In June 2025, Sparkle Pop began a proceeding against Alliance Entertainment for “disregard of binding non-disclosure and non-solicitation obligations and its theft of valuable of trade secrets.”
Spotlight
Michael Kelly to Leave BOOM! Studios in June
Michael Kelly, the VP, Publisher of BOOM! Studios will be leaving the position in June 2026.
Comics
Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures #37
A noble warrior from another dimension finds himself stranded on Earth. Think you know the sword-wielding hero we’re talking about?
Kids Corner
Preview: Lilo & Stitch 626 #1
We learn the secret origin of Agent Cobra Bubbles! (Or at least, Lilo’s interpretation of said origin).
Manga and Anime
Preview: See You in Memories
A once promising singer-songwriter is found unconscious on the street with only a sketchbook full of drawings of Hong Kong, sending her on a profound journey as she rediscovers what she’s lost and what is to come.
Tabletop Games
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Celebrates World Championship 2026 With a New Limited Pack Booster Set
Konami is celebrating another year of competitive Dueling with the launch of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Limited Pack World Championship 2026 booster set.
Movies
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu wins the Holiday Weekend Box Office
The weekend box office wasn’t much of a surprise.
Toys and Collectibles
Batgirl joins Mondo’s Batman: The Animated Series 1/6 Figure Line
Fearless energy, expert martial artist, crimefighter, and woman of action, Batgirl joins the Mondo Batman: The Animated Series 1/6 figure line.
Television
Lanterns Gets a New Teaser Before its August Debut
Are you afraid? Lanterns premieres August 16 on HBO Max.
Conventions and Events
Stardust’s Eisner Nomination Removed from Ballot while Comic-Con takes a look at its Submission Policy
Last week, we broke the news that a nominee for the 2026 Eisners featuring some AI work.
Podcasts
Graphic Book Club: Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel
Matthew Klein joins Alex K Cossa for the Graphic Book Club! This episode focuses on Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel
