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Exclusive: IDW to Distribute CoryxKenshin's 'Monsters We Make' to Retail

YouTuber's Self-Published First Volume Sold 200,000 Copies DTC

August 11, 2025

The self-published edition of the first volume of the YouTuber's graphic novel sold over 200,000 copies direct to consumers when it was released in 2024.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Vignette; Musk-Funded Disney Lawsuit Settled; 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Casting; 'Vought Rising' Casting; Hulu App Going Away; 'Goosebumps' Canceled

Showbiz Round-Up

August 11, 2025

The summer heat is on, and Hollywood news is boiling over. Time for a round-up!

Funko Loses $41 Million in Brutal Quarter

On 28% U.S. Sales Decline

August 8, 2025

Funko reported a loss of $41 million on a 28% U.S. sales decline in a brutal second quarter, which it attributed primarily to the impact of U.S. import taxes.

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in Photos, Part 5

Inside and Outside the Con

August 7, 2025

Cosplayers and re-enactors showed off their talents both inside and outside the convention center.

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in Photos, Part 4

A Good Time Was Had by All

August 7, 2025

From old-school comics hunters to Skibidi Toilet cosplayers, this year's Comic-Con had something for everyone.

SDCC 2025: Party at the End of the World?

Column by Rob Salkowitz

August 5, 2025

In this week's column by Rob Salkowitz, he looks at the industry's biggest show, held in the midst of some existential issues.

'Superman' Flies Past $300 Million, as 'FF' Drops; 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Hulks Up, Bond Film Finds Writer, Sony Buys into Bandai, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' Trailers

Showbiz Round-Up

August 4, 2025

The post-SDCC showbiz news is still spicy a week after the show's conclusion. It's time for another round-up!

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in Photos, Part 2

Early Friday, Continued

August 4, 2025

We continue our coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with Part 2 of our photo galleries, showcasing photos from early Friday, the second day of the show.

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in Photos, Part 3

Friday, Continued

August 4, 2025

We continue our coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with Part 3 of our photo galleries, showcasing photos from later Friday, the second day of the show.

Vault to Publish 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' Graphic Novel

Crowdfunding Campaign Launches in October, Followed by Retail Release

August 1, 2025

Vault Comics will crowdfund the graphic novel on the BackerKit platform in October, then release it to retail.

Toxic Avenger Looms Large This Summer

With New Movie and Two Comics Treatments

August 1, 2025

With a movie premiering in August, a graphic novel anthology, and a new ongoing series, the Toxic Avenger is hot!

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