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
Binc Announces the Winners of Annual Scholarships to Support Professional Development and Diversity in Bookselling
The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation has announced the winners of two scholarships managed by the foundation.
Comics
Exclusive Preview: The Infernal Hulk #9
As the Fallen Army spreads across the globe, Infernal Hulk sets his sights on the Baxter Building and the secret weapon that MR. FANTASTIC thinks will end Hulk’s conquest of Earth!
Kids Corner
Offside: A Graphic Novel is a solid graphic novel for younger readers with some good lessons within
For the first time ever, the Jackson Middle School soccer team is going co-ed–thanks to Nicky’s determination.
Manga and Anime
Hima-Ten! Vol. 1 is a rather predictable debut that comes off bland with no surprises
When Himari Yoshino—model, mogul, and makeup company president—starts attending his school, Iemori’s whirlwind of a life gets even more hectic as he’s drawn into Himari’s glitzy orbit.
Tabletop Games
Magic: The Gathering Announces New Secret Lair Drop Celebrating Women
Wizards of the Coast has announced Secret Lair x Global Fund for Women: Their Magic is Limitless
Movies
Minions & Monsters takes the Weekend Box Office as Supergirl sees a Sharp Drop
It was a rather odd weekend at the box office. Was July 4th to blame?
Toys and Collectibles
Blokees Build: Transformers Shining Version 05 Eternal Rivalry – Perceptor
Ignite the battlefield with Blokees’ Transformers Shining Version 05 Eternal Rivalry, featuring 6 legendary characters.
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: Bruce Dickinson and Z2 return with The Mandrake Project: Year Two
Z2 has announced The Mandrake Project: Year Two as the war between magic and science for the control of immortality reaches a hallucinatory fever pitch.
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
