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Wednesday Comics Reviews: The super packed pre-SDCC edition

Beat Staff - 07/15/2026 12:00 pm 0

This week's Wednesday Comics Reviews column is absolutely packed, featuring Jonathan Hickman's Foundations, Sonic X Godzilla, and more!

DC Round-Up

DC Round-Up: BATWOMAN #5 pits Batwoman against … Batwoman?!

Matt Ledger - 07/15/2026 11:00 am 1

After an uneven start, Batwoman #5 brings the DC Next Level series's first arc to a compelling-yet-cryptic close.

The Marvel Rundown

The Marvel Rundown: CAPTAIN AMERICA #13 goes to Hell (literally)

D. Morris - 07/15/2026 1:00 pm

This week's Marvel Rundown features a check-in with an ongoing run, taking a look at Captain America #13. Plus, Inglorious X-Force and more!

Marvel

Joe Casey calls out use of character in Spider-Man Brand New Day

Heidi MacDonald - 07/15/2026 9:30 am 5

Joe Casey has called out the use of William Metzger from X-Men: Children of the Atom in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, raising issues of how Marvel compensates creators yet again

Interviews

Exclusive: Daniel Freedman’s BIRDKING to be released in new Library Edition

D. Morris - 07/14/2026 2:00 pm 0

Birdking is one of the best dark fantasy comics...

SDCC 2026 NEWS

SDCC ’26: IDW to debut new booth design & spotlight STAR TREK, GODZILLA, more

Samantha Puc - 07/15/2026 4:00 pm

SDCC ’26: Nacelle announces first-ever C.O.W.-BOYS OF MOO MESA show exclusives

Samantha Puc - 07/15/2026 3:00 pm

SDCC ’26: Titan Comics spotlights KRISTIN KREUK, AMANDA CONNER, more

Samantha Puc - 07/15/2026 2:30 pm

SDCC ’26: Dark Horse teases a mystery signing

Samantha Puc - 07/14/2026 4:00 pm

SDCC ’26 Exclusive: Neon Ichiban & Scott’s Collectables to host Digital Remarque Fast-Pass

Samantha Puc - 07/14/2026 12:00 pm

SDCC ’26: Kim-Joy and Alti to explore bullying in QUIET

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 07/14/2026 9:15 am

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SDCC ’26 Exclusive: Neon Ichiban & Scott’s Collectables to host Digital Remarque Fast-Pass

Samantha Puc - 07/14/2026 12:00 pm 3

Top Comics to Buy for July 15, 2026: Superheroes, sci-fi, and good old fashioned horror

Zack Quaintance - 07/14/2026 11:00 am 1

Cover Reveal: See Claudio Mastronardi’s stunning THIEF: PULSE OF PROMISE limited edition hardcover art

Samantha Puc - 07/14/2026 10:30 am 0

Pokémon Go Mega Mewtwo lit up New York from Times Square to Bryant Park

Heidi MacDonald - 07/14/2026 9:30 am 1

Mad Cave Studios announces John Cusack, Stephanie Williams, Kim-Joy, more at SDCC '26

SDCC ’26: Mad Cave Studios announces JOHN CUSACK, STEPHANIE WILLIAMS, KIM-JOY & more

Samantha Puc - 07/13/2026 7:45 pm 0

Interview: Cartoonist Karl Slominski on creating THE LAST WATCHTOWER

Beat Staff - 07/13/2026 2:30 pm 0

Latest Comics News

BATMAN: DARK PATTERNS reprinted after accusations of AI generated trade synopsis

The Batman: Dark Patterns trade paperback has been reprinted after accusations of AI-generated back cover copy were posted on Reddit.

Isaac Swindle - 07/15/2026 3:30 pm

Gaming

Tyler Kirkham’s FINAL BOSS is getting a videogame adaptation

Javier Perez - 07/15/2026 1:15 pm

The Marvel Rundown

The Marvel Rundown: CAPTAIN AMERICA #13 goes to Hell...

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Wednesday Comics

Wednesday Comics Reviews: The super packed pre-SDCC edition

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THE BATMAN: PART II delayed until 2028

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DC Round-Up

DC Round-Up: BATWOMAN #5 pits Batwoman against … Batwoman?!

Matt Ledger -

Marvel

Joe Casey calls out use of character in Spider-Man Brand New Day

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Cartoons

THE MANDALORIAN lands LEGO special on Disney+

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DC Round-Up

DC Round-Up: BATWOMAN #5 pits Batwoman against … Batwoman?!

After an uneven start, Batwoman #5 brings the DC Next Level series's first arc to a compelling-yet-cryptic close.

Marvel

Joe Casey calls out use of character in Spider-Man Brand New Day

Joe Casey has called out the use of William Metzger from X-Men: Children of the Atom in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, raising issues of how Marvel compensates creators yet again

Cartoons

THE MANDALORIAN lands LEGO special on Disney+

The special will premiere at D23 in August, for which Disney has also revealed this year's Legends hall of fame inductees.

Xolo Maridueña returning as Blue Beetle in MAN OF TOMORROW

The star of 2023's Blue Beetle movie will reprise the role in the Superman sequel, hitting theaters July 9, 2027.

SDCC

SDCC ’26: Dark Horse teases a mystery signing

Dark Horse Comics has revealed its full SDCC '26 programming schedule and teased a mystery signing for Saturday, July 25.

Interviews

Exclusive: Daniel Freedman’s BIRDKING to be released in new Library Edition

Birdking is one of the best dark fantasy comics to come out in ages. Created by writer Daniel Freedman and artist Crom, it tells...

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Manga and Anime News

MANGA REVIEW: GalaXic Baseball League is absurd and undeniably entertaining

Tim Rooney - 07/13/2026 12:30 pm 0

Acky Bright's GalaXic Baseball League, the new manga partnership between MLB and Viz Media, features superstar baseball players like Kyle Schwarber, Shohei Ohtani, and Aaron Judge.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: IRON WOK JAN proves cooking is magic

Adam Wescott - 07/13/2026 11:00 am 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers series IRON WOK JAN, SHUNRAI TABLE TENNIS and THE DUMMY'S DUMMY.

DARKROOM enters the anime streaming market

D. Morris - 07/09/2026 9:00 am 0

Anime streaming platform Darkroom looks to carve a niche in anime streaming with older, harder to find works.

SDCC ’26: Bandai to reveal new GUNDAM anime series

Samantha Puc - 07/08/2026 2:30 pm 0

Bandai will reveal the next Gundam anime series at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where attendees can get free swag and build their own GUNPLA.

AX ’26: TOKYOPOP announces LOVE AT FIRST HOWL and more

Merve Giray - 07/08/2026 11:30 am 0

TOKYOPOP's Anime Expo announcements is a mix of brand new titles and print editions of beloved series. Which title you're looking forward to?

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SLEEPY CHILD is bittersweet and kind

Adam Wescott - 07/06/2026 11:00 am 0

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers BABYLON PARADOX, THE SACRED SERPENT'S SEDUCTION, and SLEEPY CHILD.

Business News

Indie comic creators left in limbo as Comix Wellspring suspends operations

James Portis III - 07/11/2026 10:18 am 1

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

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

Heidi MacDonald - 07/10/2026 10:00 am 0

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

New EU tariff means chaos for comics

Dean Simons - 07/03/2026 11:15 am 1

The European Union has ended their customs exemption on small e-commerce parcels and placed a flat €3 tariff on anything delivered into the EU - which is already starting to cause headaches in the world of comics. Publishers, small presses, and Kickstarters doing international shipping take note.

Layoffs begin at Dark Horse, but union means it’s complicated

Heidi MacDonald - 06/15/2026 5:45 pm 0

Dark Horse management has announced the layoffs of nine employees, but the Dark Horse Workers Union is fighting back

Sales Charts: Absolute Batman #20 and DC Comics lead May in Prana DMS charts

Heidi MacDonald - 06/12/2026 9:30 am 0

Absolute Batman #20 and DC Comics led direct market comics sales in May according to sales charts provided by Prana Direct Market Solutions

A little bit more about Skybound and the ROM #1 blind bag surprise

Heidi MacDonald - 06/11/2026 9:30 am 5

Skybound's blind bag surprise issues program is a partnership with retailers, who seem to think it's a positive thus far

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The Marvel Rundown: CAPTAIN AMERICA #13 goes to Hell (literally)

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