This week, Steve Bennett reports on some great new comics he found while convalescing.

Bennett considers the role of superheroes in American society, how merchandising is affecting modern moviemaking, and how merchandising can influence entertainment.

This week, Bennett discusses the media reaction to Free Comic Book Day offerings and offers thoughts about why Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has done so well at the box office.

This week, Bennett discusses Marvel’s relaunch plans for the X-Men, politics in the comic shop and Marvel’s new diversity campaign.

This week Bennett looks at a potentially controversial element that surfaced in recent Riverdale promotion.

The former employee has alleged that Asmodee threatened her with legal action if she didn’t take down the post, a charge Asmodee has denied.

This week, Bennett talks about Wonder Woman, New York Comic Con, Doctor Who and Ben 10 .

For the third time in history, a piece of comic art has sold for over $1 million at auction.

The original artwork for Neal Adams’ cover to Green Lantern/Green Arrow #76 sold for a whopping $442,150.

An article on the incident has drawn immediate confirmation, and reactions.