WATER KINGDOM is charming and compact
A tale of romance, politics and cute animals, Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom makes the most of its short length.
MANGA REVIEW: WITCH OF THISTLE CASTLE tells a beautiful, heartfelt story
Witch of Thistle Castle is a beautiful, heartfelt story about a witch and her apprentice finding their place in a world that hates them.
Anime Expo 2023: ‘Manga Publishing Industry Roundtable’ offers exciting insight
Marion Pena - 0
An interesting roundup on the manga publishing industry from Anime Expo (trust us, it's still relevant!).
MANGA REVIEW: ORB is uneven but undeniably compelling history
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth makes up for sloppy drawings with big ideas and a passionate zeal strong enough to move the earth.
WEBTOON REVIEW: THE STAR SEEKERS sparkles with K-Pop magic
HYBE K-Pop stars Tomorrow x Together are featured in The Star Seekers, a fantasy adventure webtoon where idols use magic to top the charts.
MANHWA REVIEW: THE DANGEROUS CONVENIENCE STORE is an impossible to put down sweet & spicy BL
If you're ready to dive into your next favorite romantic comedy with gangsters and a little bit of spice, The Dangerous Convenience Store by 945 is a great choice.
AnimeNYC ’23: IZE Press Licenses 6 Print Webtoons for 2024
Marion Pena - 0
On Saturday at Anime NYC, IZE Press, an imprint...
10 manga titles to binge after the Thanksgiving feast
Whether it involves found families, connection, blossoming romance, or appreciation for filial duty, these manga epitomize the spirit of Thanksgiving
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: The absolute best gifts for anime and manga fans
The ultimate list of gifts every anime/manga fan would love to get for the upcoming holidays!
