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Today, Comics Beat is proud to unveil the cover of the new intermediate graphic novel series by Brandon Reese. Fantastic Frog and The Amazing Tad Lad introduce “two heroic but dim frog superheroes.” Arrived from Penguin Random House Canada in February 2026, the series should capture the hearts (and funny bones) of investigators and dog fans.Read our email interview with Creator Reese at Comics Beat. Then scroll to the bottom of the article and look at the cover in its glory! Avery Kaplan: Tell us about the origins of the series. Brandon Reese: I mainly write and draw picture books.…
Why does the promotional art for the first step of Fantastic Four look so strange? The film is clearly trying to set a retro vibe, so some of the clumsiness is intentional, but some of it is really weird. When I saw this official Marvel promotion come out of the cover of a mock magazine, I thought it was a staple of all superhero movies. Some versions have no type. There are many mistakes in this. Putting aside what’s going on in Johnny’s pants, the blatant return of this broken, broken pose is extremely shocking. As we don’t forget, the…
Sponsored by Dren Productions LLC On July 8th, 2025, the Kickstarter campaign for Smoky’s Junior Rangers #1 will begin. The officially licensed title is the first Smoky Bear Comic in over 50 years. Everything you need to know about Smoky’s Junior Rangers #1! Smoky Junior Rangers In Smoky’s Junior Rangers #1, four kids enjoy a camping trip together with subtitles and Meet the Elder Tree. Naturally, this leads to the quartet setting fire for hot dogs and marshmallows. However, they are interrupted by the arrival of Smoky Bears. Smokeys are there to share tips on how to safely start (and…
Every week there’s a real horny that hits the stands of new comics. Readers often know exactly what they are most interested in (they have their pull lists sitting in the reliable hands of comic shops), but they are sometimes told about opposing that old trim and judging the book by its cover. Some truly amazing cover art hits every week. These were the ones that caught Colin’s eye for the week of July 9th, 2025. Batman and Robin #23 Variants by Rafael de Latorre Here, like Damian, it’s a joy to see the simple pose fully capture the overall…
This week we have an episode of jam packs that you won’t want to miss on. First, we’re sitting with the Black Eyed Peas taboo for an exclusive interview about his upcoming podcasts, comics, kicks, fandom, sneakers, storytelling, and his inspirational hero celebrations. We’re digging into how the show was put together, what “geek mode” means for taboos, and why sneaker culture and comics are more connected than you think. You can also check out on Instagram. Plus, as always, we share our favorite comics of the week and analyze the biggest news from around the comic industry. Whether you’re…
Mamol Nagano’s “Five Star Story” was released in English by Titan Manga in March 2026. Five Star Story (Five Star Story), the iconic science fiction manga by Mamol Nagano, will receive the long-awaited English print release from Titan Manga in March 2026. PC: Ollie Kaplan Set along four major planetary systems, this story follows Amaterasu, the immortal emperor of the Grease Kingdom to rule the Joker system, and his bride’s isolation. The manga originally debuted in Newtype magazines in 1986, and was adopted in Yamazaki River’s animated film in 1989. In 2013, The Lore was modified to suit Nagano’s 2012…
At this year’s Anime Expo, Kodansha made waves by revealing the spring 2026 manga slate. From the much-anticipated anniversary edition to the exciting new debut, the publisher’s upcoming lineup offers a powerful mix of fan favorites, innovative storytelling and collector-worthy editions. The announcement headlines are new manga adaptations and original titles, including cult’s favorite video games, an unforgettable, heartfelt journey based on the whimsical Yuri story of evil social media influencers, and Weir. Kodansha also thrilled longtime fans by bringing back his beloved classic. shugo chara! Celebrating the 20th anniversary with an updated edition with new covers and updated translations.…
In a chain email to Heritage Auctions subscribers, the auction house announced: “To adapt Heritage’s industry-standard buyer premiums to all additional art categories, auctions from Wednesday, July 1st will see a 25% buyer premiums on original comic art. This is not the best premium rate when compared to the 27-15% range for Satheby, depending on the price. Still, there’s a salary increase compared to Hake’s 15% or Comic Link’s 3%. “Hake’s buyer premium is 18%. It will be reduced to 15% for checks, money orders or wire payments.” “All transactions are eligible for a 3% (3%) buyer premium in addition…
Rob Williams, Patrick Goddard and original series artist Steve Yowell return to Zenith’s world by giving Wales’ superhero Red Dragon a brand new spinoff spotlight. The Red Dragon series will launch in 2000 with the AD Prog 2451, which will be released in the UK and online on September 24th. October 29th with the US Program Pack. Zenith is Grant Morrison’s best remembered contribution to AD in 2000, and is one of the few examples where superhero stories have proven the success of the weekly science fiction anthology in the UK. Co-created by Grant Morrison and Steve Yowell, it debuted…
The original version of The Antifa Comic Book by Gord Hill was originally published in 2018, along with an introduction by Mark Bray. Now, the new edition, Antifa Comic Book: Revised and Exparnded, is heading from Arsenal Pulp Press on August 26, 2025 to a local bookstore and/or public library. In the expanded version, Hill added recent events to The Antifa comic book, including the Canadian Convoy Protests in January 6, 2021, 2021, and 2022. Comic Beat caught up with Hill via email and asked about the process of modifying and expanding the Antifa comic book, the reaction he received…