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For so long, for longer than any metric, the knowledge that legendary comic creator George Perez was Puerto Rican was treated as a kind of strange fact. It speaks to the struggle of expression that Puerto Rican creators have been hampered for decades. There have certainly been progress, but there is still work to do. Recognition was a battle of Inch that unfolded across multiple fronts, and now has flooded the New York Public Library,¡ Wepa! Puerto Ricans in the world of cartoons curated by librarian Manuel Martinez Nazario. The exhibition is currently on display and will be held until…
For the next two months, Image Comics will feature Rob Liefeld’s Youngblood on variant covers throughout the public line. Liefeld is tied to the renewal of Youngblood, the first film with the characters in many years, and Image sends shafts, budlocks, chapels, die hard and more. Youngblood (2025) #1 rolls deep with 27 retailer-only variants, 30 team-up variants, black and white variants, and incentive ratio variants brought only by raw Liefeld energy. “This was my most humble experience as a creator and the most exciting experience for me as a fan,” Liefeld said in a statement. “To see the epic…
Bit Bot Media is preparing to launch a kickstarter for Bride of Rocky Horror, the first-ever officially licensed original Rocky Horror show graphic novel, which includes a whole new cast of characters. Today, The Beat will be able to reveal the design of Frank Future, one of the main characters of the book, designed by artist Noemi Vettori and revised by artist Aaron Lovett. Rocky Horror Bride tells the story seven years after the original stage production. Janet Weiss is enjoying a decadent life, but once she receives a mysterious invitation she passes her ex-fiance, Brad Majors, once again. The…
I felt like I’ve become smarter after seeing the list of top comics to buy this week on October 8th. Four of my top five recommendations incorporate real history that is almost new to me, from the inexplained phenomenon in Russia to the superstar black cyclist. And of course, my fifth recommendation features Batman. This is a comic, so what are you going to do? But this is a very good Batman comic (the best in years) and overall, I think this week is a very good and wise week for a single issue. Check out the full text of…
Mad Cave Studios has announced that actor John Cusack will make his comic debut with Momo, a surreal graphic novel inspired by the life of legendary comedian Jackie Gleeson. Featuring art by Ignacio Noé (Jeanne Arc and Heldorado), the book follows two criminals on a road trip to retrieve ancient artefacts for Gleason, who is allegedly interested in UFOs and paranormal events. It is scheduled to be released on June 16th, 2026. Momo cover art: Ignacio Noé The official synopsis explains, “On their routes there are more than one imagination cosmic forces that like chaos and revenge. In a world…
In time for NYCC, ONI has debuted a new logo and icon for the book. The new look first appears in November’s Crownsville #1, the supernatural tale of writer Rodney Burns and artist Elia Bonetti. The new logo was designed by the extremely talented Patrick Clotty. Patrick Clotty recently won the Eisner and the Apple Award, nominated for his work in the Scott Pilgrim 20th Anniversary Hardcover Box Set. Crownsville #1 Jason Sean Alexander cover art The new logo has a strong look and follows in the footsteps of two previous logos, as seen in this impressive GIF. The original…
Needless to say, dynamite has a considerable preference for reviving classic and beloved animation brands through comic publications. Therefore, it should come as a surprise that the publisher has released a new Sandals The Barbarian Comics series from author Jason Aaron and artist Cuber Baal. Considering Aaron’s past works, especially the stints on Conan, you couldn’t seek a more perfect creative team. The original Ruby Spears Animated series was short-lived, but has earned a considerable amount of cult following. Created by Steve Gerber, the series boasts many other comic book legends involved in its production, including Jack Kirby and Alex…
Mad Cave’s comic star is on the rise, and publishers are about to do a pretty splash at New York Comic Con this year. New Comic Studio brings several exclusive covers to this year’s event, including the highly popular Speed Racer and the premium release of Phantom Comics. Racer X and Terrorbytes also receive a NYCC exclusive for their debut issues. All four of the aforementioned monopolies are available for $25 at Mad Cave Studios ‘Booth #4455 on the show floor of Jacob K. Javits Center. Fans visiting Booth #4455 will be able to grab limited prizes and convention-only items…
Over the past few years, Dynamite has published many licensed comics based on Disney properties. Most notably from beloved 90’s Disney afternoon blocks such as Gargoyles and Darkwing Duck. This weekend ahead of Comic-Con in New York, the publisher announced a comic crossover event that will excite fans with Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck in January this year. More thrilling crossovers include creators of Gargoyles and Darkwing Duck, Greg Weisman and Tad Stones, respectively, as authors joined by artist Ciro Cangialosi. Letterer Fabio Amelia concludes the core team. Details of the official press release for this Gargoyle/Dark Wing Duck Crossover: Cover with a…
Author Jean Luen Yang’s creative team and artist Freddie E. Williams II, released last July, will take over the ongoing title of IDW’s ongoing teenage mutant ninja turtles in issue 13 in December. The renewed title was a huge success for the publisher, and it is no exaggeration that the initial issue sold over 300,000 copies. However, you wouldn’t be surprised if the initial issue exceeded previous sales. In fact, IDW announced that order forecasts are up from one week to one week because they are higher than expected. Ahead of the deadline for new pre-orders next week, Beat had…