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Joe Mullain is pulled by Hal Jordan like a compass needle pointing north, finding her friend consumed with a black hand. Despite his best efforts to eat the hunger, Hal leaves nothing but death in his kew. There is one question in the black hand, as that twisted finger points to everyone who happened on Joe’s evergreen. “So, Joe, what happened to you?” DC Comics Absolute Green Lantern #5 spoilers! Offering more questions than answers, Absolute Green Lantern #5 is its best water cooler comic. Al Ewing’s journey to space horror, which resembles something lost more than traditional superhero storytelling,…
Since its launch, Power Rangers Prime has delighted its incredible longtime Ranger fans who have given a twist to Mythos. But the biggest surprise was the presence of Rita Repulsa. Instead of serving as the Rangers’ arch-foe this time, Rita appears to be their very passive mentor and has her own agenda. Her ultimate goal has not been seen yet, but Power Rangers Prime #9 throws another wrench into gear by introducing Rita as the Green Ranger. This is a development that makes sense on so many levels. Prime’s previous issues show that Rita is not in the way of…
Welcome to a milestone edition of Venom Unleashed! In our 10th column, we’re celebrating with a fan-fueled Q&A with Venom editor Jordan D. White, exclusive art, and more. From multiversal threats to symbiote fashion choices, Jordan tackles your burning questions head-on, no matter how cosmic, creepy, or cocoa-themed they may be. In this edition, we break down the results of our latest fan survey, tease a shocking MJ transformation in Venom #251, and explore what Knull’s return means for the Marvel Universe at large. Jordan also weighs in on Gwenpool hypotheticals, the emotional toll of symbiote bonding, and whether Venom…
“How do you escape yourself?” That’s the question that opens the Man of Resurrection: Quantum Karma #5, but it’s very likely to be a statement of the paper on the series itself. First of all, there is the fact that Mitch Shelley, the resurrected man, is reborn into another body with a different superpower every time he dies. However, quantum karma reveals that his future self is attempting a plan that could overturn the entire universe. So, how does Shelley get away with someone who knows everything is powerful and literally what he’s trying to do? Enter Christopher Chance, known…
Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind is one of the video games that feels like they’re made to suit your fanbase. In addition to spinning around Power Rangers, its time travel stories and retro aesthetics, the side-scrolling beat “M-Up Mechanics” is a mechanic that was the majority of many ’90s games, and it’s an explosion to play. Now Rangers fans can enjoy the official comics going with this game alongside Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind #1. Rita’s Rewind #1 follows a game-like story. After the events of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Always, Robo Rita goes back in time to…
Birds of Prey has consistently been one of the most powerful DC titles, but the audience feels like they have a small reach. This “sleeper hit” status is a concern every time a solicitation comes in, but it also adds to the appeal of the series. Without that much eyes, Kelly Thompson could have actually built his own unique realm of the DC Universe. It’s one of the great superhero action filled with a spy twist that feels like the old Gale Simone series, but still maintains its own style. Birds of Prey #24 continues that trend, rewarding much of…
TOKYOPOP has announced its latest romantic manga release. The Manga, which is set to attack the shelves in both print and digital formats on August 12th, is blending action, fantasy and romance from high-stakes enemies into the enthusiast storyline. This title will be added to the Imprint of Lovelove in Tokyopop. Provided by TOKYOPOPO Based on the popular light novel series by acclaimed author Touko Amekawa (7th Time Loop), Manga is brought to life by artist Sora Goto, known for the genres of romance, fantasy and school life. The story follows the heir of the mafia, reborn as Francesca Calvino,…
Groundbreaking actress, activist, comic book scribe and memoir, Nicole Maines made history as the first transgender superhero on television, playing Nia Naru (aka Dreamer) in Supergirl. Since playing Dreamer on TV, she has also brought her characters into the world of comics, shaping the Dreamer’s story into pages. After that, Maines expanded her creative influence by writing more stories for DC comics, further shaping the future of LGBTQ+ representatives in the superhero genre. While at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Beat had the opportunity to talk to Main, where she worked with her go-to Taco Bell Order, a Dreamer story that…
Art by Michael Cho Upcoming graphic novel The Avengers in the Veracacity Trap! They bring the Silver Age incarnation of the Avengers back to life in the battle against their perpetual enemy Loki. It is an exciting homage to the story of that era, created with love and affection evident by author Chip Kidd and artist Michael Cho. Cho is naturally suited to books like this, with visual styles that draw obvious inspiration from people like Alex Toth and Jack Kirby. He has written some gorgeous variant covers and some small stories for Marvel in the past. But the Avengers…
Em Carroll’s Lambda Award-winning graphic novel A Guest in the House is reprinted in a paperback with new art from Macmillan’s new adult graphic novel, 23rd St. Books. Today, Beat can unveil the unforgettable new art of Carroll for the Paperback Edition, an early release from 23rd St., before it officially launches in the fall of 2026. The family guest follows Abby, who recently married a widowed dentist after moving to town with her young daughter. Abby wants to do it right with both, and strives to be both a good wife and parent figure, but she knows she can…