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Perfect for Halloween is an all-new graphic novel for people who are afraid of bugs.Satan’s Swarm is the latest work from artist Piotr Kowalski and writer Steve Niles, best known for his groundbreaking work on 30 Days of Night. And since Niles is no stranger to creating nightmares on the page, this latest work promises to fulfill that legacy, and then some.The tone of Satan’s Swarm is drawn from classic B-movies like The Swarm and Empire of the Ants, but it’s lovingly described as a cross between arachnophobia and Jurassic Park. It has been. With gruesome deaths and chilling illustrations…
Forget about chocolate. Life is a long journey, people. You have to find the right pace to keep it going. Once you do that, you might be surprised at how the terrain and landscape opens up before you.That’s exactly how The Pedestrian has played out so far.Issue #1 gave us a solid framework for our pedestrian adventures in Summer City. Issue #2, meanwhile, demonstrated The Pedestrian’s cosmic scope and intent. And issue three takes things back to street level, as some big things set foot on this fascinating comic strip.As we enter issue 3, Walker is still reeling from his…
Meta’s latest venture into VR is an inexpensive VR headset that has roughly the same features as the $500 Quest 3. The Quest 3S has some, but not all, of the key features of more expensive headsets. Compared to Quest 2, it has a more powerful processor, better hand and controller tracking, and can step into mixed reality.Costs have been reduced. There are lower-resolution screens and cheaper Fresnel lenses, but Meta has wisely chosen the right specs to make the Quest 3S feel as capable as more expensive options. You get the same delicate and comfortable controller, as well as…
Image Comic has announced The Lucky Devils, a new nine-issue series from Charles Soule and Ryan Browne. With the first issue on sale January 8th, the 8 Billion Genie team sets their sights on this fantasy satire.”After the incredible success of ‘Eight Billion Genies,’ Ryan Braun and I knew our next project had to be something truly special,” Soule said. “Lucky Devils” feels exactly like that. It’s also a spiritual successor to “Genies,” where paranormal phenomena unexpectedly intersect with the lives of ordinary, unsuspecting people. That being said, it’s also very much its own beast. We’re playing with the mythology…
Google is turning to nuclear energy to help advance AI. The company announced Monday that it will partner with startup Kairos Power to build seven small nuclear reactors in the United States. The agreement aims to add 500 megawatts of nuclear power generation from small modular reactors (SMRs) by the end of 2010. The first project is expected to be operational by 2030 and the rest by 2035.This is the first corporate transaction to purchase nuclear power from SMR. Small modular reactors are smaller than existing reactors. Components are built in a factory rather than on site, reducing construction costs…
Mad Cave Studios announces its first-ever R-rated series, and The Beat has exclusive details, including a first look at the interior art of issue one. Debuting in February 2025, Pop Kill is an adult humor comic co-written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Dave Johnson, with art by Juan Santacruz, colors by Brian Lever, and letters by Sean Connott . The series was originally launched on Kickstarter in 2020, but has now joined the Mad Cave catalog. Pop Kill is about conjoined twins who hate each other after their separation and each own competing cola companies worth billions of dollars. They hire…
Needless to say, the reboot of IDW’s ongoing series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was a huge success, with 300,000 copies pre-ordered for the first issue. Today, ahead of New York Comic Con, IDW announced that artist Juan Ferreira will be joining the series as an artist starting with issue #6. Check out the official press release and cover and interior art below. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #6 cover art: Juan Ferreyra IDW Publishing’s relaunch of the acclaimed TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (TMNT) continuing series – which received over 300,000 copies ordered by retailers in its debut issue – begins with…
There are few faster ways to improve your smartphone photography and video games than with a gimbal. This enhances image stabilization, reduces camera shake, allows for smoother shots, and ensures that still images are framed exactly the way you want them. DJI’s Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal is an option worth considering, especially since it’s on sale. This model is currently $20 off, bringing the price to $119.The Osmo Mobile 6 has a larger clamp than DJI’s previous models, allowing you to plug in larger smartphones or those with larger cases. Once you connect your iPhone, the Mimo app will enter…
Fans of Disney’s Zootopia can enjoy Disney’s Zootopia Comic Series in January 2025. The ongoing series, written by Jeff Parker and art by Alessandro Ranaldi, features the same creative teams behind Negaduck and Disney Villains: Hades, respectively. This duo and the rest of the incredible creative team guide Judy, Nick, and their fans through the enchanting world of Disney’s Zootopia and a series of incidents that weave together into one epic story.”My team and I know how much audiences have been clamoring for more stories in the world of Zootopia, and we’re grateful to Disney for giving us the opportunity…
There are two universal truths in today’s rapidly changing comics industry. The first is that Junji Ito is the defining artist of our time. Second, more people than ever are reading horror comics and webtoons (aka vertical scrolling comics). Therefore, we at Comics Beat have chosen to embark on a new venture called Beat’s Bizarre Halloventure. Each week through October, three writers will recommend their favorite scary books and series from Japan, Korea, and beyond. This time, we’ll be looking at scary topics like immortality. Frozen meat! Animal mask! live forever Writer/Artist: Raul TrevinoEditor: Becca KaydenBackground assistant: Andres BaquerizoProject consultant:…