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Top Comics to Buy for April 24, 2024: A good week for old IP

The Top Comics to Buy for April 24 features some great new takes on old IP, including GI Joe, Universal Monsters and more.

Exclusive: Maverick’s I’M A MESS by Einat Tsarfati gets philosophical about clutter

Let's face it: Life is messy. In her graphic novel I'M A MESS, illustrator Einat Tsarfati examines clutter from a new perspective.

Free Comic Book Day: KILL SHAKESPEARE returns with ROMEO VS. JULIET

KILL SHAKESPEARE returns on May 4 for Free Comic Book Day with a new series, and Gemstone Publishing will release a new collection this fall.

HORROR BEAT: New Horror is standing up for Women’s Reproductive Rights

The genre’s doing more for women than the Supreme Court.

Dark Horse moves to Middle Earth as Embracer Group reorganizes

After two years of financial turmoil, Dark Horse parent company Embracer Group is reorganizing into three separate companies

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Free Comic Book Day: KILL SHAKESPEARE returns with ROMEO VS. JULIET

KILL SHAKESPEARE returns on May 4 for Free Comic Book Day with a new series, and Gemstone Publishing will release a new collection this fall.

Classic Comic Compendium: ALBERTO BRECCIA’S DRACULA

Alberto Breccia's Dracula is a singular vision from Breccia as both writer and artist, and a must-read within the artists library.

Dark Horse moves to Middle Earth as Embracer Group reorganizes

After two years of financial turmoil, Dark Horse parent company Embracer Group is reorganizing into three separate companies

Graphic Novel Review: THE HARROWING questions murders that haven’t happened yet

The Harrowing Writer: Kristen Kiesling Artist: Rye Hickman Publisher: Abrams Fanfare Publication Date: April 16 When a gifted teen gains the ability to foresee murders before they occur, she's...

Review: DARK GALLIFREY unleashes the evil Time Lords!

After a devastating Civil War has ended, the evil Time Lord who started it all threatens to make his daring return. Read our review!

Shut In Theater: Weekend Reading 205

Weekend Reading 205 feat. Neverworld Wake, Megahex, Uncanny Valley, Gamaran, Dog Man, Gargoyles: Quest and MORE!

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Dark Horse moves to Middle Earth as Embracer Group reorganizes

After two years of financial turmoil, Dark Horse parent company Embracer Group is reorganizing into three separate companies

Sales Charts: Top Ten Most Popular Comics on GlobalComix the week of 4/18/24

Announcing the start of a new feature here at the Beat: weekly listings of the Top Ten Most Popular comics on GlobalComix.

ComicsPRO releases results of Comics Retailer Survey

In 2023, both periodical and graphic novel sales declined in a majority of comics shops surveyed by ComicsPRO

WEBTOON Originals contract draws criticism from creators

A Reddit post claiming that WEBTOON's Original contract is unethical has opened a flood of controversy about the platform

New Oni Press hires, promotion: Crary, Dryer, Sainz

Oni has hired a new marketing person, a new editor, and promoted a longtime employee to director

Comings and goings: Dunbier leaves IDW, Abernathy at Skybound and more

Scott Dunbier leaves IDW; Ben Abernathy joins Skybound, along with two others, and more personnel moves around comics

Reviews

Top Comics to Buy for April 24, 2024: A good week for old IP

The Top Comics to Buy for April 24 features some great new takes on old IP, including GI Joe, Universal Monsters and more.

Classic Comic Compendium: ALBERTO BRECCIA’S DRACULA

Alberto Breccia's Dracula is a singular vision from Breccia as both writer and artist, and a must-read within the artists library.

Graphic Novel Review: THE HARROWING questions murders that haven’t happened yet

The Harrowing Writer: Kristen Kiesling Artist: Rye Hickman Publisher: Abrams Fanfare Publication Date: April 16 When a gifted teen gains the ability to foresee murders before they occur, she's...

The Marvel Rundown: ROXXON PRESENTS: THOR #1 is a Radical Revamp

A totally tubular review of Roxxon Presents: Thor #1, along with bodacious blurbs on Giant-Size Hulk #1 and Spectacular Spider-Men #2

Graphic Novel Review: PHENOMENA BOOK 2 – MATILDE’S QUEST is an intricate stunner

In Phenomena Book 2 - Matilde's Quest, Brian Michael Bendis and André Lima Araújo deliver a stunner for true comics sickos.

Wednesday Comics Reviews: A look at 7174 AD #1

This week's main feature for Wednesday Comics Reviews is 7174 AD #1, the new book from creators TP Louise and Ashley Wood.

DC Round-Up: Journey to the fifth dimension in WORLD’S FINEST #26

This week's main review is Batman/Superman - World's Finest #26, with blurb reviews of Batman: Off-World, Superman, and more!

Top Comics to Buy for April 17, 2024: Some great, complex books

This week's top comics to buy for April 17 features Beyond Real, Golgotha Motor Mountain, Helen of Wyndhorn, and more...

Classic Comic Compendium: THE ETERNAUT 1969, you’ve seen Juan Salvo before

The Eternaut 1969 is a reboot of the original by Oesterheld and Alberto Breccia, as translated here by Erica Mena.

Entertainment

Latest DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE trailer chock full of easter eggs and cameos

Ryan Reynolds is still "Marvel Jesus"

Review: DARK GALLIFREY unleashes the evil Time Lords!

After a devastating Civil War has ended, the evil Time Lord who started it all threatens to make his daring return. Read our review!

Shut In Theater: Weekend Reading 205

Weekend Reading 205 feat. Neverworld Wake, Megahex, Uncanny Valley, Gamaran, Dog Man, Gargoyles: Quest and MORE!

HORROR BEAT: New Horror is standing up for Women’s Reproductive Rights

The genre’s doing more for women than the Supreme Court.

Interview: Wandering Planet Toys founders discuss THE PRISONER Wave No2 retro action figure line

The independent toy company launches its third successful crowdfunding campaign!

Marvel Strike Force introduces Spider-Society…PLUS my Dark Dimension 6 Diary

The Spider-Society has joined Marvel Strike Force, offering some fun characters and gameplay...but Dark Dimension 6 was not fun.

SKYBOUND seeks to crowdfund a AAA game that lets users be a part of the company

Skybound Entertainment has announced a crowdfunding campaign in order...

Manga and Anime News

Interview: Acky Bright, illustrator of WcDonald’s THE MANGA

We get an opportunity to interview Acky Bright, the Illustrator behind WcDonald's THE MANGA, its creation, designs, and more!

Manga Review: STEEL OF THE CELESTIAL SHADOWS serves samurai weirdness

Steel of the Celestial Shadows is an intriguing manga centered on a samurai who literally cannot hold a blade

Exclusive Preview: An action-packed look at THE MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER WORLD OF GHOSTS VOL. 2

Saturday AM's The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts (MMWOG) returns soon and the stakes are higher than ever.

THE AWL manhwa aims to overthrow corporations in July debut from Ablaze

Workers fight for better working conditions and to be recognized as humans in this powerful and visceral manhwa, debuting in May.

Manga industry faces hard questions as Eiichiro Oda takes break

Eiichiro Oda is taking some time off from making One Piece, as questions about the grueling schedules of even the greatest mangaka are questioned once again

Manga Review: I Want A Gal Gamer To Praise Me hits most of the right buttons

Don't we all need a little praise?