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Another team of '80s toys is set to join Skybound's Energon Universe, following M.A.S.K. #3's major character reveal this week.
M.A.S.K. #3 teases another team’s Energon Universe debut
The new issue reveals Miles Mayhem is in league with the foe of another classic team of heroes who haven't joined Skybound's reboot yet.
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It's over: Diamond Estate and Consignment Group reach settlement: after months of negotiations the parties have a framework for publishers to regain their inventory
It’s over: Diamond Estate and Consignment Group reach settlement
The Consignment Group, the Diamond Estate and Sparkle pop have some to a settlement after months of negotiations
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INTERVIEW: Act 4 Publishing's Scott Dunbier on Ditko, Perez and what's next!
INTERVIEW: Act 4 Publishing’s Scott Dunbier on Ditko, Perez and what’s next!
The eagerly anticipated Steve Ditko Spider-Man and George Perez Teen Titans Artist's Editions were released one week apart from each other. ACT 4 chief Scott Dunbier explains why!
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Wednesday Comics Reviews: With CHACHU #1, Iman Vellani transcends comic writing stunt casting, and more With Chachu #1, celebrity-turned-comic writer Iman Vellani transcends the usual comics writing stuntcasting, and much more from the week!
Wednesday Comics Reviews: With CHACHU #1, Iman Vellani transcends comic writing stunt casting, and more
With Chachu #1, celebrity-turned-comic writer Iman Vellani transcends the usual comics writing stuntcasting, and much more from the week!
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The Marvel Rundown: Celebrating 60 years of Mary Jane Watson with FACE IT TIGER #1 This week's main review is Mary Jane: Face It Tiger #1, plus Marvel Tokon: First Strike #1, and a new What If? featuring Captain America!
The Marvel Rundown: Celebrating 60 years of Mary Jane Watson with FACE IT TIGER #1
This week's main review is Mary Jane: Face It Tiger #1, plus Marvel Tokon: First Strike #1, and a new What If? featuring Captain America!
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Roundtable: Reflecting on MARVEL COMICS transitioning from “All-New, All-Different” to the Cebulski era The Beat Elite consider the transition from Marvel's "All-New, All-Different" era to the state of the publisher under Editor in Chief C.B. Cebulski.
Roundtable: Reflecting on MARVEL COMICS transitioning from “All-New, All-Different” to the Cebulski era
The Beat Elite consider the transition from Marvel's "All-New, All-Different" era to the state of the publisher under Editor in Chief C.B. Cebulski.
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How the MCU is (finally) embracing the real Jean Grey
How the MCU is (finally) embracing the real Jean Grey
Marvel's Jean Grey has had a complex history that has yet to be fully explored on screen, but we may be closer to getting the Jean we want
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MANGA REVIEW: CRESCENT MOON MARCHING puts on a lovely performance Crescent Moon Marching vol. 1 Created by Hamachi Yamada Colors by Culture Weavers Lettered by Barri Shrager Translation by Arthur Miura Graphix August 4, 2026 $11.17 paperback, $23.29 hardcover Buy Crescent Moon Marching on…
MANGA REVIEW: CRESCENT MOON MARCHING puts on a lovely performance
Crescent Moon Marching vol. 1 Created by Hamachi Yamada Colors by Culture Weavers Lettered by Barri Shrager Translation by Arthur Miura Graphix August 4, 2026 $11.17 paperback, $23.29 hardcover Buy Crescent Moon Marching on bookshop.org Sixteen-year-old Mizuki has nothing that she wants to do. She’s tired of doing nothing but studying and terrified of becoming “a boring old adult”, but when her mom asks her what she’d rather do instead of studying, Mizuki doesn’t have an answer for her.
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Top Comics to Buy for August 5, 2026: Superman, Batman, MINOR ARCANA, and more This week's Top Comics to Buy for August 5 features new issues of Batman and Superman, as well as indie books like Minor Arcana, and more!
Top Comics to Buy for August 5, 2026: Superman, Batman, MINOR ARCANA, and more
This week's Top Comics to Buy for August 5 features new issues of Batman and Superman, as well as indie books like Minor Arcana, and more!
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Interview: Tasia M S and Barbara Perez Marquez on TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS Avery Kaplan catches up with Tasia M S and Barbara Perez Marquez to learn more about To Dance the Moon and Stars.
Interview: Tasia M S and Barbara Perez Marquez on TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS
Avery Kaplan catches up with Tasia M S and Barbara Perez Marquez to learn more about To Dance the Moon and Stars.
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You've seen Spider-Man Brand New Day - now what comics should you read? -
You’ve seen Spider-Man Brand New Day – now what comics can you read?
With Spider-Man Brand New Day the biggest domestic movie opening of all time, a look at Marvel Comics that tie in to the release
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On today's Digest, HBO Max's BOOSTER GOLD is going back to the drawing board, and there's more casting for the Jimmy Olsen show. There's also SPIDER-MAN, HELLBOY, and NINTH JEDI news, and more.
The Beat Digest 08/04/26: BOOSTER GOLD hits turbulence
There's double doses of DC and Spider-Man news on today's Digest, which also includes news on a Hellboy board game, Wytches, and more.
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Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo launch new YOUNG JUSTICE young adult graphic novel series
Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo launch new YOUNG JUSTICE young adult graphic novel series
The creative team will also embark on a nationwide book store to celebrate the conclusion of their Teen Titans graphic novel series.
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Update: people seem to like it. But I hope you like it. You. You looking at your phone. I hope you like it. FOC is 8/17 at your comic shop. 🖖🏻
Chris Cantwell@ifyoucantwell.bsky.social · 4d agoIt’s coming. 9/23 it’s coming. Get your FOC’s in. Order Star Trek. I’ve driven myself crazy writing this. I think you’ll liiiiiiikkee iiiiitttttttttt
SDCC '26: CovrPrice’s SDCC after-con exclusives report
SDCC ’26: CovrPrice’s SDCC after-con exclusives report
CovrPrice has taken it upon itself to start tracking not only what exclusives vendors and publishers offered at SDCC but also price fluctuations.
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Spider-Man Brand New Day earns spectacular $927 million worldwide - Spider-Man Brand New Day has the second biggest opening ever both domestically and worldwide
Spider-Man Brand New Day earns spectacular $927 million worldwide
Spider-Man Brand New Day has the second biggest opening ever both domestically and worldwide
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Ensign’s Log: STAR TREK (2026) #1 advance review Avery and Ollie Kaplan beam aboard Comics Beat with a spoiler-free advance review of the upcoming Star Trek (2026) #1 from IDW.
Ensign’s Log: STAR TREK (2026) #1 advance review
Avery and Ollie Kaplan beam aboard Comics Beat with a spoiler-free advance review of the upcoming Star Trek (2026) #1 from IDW.
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TV Review: FUTURAMA Season 14 delivers pensive, self-reflexive and predictive episodes Avery Kaplan returns to the world of tomorrow to review Futurama Season 14, the first two episodes of which are now streaming on Hulu.
TV Review: FUTURAMA Season 14 delivers pensive, self-reflexive and predictive episodes
Avery Kaplan returns to the world of tomorrow to review Futurama Season 14, the first two episodes of which are now streaming on Hulu.
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Sales Charts: Neon Ichiban’s Top 100 for July shows DSTLRY and BEN 10 leading the pack
Sales Charts: Neon Ichiban’s Top 100 for July shows DSTLRY and BEN 10 leading the pack
Neon Ichiban's Top 100 sales chart for July is led by DSTLRY titles and Ben 10, and Absolute holding strong as always
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Exclusive: IDW's #HelloKitty AND FRIENDS: HELLO WORLD! #1 receives $75k orders from retailers
Exclusive: IDW’s HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS: HELLO WORLD! #1 receives $75k orders from retailers
First issue arrives from Eisner Award–winning author Mariko Tamaki and artist rtist Cody Lemieux on August 12.
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Titan is going all-in on pulp heroes with next year, announcing a new KULL series, and a partnership with Edgar Rice Burroughs's estate.
SDCC ’26: Titan reveals KULL, Edgar Rice Burroughs series
2027 will see Titan Comics release a new Kull series by John Arcudi and Mark Buckingham, as well as a new Dejah Thoris book, and more.
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Give a little money to James Tynion IV and the Harvey Pekar family: James Tynion IV and The Real Danielle put out two appeals for money for two very different comics projects that seem worthy of support
Give a little money to James Tynion IV and the Harvey Pekar family
James Tynion IV and The Real Danielle put out two appeals for money for two worthy comics projects
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STAR WARS's 50th anniversary celebrations will include officially becoming a DUNGEONS & DRAGONS setting later next year.
Gen Con ’26: STAR WARS is coming to DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Dungeons & Dragons is joining Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond initiative, with the Star Wars setting set to arrive in late 2027.
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Review: Spider-Man Brand New Day is same old MCU Spider-Man Brand New Day relies on star power and its beloved characters to power through a disjointed script.
Review: Spider-Man Brand New Day is same old MCU
Spider-Man Brand New Day relies on star power and its beloved characters to power through a disjointed script.
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Congratulations to Rodney Barnes and Elia Bonetti, whose horror series CROWNSVILLE won this year's Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics.
SDCC ’26: CROWNSVILLE wins the 11th annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics
Rodney Barnes and Elia Bonetti's real-world-inspired horror series won the 11th annual award honoring the memory of the late writer.
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