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Dallas Fan Expo: the Spectre of 90’s speculation haunts us

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The strange history of unauthorized biography comics is now entangled with a new wave of convention only variants. Whew!
Classic Comic Compendium

Classic Comic Compendium: HITMAN #34 is a classic Superman comic

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For the next month, the Classic Comic Compendium will be looking at Superman stories, starting with Hitman #34.
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The Beat Digest 06/03/25: Netflix’s Tudum recap, GEN V season 2

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There's lots of streaming news on today's Digest, plus a new MOTU series from Dark Horse, several artist-related projects, and much more.
Business News

New player on the scene: Philbo Distribution

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A new distributor for indie comics, Philbo Distribution has signed up Zenescope, Antarctic, and more, with plans to launch in July.
Marvel

SDCC ’25: Marvel is skipping Hall H this year

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Marvel's traditional Hall H spectacle will be absent from this year's San Diego Comic Con

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The Beat Digest 06/03/25: Netflix’s Tudum recap, GEN V season 2

There's lots of streaming news on today's Digest, plus a new MOTU series from Dark Horse, several artist-related projects, and much more.
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Cartoons

Interview: The cast and creators of PHINEAS AND FERB are ready for more summer hijinks!

The new season of Phineas and Ferb premieres Thursday, June 5, at 8 p.m. PDT/EDT on Disney Channel and Disney XD.
Business News

New player on the scene: Philbo Distribution

A new distributor for indie comics, Philbo Distribution has signed up Zenescope, Antarctic, and more, with plans to launch in July.
Marvel

SDCC ’25: Marvel is skipping Hall H this year

Marvel's traditional Hall H spectacle will be absent from this year's San Diego Comic Con
Entertainment

DOCTOR WHO divides its fanbase in ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’

The Doctor and Belinda find themselves watching Eurovision...in space! However, a violent danger is awaiting them...
Manga

AI-assisted manga start-up officially launches EMAQI app

Orange Inc. has introduced its new manga app, emaqi, available as of May 28, 2025, on iOS/Android for fans in the United States and Canada.
Books

Manga Review: DETECTIVES THESE DAYS ARE CRAZY! is a manga that hits different when you’re no longer the kid

"Detectives These Days Are Crazy!" follows Keiichiro, a washed-up detective with zero tech knowledge, and Mashiro, his Gen Alpha karate-kicking assistant.
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Manga and Anime News

TOKYOPOP celebrates Pride Month 2025 with support for Los Angeles LGBT Center

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Celebrate Pride Month 2025 with TOKYOPOP’s special manga promotion, while supporting the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: In BLACK BUTLER, the butler did it

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This week, three writers at Beat's Bizarre Adventure cover the manga series BLACK BUTLER, ALIEN NINE and APOSIMZ.

AI-assisted manga start-up officially launches EMAQI app

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Orange Inc. has introduced its new manga app, emaqi, available as of May 28, 2025, on iOS/Android for fans in the United States and Canada.

Manga Review: DETECTIVES THESE DAYS ARE CRAZY! is a manga that hits different when you’re no longer the kid

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"Detectives These Days Are Crazy!" follows Keiichiro, a washed-up detective with zero tech knowledge, and Mashiro, his Gen Alpha karate-kicking assistant.

Wonderful Wednesdays: LITTLE MUSHROOM, AHAREN-SAN IS INDECIPHERABLE omnibus and more announced by Seven Seas

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This week's Wonderful Wednesdays announcement is a huge win for light novel lovers, specifically danmei fans! Here's what's new & noteworthy!

THE SUMMER HIKARU DIED creator Mokumokuren to attend Anime Expo 2025

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Mokumokuren, creator of "The Summer Hikaru Died," will attend Anime Expo 2025 for their North American debut.
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Business News

New player on the scene: Philbo Distribution

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A new distributor for indie comics, Philbo Distribution has signed up Zenescope, Antarctic, and more, with plans to launch in July.

Author, Author: should graphic novels be shelved by author?

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Would shelving graphic novels by author help sell more books? Rich Johnson explains why he thinks it would.

Aethon Books acquires majority stake in Vault Comics

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Aethon Books has acquired a majority stake in indie comic publisher Vault Comics, following previous team-ups

Udon halts all shipments to Diamond

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Udon is cancelling all order via Diamond, and asks retailers to order via Lunar, Simon & Schuster and....in the future, Universal.

A comics publisher on Diamond’s end and finding a new distributor

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Fabrice Sapolsky, publisher of FairSquare Graphics, opens up about the difficult decisions he's had to make regarding distribution for his books

TILTING AT WINDMILLS #301: Figuring out the basics in a new world

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Brian Hibbs offers practical advice for his fellow comics retailers/book orderers on where to order their comics in the post-Diamond world
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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: In BLACK BUTLER, the butler did it

This week, three writers at Beat's Bizarre Adventure cover the manga series BLACK BUTLER, ALIEN NINE and APOSIMZ.
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Classic Comic Compendium: HITMAN #34 is a classic Superman comic

For the next month, the Classic Comic Compendium will be looking at Superman stories, starting with Hitman #34.
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DOCTOR WHO divides its fanbase in ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’

The Doctor and Belinda find themselves watching Eurovision...in space! However, a violent danger is awaiting them...
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Manga Review: DETECTIVES THESE DAYS ARE CRAZY! is a manga that hits different when you’re no longer the kid

"Detectives These Days Are Crazy!" follows Keiichiro, a washed-up detective with zero tech knowledge, and Mashiro, his Gen Alpha karate-kicking assistant.
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Trade Rating: You can’t go home again, or the GOOBERS will get you

Goobers is a new action-packed monster comic that's currently available for pre-order from writer Cody Ziglar and artist Ryan Lee.
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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Can comics add new layers to THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE?

French Cartoonist Steve Cuzor has delivered a stunning comics adaptation of Stephen Crane's THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE.
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Graphic Novel Review: Have you heard of CORNELIUS – THE MERRY LIFE OF A WRETCHED DOG?

Cornelius - The Merry Life of a Wretched Dog will introduce you to a fake comics icon as it plays games with the medium and form.
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Graphic Novel Review: AMBIGUOUS BLU is a rare nuanced look at eating disorders

Ambiguous Blu offers a rare glimpse into the secret shame of somone struggling with disordered eating, and it is sure to be added to the list of essential comics about eating disorders.
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Graphic Novel Review: BASKET changes the game

Basket Writer: Paco Moccand Illustrator: Marie Derambure Letterer: Steph Bulante Editors: Sara Hagstrom and Steph Bulante Publisher: Lucky Pocket Press / $25 Spring 2025 Basket is exactly what you want. The...
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Entertainment

Flying Krypto and slime battle Kaiju playset highlights Spin Master SUPERMAN movie toy line

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Kids and collectors will be racing to get their hands these action-packed toys before the movie hits theaters next month!

Interview: The cast and creators of PHINEAS AND FERB are ready for more summer hijinks!

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The new season of Phineas and Ferb premieres Thursday, June 5, at 8 p.m. PDT/EDT on Disney Channel and Disney XD.

DOCTOR WHO divides its fanbase in ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’

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The Doctor and Belinda find themselves watching Eurovision...in space! However, a violent danger is awaiting them...

Exclusive: Read a full entry from LLOYD KAUFMAN: INTERVIEWS by Mathew Klickstein

Few interview books are as bonkers as they are insightful as this one.

Manga Review: DETECTIVES THESE DAYS ARE CRAZY! is a manga that hits different when you’re no longer the kid

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"Detectives These Days Are Crazy!" follows Keiichiro, a washed-up detective with zero tech knowledge, and Mashiro, his Gen Alpha karate-kicking assistant.

Interview: MATHEW KLICKSTEIN ventures into the universe that is Lloyd Kaufman for new book

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How to capture the man responsible for the longest running independent movie studio in the world.

Hasbro unveils FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS action figures

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Plus Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 style Gamerverse action figures!

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Kane and The Legend of May 19th

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One of the more puzzling angles of the Ruthless Aggression Era probably doesn't even rank on Kane's Top 10 Worst Storylines

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Dark Side of the Ring’s THE SHEIK episode is an ode to kayfabe, features a spotlight on the late SABU

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Hardcore runs in the family.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WWE’s Post-WrestleMania picture takes shape with a decent but uneven Backlash PLE

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A couple of gems alongside the slightly underwhelming revival of a classic rivalry

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Fantasy Booking The Final Boss Saga

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How does this all end?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Sunday a livelier affair as John Cena makes history

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Historic main event tops a much improved second night card

Turnbuckle BEATdown: WrestleMania Saturday delivered a mixed baguette with a couple of gems

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The main event was certainly one for the ages.
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