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IDW Extends Partnership with Toho to Launch 'Kai-Sei Era' Connected Godzilla Universe Comics
Ongoing Godzilla comic book series renews in July after 10 years
― ICv2 reported on Wednesday that IDW Publishing has extended its partnership with Toho International, Inc. through 2029 to launch the new "Kai-Sei Era" connected universe in the Godzilla franchise. The ongoing Godzilla comic book series (pictured right) will renew after a decade in July 2025. Writer Tim Seeley and artist Nicola Čižmeši...
Blackpink's LISA to Release Comic Project
56-page limited-edition comic features artwork by Japanese artist MINOMIYABI
― LISA of BLACKPINK is preparing for her solo debut with the release of her album ALTER-EGO on February 28. Earlier this month, she rereleased the single "Born Again," featuring Doja Cat and RAYE, signaling the start of her solo career. Alongside the album, LISA is launching ALTER-EGO: THE OFFICIAL COMIC in collaboration wi...
Udon Entertainment Signs Deal With Lunar Distribution After Diamond's Bankruptcy Filing
Lunar to distribute Street Fighter vs. Rival Schools #1, Mega Man #0 on Free Comic Book Day
― Udon Entertainment announced on February 13 that it has entered a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Lunar Distribution to handle its direct market sales, beginning with May 2025-shipping comic book products. With the agreement, Udon Entertainment's two 2025 Free Comic Book Day titles — Street Fighter...
Dark Horse Comics Confirms Layoffs
Layoffs follow split of parent Embracer Group into 3 companies in April 2024
― Dark Horse Comics announced on Tuesday through a statement given to The Beat website that it has begun laying off staff positions as of Monday earlier this week, but did not comment on how many positions or who it has laid off. Dark Horse stated that it is responding to "increasing overhead, changing market conditions, and...
Webtoon Stagtown Set for Hollywood Live-Action Film Adaptation
Margot Robbie's production company will co-produce film
― WEBTOON Entertainment announced on Tuesday that the horror series Stagtown, serialized on its English platform, will be adapted into a live-action film. Stagtown originated from Naver Webtoon's global amateur creator platform, CANVAS. The horror webtoon follows protagonist Frankie as he returns to his eerie hometown of Stagtown and encounters...
Exclusive: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto Crossover Comic's Issue #1 Gets 2nd Printing, Reveals New Cover
1st issue sold out at distributor level, 2nd printing out on March 12
― IDW Publishing has provided ANN with an exclusive first look at the all-new cover for the second printing of the first issue of it and Viz Media's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto four-issue crossover comic series. The comic's first issue has sold out at the distributor level, receiving more than 100,000 orders. The second p...
WEBTOON, Capcom Announce Monster Hunter Wilds Webcomic Contest
Total of 12 winners will be chosen by panel of judges
― WEBTOON and Capcom have launched the Monster Hunter Wilds webcomic contest. The contest invites creators to develop original webcomics based on the Monster Hunter universe. A total of 12 prize packs will be awarded for outstanding submissions. The contest is part of WEBTOON's Branded Contest program, which connects creators with official brand ...
Tokyopop Enters Publishing Partnership with Mattel to Release Hot Wheels, Barbie Graphic Novels
― Tokyopop announced on Thursday that it is entering a publishing partnership with toy company Mattel to develop original manga-style graphic novels based on Mattel's Hot Wheels and Barbie brands. The graphic novels will be for children ages eight to 12 and will debut in print in 2026. Tokyopop announced in May a multi-year sales and distribution agreement with Penguin Random House Publisher Service...
Daughter of A Thousand Faces Webcomic Returns to Tapas With 2nd Season
Series follows Shen Yuhua, royal outcast turned disciple of ancient demon
― Tapas Entertainment announced on December 20 the return of the Eisner-nominated fantasy webcomic series Daughter of A Thousand Faces by Velinxi. The second season premiered on December 20 at 12:00 p.m. EST with Episode 42, followed by weekly episodes every Friday. The series follows Shen Yuhua, a royal outcast turned discipl...
Marvel, Toho Announce Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four Crossover Comic (Updated)
1st of 6 one-shots ships on March 19 to set stage for next summer's Godzilla and Marvel limited series
― Marvel announced on Tuesday that it is teaming up with Toho International to release the crossover Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four one-shot comic, written by Ryan North and illustrated by John Romita Jr. This first Godzilla vs. issue goes on sale on March 19. The company describes the story: In GODZIL...
Free Comic Book Day 2025 Lists New Speed Racer Comic by Mad Cave Studios
Mad Cave, Tatsunoko announced Speed Racer collaboration last week
― Diamond Comic Distributors is listing a new Speed Racer comic book from U.S.-based independent comic book publisher Mad Cave Studios. Participating retailers will offer the "Speed Racer #0" issue during Free Comic Book Day on May 3, 2025. Other titles related to Japanese media at next year's event include: BOOM! Studios: Power Ranger...
Exclusive: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto Crossover Comic's Issue #1 Unveils 6 Preview Pages
Pre-order deadline for issue #1 is October 7
― IDW Publishing has provided ANN with an exclusive first look at six preview pages for issue #1 of it and Viz Media's upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto four-issue crossover comic series. The pre-order deadline for the first issue is October 7. IMG tmnt-naruto-1.jpg
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Exclusive: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto Crossover Comic's Issue #1 Variant Cover Revealed
Kim Jacinto draws variant cover for issue #1 shipping on November 13
― IDW Publishing has provided ANN with an exclusive first look at the variant cover for it and Viz Media's upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto crossover comic series with four issues. Kim Jacinto drew the artwork for the below variant, which will be a 1:50 variant (meaning that retailers receive one copy of the variant fo...
Power Rangers Spinoff Comic to Focus on Pink Ranger
Boom! Studios and Saban Brands announced on Tuesday that they will launch a mini comic series focusing on Kimberly Hart, the Pink Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The series, titled Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink, will begin in May and is slated for six issues. Brenden Fletcher and Kelly Thompson are writing the series and Daniele Di Nicuolo is providing the art. Elsa Charretierdrew t...
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