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(Editor’s note: The following interview was conducted in the March 29th, 2025 issue of the AIPT newsletter.)The DC Universe is very similar to a nation-state. In fact, it now has its own news network.Starting this week, comic book expert Alex Jaffe has been working as host and producer of the unofficial space news podcast DC Action News. In it, Jaffe acts as a news reporter and dives into the current events of DC Comics. The show has a great balance of seriousness and humor, in just over eight minutes, it cleverly shines a spotlight on what’s going on in the…
Mystic’s Kaldak has recently seen a major revival with the main Archie comic continuity. Originally part of the Gold Key continuity, Kaldak got his own one-shot in 2024. Since then, he has been appearing more and more in the Archie continuity of the mainline. He is at the forefront of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #149’s World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #149, celebrating his 150th show and packing musician Tara Swift into Pop’s. In Star Struck, Tara is happy to play for the gang because she thinks this is all a dream, but when she suddenly disappears, Kardak is in…
DC Comics presents Superman: The World, a 208-page hardcover that collects original stories celebrating Superman from a variety of international and cultural perspectives. You may remember Batman receiving similar treatments in 2021.Superman: The World will arrive at comic bookstores, bookstores, mass market retailers and e-Taylors participating on Wednesday, June 25th, launching days and dates in the next country. Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia (Carovna); Brazil (Panini); Cameroon (Zebra Comics); Czech Republic and Slovak Republic (Crew); France (City Comics); Germany (Panini); India (DC/Penguin Random House); Italy (Panini); Japan (Kodansha); Mexico (Panini); Poland (Story House Egmont); Spain (Panini); Türkiye (JBC).Get more details on the…
Few artists, like Jorge Jiménez, have instantly and permanently left a DC comic impression. His athletic, cartoon-influenced style and his mysterious ability to bring both actions and emotions back to life has made Jimenez one of the definitive Batman artists of the present day.Now, DC Art of Jorge Jiménez’s new Kickstarter campaign gives fans the opportunity to track evolution in one comprehensive collection, from early works in Smallville to famous tenure in Batman.Looking back at over a decade of his work, Jimenez was impressed by the growth he saw in his storytelling.”Looking back at my early work as a professional,…
As more people read comics and webtoons (aka vertical scrolling comics) more than ever before, Beat’s Bizarre Adventure gives three writers the opportunity to recommend some of their favourite books and series from Japan, Korea and elsewhere. This week we have moms, amnesia and of course “life hacks.” Version 1.0.0 I think our son is gay Author/Artist: okuraTranslator: Leo McDonaLettering: PrescottCover design: Andrea MillerEditor: Tania BiswasPublisher: Square Enix Okura previously drew a slice of LGBTQ+ Manga. Her next series, I think our son is gay, but tells a similar story from a mother’s perspective. Originally a self-published manga by X…
The cat is out of the bag. Marvel Comics revealed that Mary Jane is poison. Yes, Marvel Comics has ruined the big release with an upcoming issue, which will be released Wednesday, including revealing the Big Cliffhanger page.Don’t miss out on Venom Unleashed this week, what Al Ewing wrote about in Carlos Gomez’s Art. Jordan D. White unleashes what he chose to choose Mary Jane for the role.Ewing explained his decision to take Spider-Man’s greatest love in this bold new direction: thrill. If you’re enjoying this light take of Venom, there will still be a darker direction. ”Marvel has revealed…
Derek Charm’s (Invincible Squirrel Girl) latest series, Toxic Summer and Oni Press, have acquired the Trade Paperback release, and Beat can only share one of the series before the collection is available to readers. Below is the original form of toxic summer #1. Future trade paperbacks can now be pre-ordered at local comic stores and online retailers. Released on April 22, 2025, it collects the first three issues of the ONI Press series, costing $19.99. The perfect summer plan will be a nightmare beach party with this slimy, creepy, mad cap summer mystery from Eisner Award winner Derek Charm (Invincible…
The early days of the image were an interesting period. Some say it’s lawless confusion. Or just chaos. It makes some sense when you have a group of very creative people who are separated from two big comic publishers and are experiencing creative freedom for the first time. Or at least reveal your freedom for the first time. They were building their own world. After the image founders published their first book, there were subsequent waves to move from brighter colored superheroes to darker images. A one-shot featuring three spins on more mature subjects, rough realism, and perhaps the most…
British bookstore chain WH Smith has sold the entire town’s retail division to private equity firm Modela Capital. The store serves as a major newsstand outlet for British comics. Modella Capital will be selling for £76 million (~$100 million) and will be installed in town centres, retail parks and shopping malls across the UK to rename TG Jones. WH Smith will retain its brand and refocus on a network of travel shops located in major locations such as hospitals, railway stations and airports in 32 countries. The new TG Jones name, set to replace the high street brand in June,…
Clover Press released DC Art by Jorge Jiménez in 2025. Beat can exclusively reveal the mini prints that will appear in upcoming Kickstarter. The DC Comics star Jorge Zimenez has quickly risen to the publishing house, with the artist working on the mainline Batman series for over a decade, working with James Tanion, Chip Zudarski and Peter Tomasi. Jimenez’s work on Batman continues the series under new writer Matt Fraction following the conclusion of the current Batman: Hush 2 storyline. Jiménez’s work also includes stints for Justice League, Super Sons and Earth-2. As part of the DC art of Jorge…