One of the major outstanding issues with Diamond‘s bankruptcy is the status of consignment inventory. Diamond currently has stock that was provided to it by publishers on a consignment basis.
Spotlight
Customs and Border Protection Says it Cant’ Comply with the Court’s Tariff Refund Order
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has told a Court of International Trade judge that it isn’t able to comply with an order.
Comics
Preview: 51 #1
After the President’s screw-up son, Harvey, gets in trouble with the law, his dad calls in a favor and gets him assigned to THE real life Area 51 AKA Hangar 51.
Kids Corner
My Father’s Dragon gets a graphic novel adaptation in September
The story follows Elmer as he struggles to adjust after a sudden move to the city with his mother.
Manga and Anime
Hikaru in the Light! Vol. 3 is another fantastic entry as the girls must compete as teams
When the contestants are divided into competing groups for the next round, will Hikaru shine for her team… or risk elimination?
Tabletop Games
Gundam Assemble launches October 2026
Gundam Assemble brings the popular model kits and property to the tabletop in a miniature game and now we know we can expect to start seeing it later this year.
Movies
Hoppers Jumps Into First Place as Scream 7 Tumbles
A pretty unsurprising weekend box office.
Toys and Collectibles
Blokees Build: DC Comics Batman Defender Version 01 – Batman from The Dark Knight
Defend the city of Gotham from all sorts of supervillains with the Batman Defender Wave 01 model kits!
Television
Watch the first episode of Marvel Television’s Wonder Man
Simon (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) and Trevor (Ben Kingsley), actors at opposite ends of their careers, chase life-changing roles.
Conventions and Events
Howard Chaykin, Steve Conley, Amanda Conner, Pop Mhan, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Brian Stelfreeze are coming to Baltimore Comic Con 2026
Join the 2026 Baltimore Comic-Con at the Inner Harbor’s Baltimore Convention Center on September 25-27, 2026.
Podcasts
Those Two Geeks 330: Collecting; Why We Do It?
Matthew Klein joins Alex to talk about collecting habits, and why we are so drawn to certain things.
