Pen America has released its “Index of School Book Bans” and has reported that 11,982 books were banned during the 2025-2026 school year.
Industry News
Spotlight
The 2026 Harvey Awards Winners are…
See all of the winners for the 2026 Harvey Awards presented during New York Comic Con 2026.
Comics
NYCC 2026: Marvel’s Spider Web Expands in 2027 with Spider-Punk, Spider-Man: Noir, Marvel SFX: Thwip, and more!
The web of Spider-Man and his allies continues to expand across the Marvel Universe!
Kids Corner
Mad Cave Studios and Maverick Announce New Romantics From Jennie Wood and Dozerdraws
Maverick’s award-winning Paper Planes team reunites for a new high-school drama graphic novel inspired by the Romantic era.
Manga and Anime
Seven Seas Licenses Twinkling Secrets Told Us Tonight Is the Night Boys’ Love Manga
A Boys’ Love friends-to-lovers fantasy manga that will put a spell on your heart.
Tabletop Games
NYCC 2026: Wizards of the Coast reveals Magic: The Gathering | Marvel: Darkhold Destiny and more!
When Wizards of the Coast released their wide Marvel set for Magic: The Gathering, we noted a lack of mystical characters and guessed we’d be seeing a future release dedicated to them.
Movies
NYCC 2026: Blumhouse announces the Director for Something is Killing the Children
Announced by Blumhouse during New York Comic Con, Craig Zobel set to direct the upcoming live-action Something is Killing the Children film.
Toys and Collectibles
Blokees Build: Transformers 2026 Christmas Advent Calendar – Ultra Magnus
Blokees’ Transformers 2026 Christmas Advent Calendar brings together their Defender line of figures for a surprise each day.
Television
NYCC 2026: Marvel Studios teases Zodiac and More Marvel Zombies
New York Comic Con isn’t usually known for movie and television announcements from Marvel but Marvel Studios dropped some fun reveals of what’s coming in the next years.
Conventions and Events
NYCC 2026: Marvel’s Spider Web Expands in 2027 with Spider-Punk, Spider-Man: Noir, Marvel SFX: Thwip, and more!
The web of Spider-Man and his allies continues to expand across the Marvel Universe!
Podcasts
Those Two Geeks 331: A New Beginning
Alex and Joe reunite to give you some easy listening.
