Author: James

Marvel Comics is ditching the city. Like so many other native New Yorkers in the entertainment industry, it’s headed west, chasing the movies to Burbank, California, just outside of Los Angeles—not to whatLaugh-Inwould call the city’s beautiful downtown, but to join Marvel Studios at Disney’s corporate headquarters. The move has long been expected, especially since…

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Video games continue to drive growth in licensed products, and toy makers are going all out with playsets, action figures, plush, and more inspired by kids’ favorite video games. This lineup features licensed products based on some of the most popular games on the market, including Poppy Playtime, Fortnite, Minecraft, and more, as well as…

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Dark Horse Comics has announced three exclusives for San Diego Comic-Con 2026, which will be available at booth #2516 in the center of the exhibit hall throughout the convention. Today, The Beat can reveal the lineup, which includes a facsimile edition of Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1 with black and white cover art by creator Mike Mignola.

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