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Graphic novel sales rose 9.2% in 2025
Adult graphic novel sales rebounded in 2025, according to Bookscan figures reported by Jim Milliot in Publishers’s Weekly. Following two years of declining sales, the category recorded a 9.2% increase, with...
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Declan Shalvey allegedly donated to anti-trans activist Graham Linehan
Writer/artist Declan Shalvey came under fire this week on social media for allegedly donating hundreds to a 2025 fundraiser for anti-trans activist Graham Linehan via the UK-based nonprofit the Free Speech Union...
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Second annual Velma Awards winners
Last month The Rainbow Project, an organization dedicated to “queer storytelling in order to produce positive mirroring for a new generation, announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind archive dedicated to preserving...
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Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: RED HILL, TERRITORY, THE PRESS GAURDIAN, and two more projects you’ll love!
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat‘s Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up!
Let’s look at take on real high fantasy, a kaiju story of apocalyptic measure, the end of press, and much more!Red...
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TV Review: What grade does STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY deserve?
By Avery Kaplan and Ollie Kaplan
While this review avoids spoilers, the first six episodes of the series were watched for review. Cover image credit: Brooke Palmer/Paramount+
Although the show’s first two episodes don’t...
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The Marvel Rundown: MARVEL: BLACK, WHITE AND BLOOD AND GUTS is an artist showcase
Happy New Year, Marvel fans! The Marvel Rundown is back with reviews of the latest Marvel books. This week, the spotlight is on the anthology series Marvel: Black, White & Blood...
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NEGATIVE BURN anthology returns with all-star cast of creators
Desperado Books and series curator Joe Pruett today announced plans to revive the Eisner, Harvey, Gem, and Eagle Award-nominated Negative Burn on comics crowdfunding platform Zoop. First launched in 1993, Negative Burn describes itself as “a creative proving ground...
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Dropout’s UM, ACTUALLY Season 11 trailer reveals Tournament of Champions return
Dropout has announced the premier date for Um, Actually Season 11 and released the first trailer—which includes the triumphant return of the Tournament of Champions, not seen since the series’ debut season.
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Logan Paul’s controversial ultra rare Pikachu card goes up for auction
The rare Pokémon card that controversial YouTuber and pro wrestling Logan Paul wore into the ring on several occasions, is going up for auction – although the card has been dogged...
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Phillip Kennedy Johnson interview 2026
It’s no exaggeration to say that comic creator Phillip Kennedy Johnson is one of the most acclaimed and popular writers in the industry at the moment. Among his many career highlights...
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Gulf states engaged in intensive diplomacy to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says
Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East are aiming to stave off a military...