INTERVIEW: Akiko Higashimura, author of PRINCESS JELLYFISH and many more
Acclaimed manga artist and writer Akiko Higashimura, talks about her work, her process, and her advice for newer creators.
The Beat
Comic book news, graphic novel news, comics culture
Live Last read · last published · next check
Latest articles
Graphic Novel Review: A look at the beauty of CUTTING GARDEN, summed up by a single page
To articulate the beauty of the new graphic novel, The Cutting Garden, our reviewer writes in depth about a single, remarkable page.
Interview: Colleen AF Venable and Stephanie Yue on KATIE THE CATSITTER: VILLAIN CON
Comics Beat catches up with Colleen AF Venable and Stephanie Yue to learn more about Katie the Catsitter: Villain Con.
NYCC ’26: Huge slate of professional programming announced
NYCC will roll out an even bigger slate of professional programming in 2026, including Retailer Day, ICv2 Insider Talks, and tons more
Exclusive Preview: Read an excerpt from Oni’s FLUX HOUSE PRESENTS #1
Oni's FLUX HOUSE PRESENTS #1 is set to release on October 7 and The Beat has an extended preview excerpt here
FOURTH WING graphic novel to debut with range of unique covers
Rebecca Yarros and Anabel Rossi are adapting Fourth Wing into a graphic novel, and the first volume will be released in April 2027.
KPEX showcaing Korean content is coming to NYC in 2027
Korean pop culture is getting its own comic con style event in New York next May: KPEX the Korean Pop Culture Expo
The Beat Digest 08/28/26: AHOY reveals DRAGONPROOF
Today's Digest features AHOY's next crowdfunding project, Dragonproof, details on Avengers: Endgame Encore, and news from gamescom.
The restaurant business gets even bloodier in first trailer for GET JIRO animated series
The DC/Vertigo graphic novels series from Anthony Bourdain premieres this October on Adult Swim.
Horror Beat: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY brings jump scares to Broadway
Sure, it’s people that are haunted, but theaters can be too.
Peter Cullen, the original voice of Optimus Prime, dead at 85
Peter Cullen, the Canadian American voice actor who originated the voice of Optimus Prime, has died, aged 85.
Wandering Planet Toys unveil CRYPTID COMBAT sofubi-style fighters
The independent toy company has unveiled details for 5-inch soft vinyl figures designed VELIKAN
Exclusive Preview: Read an excerpt from PROJECT PERSEUS
The Beat has an exclusive excerpt of Vault Comics' new series Project Perseus, set to debut in September 2026
BUFFY, ANGEL, and FIREFLY relaunches delayed
Dynamite has canceled orders for the new Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel comics, which will be resolicited at a later date, while the Firefly relaunch has been delayed indefinitely.
BOOM! launches Reads With You challenges
BOOM!'s first challenge is to reread the entirety of Something is Killing the Children before the release of issue #50 in October.
Tim Curry, ROCKY HORROR, IT star, dead at 80
The prolific British actor, whose vast body of work included Clue, The Wild Thornberrys, and more, died 14 years after a severe stroke.
The Marvel Rundown: A house of mysteries await in TOMB OF APOCALYPSE #1
Tomb of Apocalypse #1 offers glimpses of a compelling fish out of water adventure for everyone's favorite mallrat mutant Jubilee.
Book Review: Doctor Doom can ball in MARVEL: WHAT IF… THE MULTIVERSE WAS DOOMED?
Comics Beat's Avery Kaplan reviews the prose novel Marvel: What If... The Multiverse Was Doomed? by DaVaun Sanders.
Minneapolis Spider-Man goes viral after battling the far right
A man dressed as Spider-Man has received a groundswell of support after being arrested and released on bail for disrupting a far right demonstration in Minneapolis.
Wednesday Comics Reviews: Is HAMMERFIST #1 a knockout? And more!
Hammerfist #1 arrives this week from the star creative team of Rick Remender and Steve Epting. Plus, Denver #1 and 2000AD!
Manga Mirai to shut down, merge with MangaPlaza
NTT's manga reading service Manga Mirai will shut down in December, with user information getting transferred to sister site MangaPlaza.
DC Round-Up: BATMAN: BAD SEEDS – SUNSET #1 is both a victory lap and a starting gun
Batman: Bad Seeds - Sunset #1 is both a well-deserved victory lap and an exciting start to DC's fall Bat-event.
Anime NYC ’26: Crossed Hearts announces new projects and titles
Crossed Hearts announces new licenses, new imprint, Studio Hearts, that is directly involved in creation, and Creator Originals in Anime NYC!
Ennis and McCrea reteaming on horror one-shot THE SNAIL
Garth Ennis and John McCrea's latest book, THE SNAIL, will tell the disturbing story of a talking mollusc at Image imprint Ninth Circle this November.
SDCC ’26: Going behind the mask with BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL creative team
Producers Rick Morales and Jim Krieg as well as actor Michael Mando reveal the secrets of the new DC animated movie.
Anime NYC ’26: THE BOY AND THE BEAST audiobook and more from Yen Press
Yen Press announces two new manga series and two audiobook adaptations of light novels, including The Boy and the Beast from Mamoru Hosoda!
Anime NYC ’26: TOKYOPOP announces seven new manga series
Tokyopop announces seven new manga series at Anime NYC this year, including a brand new title from PSYCHE DELICO!
Roger McKenzie, DAREDEVIL and CAPTAIN AMERICA writer, dead at 75
Roger McKenzie, who wrote the start of Frank Miller's Daredevil run, Captain America, and more, passed away in a hospice on August 21, 2026.
Exclusive: HarperCollins announces KAZÉ Imprint
HarperCollins acquires the French manga publisher KAZÉ and enters the US manga market.
Interview: BIG CITY GREENS producers reveal how they got Stephen King to guest star this season
The acclaimed animed series kicks off with the first five episodes premiering Aug. 21 on Disney Channel and next day on Disney+.
HBO Max greenlights DC Studios THE PEOPLE V. GORILLA GRODD comedy series
Skyler Gisondo reprises his role as Jimmy Olsen to investigate murder case involving Gorilla Grodd.
2000 AD announces FIFTY YEARS OF JUDGE DREDD collection!
A showcase of stories featuring the lawman of the future from across five decades!
KIKI AND THE OTHER WITCH to be published in English for the first time
Next week, on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, the sequel to the middle grade novel Kiki’s Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono, Kiki and the New Magic, will be published in English for the first time. And in advance of that release, Delacorte Press has announced that the third novel in the series, Kiki and the Other […]
Marvel November 2026 Solicitations: Predator vs. Punisher and more!
The full Marvel solicitations for November 2026
Scott Chantler to reimagine FLASH GORDON in TWO WORLDS
Flash Gordon: Two Worlds, a two-part graphic novel by Scott Chantler, will imagine a world where Flash never became a hero.
Dark Horse collects VOX MACHINA: THE WHITESTONE CHRONICLES in new oversized library edition
Dark Horse has announced a new oversized, hardcover collected edition featuring The Legend of Vox Machina: The Whitestone Chronicles—Ripley, Cassandra, and The Briarwoods.
DC Comics November 2026 Solicitations
Full solicitations information and cover images for DC Comics titles scheduled to ship in November 2026 and beyond.
Marvel Universe enters a new age post-ARMAGEDDON
Marvel’s latest universe-spanning event, Avengers: Armageddon, sets up new stories and arcs for Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Panther titles.
Graphic Novel Review: REAL HERO SHIT – HARDER THAN IT LOOKS still packs a punch
The second installment of the Real Hero Shit: Harder Than It Looks packs a punch through its growing pains.
Bookish Season 2 Debuts With Installation, News of Series Future
Bookish season 2 starts next week in the UK, and it won't be the last. The post-War detective show was created by and stars Mark Gatiss.
Interview: Tim Fielder makes the jump from page to screen with MATTY’S ROCKET
We chat with Visual Afrofuturist Tim Fielder about going from comics to animation with his Matty’s Rocket story and character.
NO ONE ESCAPES THE DIALECTIC in Spencer Ackerman’s first creator-owned comic
Spencer Ackerman and Antonio Fuso's BOOM! Studios series No Escapes the Dialectic will see a vigilante declare war on a homeland security agency this November.
2026 Ignatz Award Nominees announced
Nominees for the 2026 Ignatz Awards have been announced, honoring the bast in indie comics
Bendis and Edgar to reunite on THE ONES: THE OTHER ONES
Brian Michael Bendis and Jacob Edgar's sequel to their 2022 series The Ones will debut from Dark Horse this December.
The Beat Digest 08/21/26: Dark Horse to celebrate Doctor Doom, X-Men
Dark Horse reveals three new Marvel books, Halloween: The Game is getting a tie-in comic, and more on today's Digest.
Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: FLESH & STEEL, FRESHMAN, LOBA LOCA, and two more projects you’ll love!
From sword and sorcery and magical anthologies to Puerto Rican superheroes, cult classics, and the twisted world of MFKZ, these are the indie comic crowdfunding campaigns you won't want to miss this week.
Caroline Cash returns to Ooo with ADVENTURE TIME: BONNIE THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SPECIAL #1
Caroline Cash returns to the Land of Ooo for the Adventure Time: Bonnie the Vampire Slayer Special #1 with Tia Roxae.
Interview: Frederic Noland, author of MAJOR TAYLOR: THE WORLD’S FASTEST MAN
The comic creator discusses his nearly 400-page graphic biography available September 1 from Drawn & Quarterly.
Stegman and Gomez to revisit Eddie Brock’s origin in VENOM: POV
Eddie Brock's origin will be revisited from his perspective in Ryan Stegman and Carlos Gomez's Venom: POV, starting at Marvel this winter.
Exclusive Preview: Spurrier and Mitten retell Culhwch and Olwen in RAMPANT SWINE
Si Spurrier and Christopher Mitten will retell the Arthurian tale of Culhwch and Olwen in Rampant Swine from Ignition Press