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Last September, IDW Publishing launched a new six-issue Casey Jones miniseries from the creative team of writer Alex Paknadel and artist Amankay Nahuelpan. Since debuting in the 1985 Raphael Micro Series issue of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mirage Studios comic book series, the character has been a loyal ally of the half-shelled hero and a fan favorite. The Beat is proud to exclusively reveal preview pages for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones #3, which will be released later this month on December 17, 2025. As mentioned when it was first announced, the miniseries introduced a new enemy,…
The Warner Bros. ownership sweepstakes appeared to have reached the end of its beginning last night as Bloomberg broke the news that Netflix had entered talks to acquire the legendary studio. Netflix was one of three bidders. The remaining two companies included telecom company Comcast, owner of NBCUniversal, and Paramount, which was recently acquired by Skydance Media’s David Ellison. Netflix’s offer is exclusive to studios, including HBO Max. As planned, WB’s cable channels, including CNN, TBS, and (the family’s biggest concern) Turner Classic Movies, will still be spun off to different buyers. Tomorrow’s news, social media posts, and pundits will…
Marvel Comics has revealed an upcoming series spun out of Jonathan Hickman and co’s Imperial Guardians, written by Dan Abnett and illustrated by Marcelo Ferreira. Based on a tie-in one-shot by Abnett, Hickman, and Corey Smith, the comic follows the latest installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy, led by Maximus of the Inhumans, as they protect the newly formed Galactic Federation. Imperial Guardians #1 is a cover by Sean Izaakse The official synopsis reads: “Gamora, Captain Marvel, Amadeus Cho, Darkhawk, and Cosmic Ghost Rider! Five unlikely agents scouted by the Inhumans Maximus. What is their mission? But they must…
The French critics association ACBD has selected Romain Bertrand and Jean Dietard’s The Road to Anahuac as the winner of the year’s top prize, the 2026 Criticism Grand Prix. The author and his publisher Delcourt will officially receive the award at the Association of Graphic and Plastic Artists (ADAGP) in Paris on March 21st. 2026. This slideshow requires JavaScript. ACBD says the following about this book (translated by DeepL): “Romain Bertrand and Jean Dietard have released one of the most accomplished and relevant comics of 2025. In The Road of Anahuac, they revisit the pivotal period of the Spanish conquest…
Welcome to this week’s Beat’s Comic Crowdfunding Roundup! Check out the new story of the fan-favorite Final Girl, a new fantasy story, a father-daughter story about coming of age in a zombie apocalypse, and more! Hack/Slash Vol. 1-6 Omnibus Deluxe Hardcover Producer: Hackslash Co., Ltd.Goal: $20,000End date: December 11, 2025Merchandise: Digital copies are available for $15, tote bag tiers are available for $25, and Volume 1 is available for $25. A 6-print set is $30, and at higher levels, a standard omnibus is $55, and so on. With cover by Robbi Rodriguez (SPIDER-GWEN creator) and Hack/Slash creator Tim Seeley! Cassie…
The Angoulême saga continues to unfold: mayor Xavier Bonnefont faced a bruising meeting at the first town hall since the collapse of the International Comics Festival (FIBD) became official on Monday. Also, plans may be afoot to fill the festival’s now-vacant late January slot, Élise Bouché-Tran retells her story on social media (with some new info), and another former 9e Art+ employee opens up to the press. Blame Game at the Town Hall December 3 was the last session of the Angoulême municipal council before winter recess and the docket was stacked. While there were over sixty subject matters up…
Comics retailer and critic Brian Hibbs reports that despite producing a “much better comic”, DC Publishing’s DC/Marvel Batman/Deadpool #1 sales were disappointing compared to Marvel’s earlier one-shot version of Deadpool/Batman. In a social media post, Hibs shared raw numbers and anecdotal experiences that seem to suggest that some of the hype surrounding the crossover may have cooled in the weeks between comics. Mr. Hibbs is a longtime columnist for Comic Book Resources, The Beat, and elsewhere, and owns Comix Experience in San Francisco, California. He said he ordered 120 copies of Marvel/DC’s Deadpool/Batman in September and they were all sold…
To kick off the new year, Oni Press is releasing the complete version of The Truth, a romantic comedy road trip saga written by Iolanda Zanfardino and illustrated by Elisa Romboli. Ahead of the book’s release in January, The Beat offers an exclusive sneak peek at one of the scenes. A Thing Called Truth follows a dedicated scientist, Dr. Magdalene Trauma, and a willing nomad, Dorian Wildfang, on a mission to travel across Europe. Their journey proves that opposites attract as unexpected romantic feelings spark between them. This new volume includes all 10 chapters of the comic, and for the…
This week’s rundown begins with Doctor Strange #1, which strands the good doctor on Asgard. Additionally, we cover “Hulk Smashes Everything #1” and begin the final dispatch with “The Age of Revelation.” Read what our team thinks about this week’s book. Doctor Strange #1 Screenplay: Derek LandryArtist: Ivan Fiorelli Colorist: Dono Sanchez AlmaraAuthor: Cory Petit of VC Marvel’s current era of “big” status quo changes feels like a combination of the past decade’s gruesome, gritty makeovers and lame new costumes rolled into one. The characters are given a new “direction,” but that direction is abandoned after a year at most.…
France Prize Information has announced the 10 finalists. The award, which has been running since 1994, offers a fascinating glimpse into documentary, non-fiction and news-based fiction comics published in France. The winners will be announced on January 18, 2026, as determined by a jury of nine journalists from the France Info newsroom and Editor-in-Chief Richard Place. The award is sponsored by the 24-hour news station France Info. Before the winners are chosen, they will be given a special spot on France Info’s TV and radio channels to explore the theme of each book. Previous winners include Joe Sacco (Palestine, 1999;…