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TBDSince starting to report on digital comics for Beat over the past few weeks, I’ve learned one thing: GlobalComix Rocks. Last week they announced they would add an entire IDW library (it’s open today!), and for the week before that, Archie Comics was hoping on. Add it to an already stacked lineup featuring DC comics, vaults and dark horses and there are over 100,000 comics in one place. True Industry First is now available on GlobalComix the day a new release of IDW Publishing hits comic bookstores. This is the first time that a major American publisher has provided digital…
To celebrate 20 years since Planet Hulk first hit the shelves, Marvel reunites original creative teams Greg Pak and Artist Carlo Pagulayan, returning to Planet Hulk, the latest storyline during the original epic event. First published in 2005, Planet Hulk told the story of the crash fall of the green Goliath in Sakaar’s alien world, where he was promoted from gladiator to king. It was widely regarded as one of Hulk’s biggest storylines, and it had a lasting impact on Marvel Lore and influenced inspirational adaptations across other media. Now readers can revisit that cruel and emotional story with a…
TBD (c) 2025 Tokyopop Unwanted Bride Loves Crown Prince with her heart, Volume 1 Story and Art: Suatumgi based on Mayakoiki’s original storyPublisher: tokyopop (print & digital)Imprint: LoveloveTranslation: Jacqueline FungRetouching and Lettering: A Vibrant Publishing StudioPublication date: July 22, 2025Rating: 13+Genre: Romance Princess Tinaria of Lidea has loved Prince Keithfalt of Bardin ever since they were children. They share an unfortunate past. Tina was inadequately treated as an illegal daughter and was taking him hostage as a prisoner of Lidea while working as a servant to Prince Keith. The two experienced terrible childhoods, isolation, abuse and starvation, but Tina cherished…
TBDWell, it’s been six months since X-Manhunt. That is, it’s time for another crossover with the X-Books. Welcome to the age of revelation this October when the publisher was teased last week. The current era of X-Men books exists with nods to the story throughout the title’s over 60 years of history. This time, we will properly experience the 30th anniversary of the event and experience a riff on the popular apocalypse storyline. That famous story is that Charles Xavier passed away young and the X-Men book resumed in another timeline in which the villain’s apocalypse ruled the earth. Each…
TBDNightlife Noir, an anthology comic by author/creator Jack Mulkey Teen, returns to the fifth issue. Debuting on Kickstarter, which was a hugely successful four years ago, the series is one of the most interesting and independent titles currently being released. Inspired by the experiences of Mulqueen, who works at nightclubs, the Anthology series features a vast neoir look in America’s most famous cities. Every night, as the sun sets in a city that never sleeps, millions of New York’s most da dog residents set off on the streets looking for all sorts of trouble. Nightlife Noir serves as a record…
TBDD. Morris! Lawrence Marble! Tim Rooney! Jordan Jennings! George Carmona 3rd! Just like Fantastic Four #1, these brave souls rose into Beat’s experimental rocket space to overtake the DC Roundup team. In a hurry, they were bombarded with cosmic rays, gaining a strange new power. Back on Earth, each one uses these new powers… have you vowed to write a review of this week’s Marvel Comics? Welcome to this week’s Marvel overview! Covers the new Fantastic Four #1 from Ryan North and Hambel Ramos. Also on tap is the Marvel swimsuit special, Miles Morales: Spider-Man, and Fantastic Four: First Step.…
TBDThis week: Man Stars from Steel won a star in an oversized adventure at Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All. Note: The review below contains spoilers. If you need quick spoiler purchase/pass recommendations for the manga in question, please see the bottom of the article for the final verdict. Superman Treasury 2025: Hero For All Author: Dan JurgensArtist: Bruno RedondoInk Assist: Caio FilipeResurrection Sequence Pensyller: Dan JurgensResurrection Sequence Inker: Bullet BreedingColorist: Adriano LucasLetter: Dave SharpCover Artist: Bruno Redondo This week is undoubtedly the pinnacle of Superman’s summer, with the release of a big screen kickoff to the DC Universe, a…
This week’s Wednesday Comics Reviews column digs into a fantastic follow-up with Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees – Rite of Spring #1, something entirely new from David Marquez with The Unchosen #1, and more. We also look ahead at a trio of new titles eligible for pre-order in our FOC Watch section. Plus, as always, The Prog Report! Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees – Rite of Spring #1 Writer, Artist, Colorist: Patrick HorvathLetterer: Hassan Otsmane-ElhaouPublisher: IDW Review by Ricardo Serrano Denis The relationship between serial killing and technology is a fascinating one. All it takes is a new invention — say a ground penetrating scanner…
Radiant Black’s current story arc has Marshall Ward through Wringer. He had to go through some deep introspection following the events of the Catalytic War. He had to upload his superhero game for Jaeger, an incredible new person. Radiant Black #35 will end the Jaeger and Marshall conflict and showcase Marshall’s growth throughout the ARC. He also reveals details about Jager, including why he hates Marshall so much. It’s probably a twist that sparkling black fans have speculated, but it endures the words of co-writer/co-creator Kyle Higgins that the Catalyst War will have lasting consequences for the ongoing narrative. Similarly,…
If you’ve seen Rick and Morty, you know there’s nothing off limits because of the ock laughs. Whether it’s the idea of multinational travel, dragons, or the literal storytelling device itself, Rick and Morty are teasing it all. So why are major comic book crossovers different? Rick and Morty vs. Universe #1 kicks off when Rick is approached by his old friend Prime, the living embodiment of the universe. Prime is married and wants to celebrate. Rick is his usual devauched self and willingly obliges him…but things don’t go well and forces Rick and Morty to take dramatic measures. “Party…