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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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2000 AD in Review: Looking Back at 2025
Welcome to the 2025 edition of our 2000 AD Year in Review. This time round, yours truly -longtime subscriber and Beat contributor Dean Simons – gives an overview of the year...
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The Very Last Days of Diamond Comics
Diamond Comics II, the entity purchased by Sparkle Pop, closed its doors on December 31. As in, shut down the Hunt Valley offices, sent out the last Diamond Daily, and let...
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Recap: STRANGER THINGS 5’s “The Rightside Up”
Welcome back to our spoiler-filled thoughts on Stranger Things 5, looking today at the final episode of the season, and the series as a whole. After nine-and-a-half years, the show is...
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The Beat’s 2025-2026 Creator Survey Part 4: Wrapping it all up
Here’s the final part of our annual survey of the comics industry, with all the big stories, all the prognostications and all the guilty pleasures. 2925 had some very clear storylines,...
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The WONDER MAN trailer is here!
With less than a month before it comes to Disney+, Marvel Television has released a full trailer for Wonder Man, the upcoming superhero action/comedy starring Emmy and Tony...
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Ryan Coogler shares BLACK PANTHER 2’s original story
In a recent podcast interview, Black Panther filmmaker Ryan Coogler shared some insights into the original plans for Black Panther II, which changed dramatically after the death of franchise star Chadwick Boseman in...
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The Marvel Rundown: The Best Marvel Comics of 2025
In an up year for Marvel Comics, the publisher released some of its most exciting books in a long time, ranging from unexpected crossovers to daring formal experiments with beloved characters,...
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Public Domain Day is coming — here’s what you need to know about characters like Betty Boop
In just two days, when the calendar tips over into 2026, a number of beloved characters and works of art will lose copyright protection in the United States and enter the...
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Thousands of tourists stranded in Lapland as cold grounds flights
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