After two extensions, Sparkle Pop has submitted their response to the proposed settlement between (old) Diamond and its trustee Morgan W. Fisher and 15 publishers.
Industry News
Spotlight
Demo-Graphics: Tabletop Game Worldwide Edition – August sees 4.8 million Fewer than July
Guess who’s back, back again?
Demo’s back. Tell a friend
Comics
Preview: Vampirella Strikes Vol. 2: Hell is for Heroes TPB
Whispers on the street of Sepulcher City talk of evil on the rise. The Cult of Chao is up to something big — but what?
Kids Corner
Donut Squad: Take Over the World! delivers shorts that kids might enjoy
Ever wondered what donuts get up to when they’re not being eaten? No, because that would be silly!
Manga and Anime
Land of Ming Yi Vol. 1 is Coming This November From Nakama Press
In a world ruled by the balance of Yin and Yang, a disastrous ritual shatters the last of the golden birds, awakening an ancient force that once plunged the land into darkness.
Tabletop Games
A Green Oaks RPG: reprint arrives in October, and a spin-off is coming in 2027
The fast-paced, narrative-driven Green Oaks is now sold out, but will soon be back in stores, and a new standalone spin-off, Green Oaks Super Bingo, will be released in 2027
Movies
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Continues to Hold the Top Spot at the Weekend Box Office
Once again, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken the top of the box office as it fights to cross the billion dollar mark domestically.
Toys and Collectibles
Hot Toys reveals a Jetpack Trooper from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
The latest addition to Hot Toys’ incredible Star Wars line is a limited-edition release inspired by a fan-favorite Stormtrooper
Television
HBO announces The People v. Gorilla Grodd for an 8 Episode, Straight-to-Series Order
HBO Max has given an eight-episode, straight-to-series order for a new half-hour comedy The People v. Gorilla Grodd from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television. The Max
Conventions and Events
Dave Johnson, Jesse Lonergan, Andy MacDonald, Eric Powell, Cat Staggs, and Lee Weeks are coming to Baltimore Comic Con 2026
Join the Baltimore Comic-Con this September 25-27, 2026 at the Inner Harbor’s Baltimore Convention Center.
Podcasts
Graphic Book Club: DC: The New Frontier
Matthew Klein joins Alex K Cossa for the Graphic Book Club! This episode focuses on DC: The New Frontier
