In April, Sparkle Pop filed a motion “for relief from the automatic stay to exercise its rights under applicable state law with respect to the goods remaining in a distribution facility owned and operated by Sparkle Pop.”
Spotlight
Batman Proposes to Catwoman during Empire State Building Climb
That’s one way to promote New Comic Book Day…
Comics
Who Is Afraid of Onions?: A Graphic Novel About Phobias is entertaining and educational
Swiss graphic novelist Michaël LaMonnaie offers a unique blend of humor, heart, and psychology as he examines his own lifelong terror of onions.
Kids Corner
Preview: The Lion King #4
With Scar and Mufasa ready to come to blows over the leadership of the Pride Lands, a familiar face arrives on the scene with news that stops everyone in their tracks
Manga and Anime
Shinobi Undercover Vol. 1 is a cute concept we’ve seen before in manga
A young ninja battles the ultimate opponent—his own awkwardness!
Tabletop Games
We open up a Magic: The Gathering – Marvel Super Heroes Draft Night Pack!
With it’s release we dive into Magic: The Gathering – Marvel Super Heroes by opening up a Draft Night box!
Movies
Toy Story 5 Holds on to First while Supergirl Struggles to Take Flight
Supergirl struggling at the weekend box office isn’t a surprise but how much definitely was unexpected.
Toys and Collectibles
Thia and Bud join Hot Toys’ Predator: Badlands Collection
The Thia & Bud 1/6 Scale Collectible Set by Hot Toys brings these unlikely companions to life in incredible detail.
Television
Warner Bros. Animation announces a Dark Shadows Adult Animated Series is in Development
Warner Bros. Animation is resurrecting tormented vampire Barnabas Collins as it is currently in development on an adult animated series based on the classic gothic sensation Dark Shadows.
Conventions and Events
SDCC 2026: KAYOU Makes its Convention Debut
KAYOU, China’s No. 1 collectibles company and one of the world’s fastest-growing collectible trading card brands, will introduce its newest slate of officially licensed trading cards to superfans during its San Diego Comic-Con
Podcasts
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord with Prof. Holly Schaeffer-Raymond
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord hits topics like raising kids amidst fascism, cycles of abuse, and it’s even got Weird Little Guys. GP Radio discusses the series with returning guest and resident Star Wars expert Holly Schaeffer-Raymond! #starwars #shadowlord #podcast @levin.bsky.social
