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Nick Canetti is one of the most exciting creators working on superhero books today. His visual style is reminiscent of the greats of superhero comics, from Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko to modern creators like Mike Allred and Bruce Timm. Still, Canetti reminds readers just how powerful (and highly entertaining) this genre can be with his own distinctive voice. He may be best known for his previous film Pink Lemonade, which featured a bike-riding hero who brings joy to the world around him, satisfying Canetti’s eye for psychedelic visuals. In Oni Press’ long-awaited sequel, Spirit of the Shadows, the creators…
Sony Pictures and Music have signed a deal to acquire Canadian animation company Wildbrain’s 41% ownership interest in Peanuts. Combined with Sony’s current 39% stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC, this gives the conglomerate most control of the rights to the classic comic, with the remaining 20% still owned by the family of author Charles M. Schulz. WildBrain shares were traded for $630 million (US$457.14) in cash, eliminating all of the company’s debt and leaving it with a surplus of more than $40 million. “Sony has been a great partner for the Peanuts brand for many years, and we are confident…
Oni Press will soon be publishing Archie Comics. This is an abbreviated version of another comics publishing trend that is becoming increasingly common. In other words, traditional publishers license their venerable titles to other publishers who can bring new interpretations to them. Following the success of Oni Press’ EC Comics brand, the publisher plans to produce and distribute regular Archie Comics comics starting in early 2026. Creators include fresh names like Patrick Horvath, Corinne Betico, and Fabio Moon. The benefits for both publishers are clear. Oni has added some of the most iconic characters in American pop culture to its…
“Ordained” is a new offering from the folks at Bad Idea, with a screenplay by Robert Venditti and art by Trevor Hairsin and Dave Stewart. The story of a priest who is called to perform the last rites of a dying man, finds out more than he should, and ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Venditti caught up with The Beat to talk about Bishop Roy and his dark past, and get a sneak peek into Colin Farrell’s preparations following the recent announcement of the film adaptation of Ordained. This interview has been edited for clarity.…
Hidden in the Blue Sky, DC editor Chris Conroy revealed that the company’s ongoing fantasy punch-em-up crossover DC KO will bring in yet another guest star from outside of DC’s multiverse. That would be Sabrina, star of Archie Comics’ Sabrina the Teenage Witch and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Wearing a black top and riding a broom, Sabrina appears on the variant cover of DC KO Boss Battle #1. The battle pits DC heroes and villains against the likes of Mortal Kombat’s Sub-Zero, Red Sonja, and Samantha from Under the Tree. Below you can see such an image. The revelation…
Marvel Comics has announced that Simon Williams/Wonder Man will star in a new comic book series this March, written by Gerry Duggan and illustrated by Mark Buckingham. Simply titled “Wonder Man,” this five-issue comic follows Simon as he protects Los Angeles and continues to pursue his acting career. But when a mystery about a friend from his nefarious past comes to light, Simon finds himself not only on the wrong side of Hollywood, but also fellow hero Patsy Walker/Hellcat. Wonder Man #1 (2026) Cover by Paulo Siqueira Lights, camera, superhero action! Simon Williams had his ups and downs, from becoming…
Welcome to Awards Roundup, where we intermittently catch up on some recent prizes. In this edition – Posy Simmonds receives a French honour, Milo Manara gets an honorary degree, Red Harvest gets shortlisted for the 2026 Kobzar Book Award, and – despite no Angoulême on the horizon – award season is still in effect in France as several comics awards dropped their winners and finalists. Posy Simmonds receives French Honour in London At a ceremony held December 5 at the French Embassy in London, Posy Simmonds was bestowed the rank of Officer in France’s Order of Arts & Letters (Officier…
BOOK☆Walker Global has announced its 2025 e-book rankings, showcasing the most downloaded paid digital titles on the global store. This ranking is based on the number of downloads, excluding free titles, from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025 (Pacific Time), and is a powerful indicator of what readers around the world are actively spending their money on and reading. BOOK☆WALKER is a digital store and reading app specializing in Japanese manga, light novels, and audiobooks, all officially licensed in English. With a catalog of over 76,000 titles, it is one of the largest platforms of its kind available internationally.…
Courtesy of Dark Horse, the next entry in the publisher’s Marvel Collaboration Bullpen Books will be the 200-page The Art of The Mighty Thor, which celebrates the run of Jack Kirby and Walt Simonson’s God of Thunder series. The hardcover edition, edited by Ian Chalgren, John Lind, and Chris Lyall, features newly scanned art from Marvel’s archives, essays, commentary, and a new foreword by Simonson himself. Cover provided by: Dark Horse Comics “The brilliance of both artists’ groundbreaking work on Thor is on full display in this format,” says co-editor Chris Lyall. “And in addition to the gorgeous pencils and…
Back in 2023, DC rebooted its ongoing title Wonder Woman with the creative team of writer Tom King and artist Daniel Sampere. The past two years have seen some big new developments for the Amazonian warrior, most notably the arrival of Wonder Woman’s daughter, Lize Prince, aka Trinity. The creative team also introduced some major new elements to Wonder Woman’s Rogues Gallery, including the Matriarch. Everything builds to the publisher’s promise that Wonder War will be the duo’s most ambitious story yet, starting with Wonder Woman #31 this March. The publisher describes the upcoming storyline as follows: Set 20 years…