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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 9h

NYCC ’25: Fanhome announces the return of 20 previously out-of-production STAR TREK starships

Fanhome announced at New York Comic Con that Trekkies can expect an additional 20 vessels arriving soon.

NYCC ’25: Fanhome announces the return of 20 previously out-of-production STAR TREK starships

Fanhome announced at New York Comic Con that Trekkies can expect an additional 20 vessels arriving soon.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 10h

NYCC ’25: Oni Press announces SPIRIT OF THE SHADOWS limited series

Oni Press announced a new horror series, Spirit of the Shadows, at New York Comic Con. Issue #1 hits shelves in January 2026.

NYCC ’25: Oni Press announces SPIRIT OF THE SHADOWS limited series

Oni Press announced a new horror series, Spirit of the Shadows, at New York Comic Con. Issue #1 hits shelves in January 2026.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 11h

You can’t ever really ban fear. #StephenKing #BannedBooksWeek

Horror Beat: 4 banned STEPHEN KING books that everyone should read

You can't talk about banned books without including one of the top banned authors in America: Stephen King.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 13h

NYCC ’25: Cebulski says “we don’t condone AI in the Marvel Comics division”

Marvel editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski spoke against AI at New York Comic Con, stating that Marvel does not and will not use it.

NYCC ’25: Cebulski says “we don’t condone AI in the Marvel Comics division”

Marvel editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski spoke against AI at New York Comic Con, stating that Marvel does not and will not use it.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 13h

NYCC ’25: Marvel teases QUEEN IN BLACK event & new SPIDER-MAN/VENOM crossover

Marvel's "Spider-Man and His Venomous Friends" New York Comic Con panel revealed a new event, a Venom crossover, and more.

NYCC ’25: Marvel teases QUEEN IN BLACK event & new SPIDER-MAN/VENOM crossover

Marvel's "Spider-Man and His Venomous Friends" New York Comic Con panel revealed a new event, a Venom crossover, and more.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 13h

NYCC ’25: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: SHIVER OF CHRISTMAS TOWN coming in January

Torunn Grønbekk, Edu Menna, Adriano Augusto, and Taylor Esposito bring the world of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas to life.

NYCC ’25: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: SHIVER OF CHRISTMAS TOWN coming in January

Torunn Grønbekk, Edu Menna, Adriano Augusto, and Taylor Esposito bring the world of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas to life.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 13h

#NYCC25: At today's Spidey panel, attendees voted via cheer for Ghost-Spider's new band name. The winner is THREADBARE!

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 15h

NYCC ’25: Critical Role’s THE MIGHTY NEIN animated trailer is finally here

Critical Role and Titmouse's The Mighty Nein animated series trailer debuted at New York Comic Con ahead of its November premiere.

NYCC ’25: Critical Role’s THE MIGHTY NEIN animated trailer is finally here

Critical Role and Titmouse's The Mighty Nein animated series trailer debuted at New York Comic Con ahead of its November premiere.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 15h

Lemire and Nguyen are returning to Image for CROWBOUND, the dark tale of a mother's quest for her daughter this March.

NYCC ’25: Lemire and Nguyen to reunite on CROWBOUND

Crowdbound is a dark, ongoing fantasy series that follows a mother's search for her daughter. It will begin at Image in March.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 16h

NYCC: THUNDERCATS LOST IN TIME Coming From Ed Brisson and Chris Campana

This January, ThunderCats get LOST IN TIME. Thrown to the far future, a team of ThunderCats have to figure out how to get home.

NYCC: THUNDERCATS LOST IN TIME Coming From Ed Brisson and Chris Campana

This January, ThunderCats get LOST IN TIME. Thrown to the far future, a team of ThunderCats have to figure out how to get home.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 16h

NYCC ’25: DC Comics to complete Rick Veitch’s scuttled run with SWAMP THING 1989

In 1988, Rick Veitch left Swamp Thing after DC decided not to publish a controversial story, but now he will finish with Swamp Thing 1989.

NYCC ’25: DC Comics to complete Rick Veitch’s scuttled run with SWAMP THING 1989

In 1988, Rick Veitch left Swamp Thing after DC decided not to publish a controversial story, but now he will finish with Swamp Thing 1989.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 16h

NYCC ’25: DC Comics announces 10 new titles for Vertigo revival

DC Comics has announced a list of titles and creators for the revival of the publisher's legendary Vertigo imprint.

NYCC ’25: DC Comics announces 10 new titles for Vertigo revival

DC Comics has announced a list of titles and creators for the revival of the publisher's legendary Vertigo imprint.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 17h

Paramount has released the trailer for TALES OF THE TMNT season 2, and launched a new TMNT website at NYCC.

NYCC ’25: TALES OF THE TMNT Season 2 trailer released

The trailer reveals the MUTANT MAYHEM continuation will return this December, and coincides with a new WORLD OF TMNT website.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 18h

NYCC '25: Retailers get a ComicKnowledge drop

NYCC ’25: Retailers get a ComicKnowledge drop

At NYCC '25, Joey Vazquez and Mike Staub of Midtown Comics made a compelling presentation on the ComicKnowledge POS system for retailers.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 19h

NYCC ’25 Exclusive: Oni Press announces SUPERPUNK graphic novel

Oni Press has announced new middle grade graphic novel, Superpunk, about 13-year-old Violeta who fights monsters with her punk rock powers.

NYCC ’25 Exclusive: Oni Press announces SUPERPUNK graphic novel

Oni Press has announced new middle grade graphic novel, Superpunk, about 13-year-old Violeta who fights monsters with her punk rock powers.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 19h

One-Punch Man Season 3 will stream globally on multiple platforms.

how many punches will it take to take down the Monster Association?

One-Punch Man Season 3 will stream globally on multiple platforms.

how many punches will it take to take down the Monster Association?

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 20h

NYCC '25 DAY 1: Retailer Day report - NYCC Retailer Day was a long one, crammed with information, but retailers enjoyed it, and Jim Lee brought down the house.

NYCC ’25 DAY 1: Retailer Day report

NYCC Retailer Day was a long one, crammed with information, but retailers enjoyed it, and Jim Lee brought down the house.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 20h

On today's Digest, Dynamite are bringing back Jae Lee's HELLSHOCK, Paramount releases a clip from the TMNT short film, and TwoMorrows Publishing needs your help covering losses stemming from Diamond's bankruptcy.

The Beat Digest 10/09/25: Jae Lee’s HELLSHOCK returns

Also on today's Digest, Wolverine gets another BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD series, Paramount releases a clip from the TMNT short film, and much more.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 20h

Judge Dredd Megazine celebrates 35 years on the streets with raft of new stories

The 35th anniversary issue (#485) of the Judge Dredd Megazine will see the latest instalment in the ongoing America saga, and more

Judge Dredd Megazine celebrates 35 years on the streets with raft of new stories

The 35th anniversary issue (#485) of the Judge Dredd Megazine will see the latest instalment in the ongoing America saga, and more

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 21h

NYCC'25 - What happens on Day Zero of NYCC??

NYCC’25 – What happened on Day Zero of NYCC??

Hundreds of retailers eating free hot dogs vs. the Javits Center bathrooms. Who wins?

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 21h

TRANSFORMERS rolls out the red carpet for another iconic ’80s property in the Energon Universe

In the latest issue of Robert Kirkman's TRANSFORMERS, MASK villain Miles Mayhem shows up...in a surprising role as ally to the Autobots!

TRANSFORMERS rolls out the red carpet for another iconic ’80s property in the Energon Universe

In the latest issue of Robert Kirkman's TRANSFORMERS, MASK villain Miles Mayhem shows up...in a surprising role as ally to the Autobots!

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 22h

VTuber and ‘GACHIAKUTA stan’ Mori Calliope performs anime’s new opening song

"With Gachiakuta, since it's my favorite series of all time, I really tried to take inspiration from every part of the world that I love," said Mori Calliope.

VTuber and ‘GACHIAKUTA stan’ Mori Calliope performs anime’s new opening song

"With Gachiakuta, since it's my favorite series of all time, I really tried to take inspiration from every part of the world that I love," said Mori Calliope.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 23h

NYCC ’25: Walmart Marketplace announces VeeFriends & Shortboxed collabs, con exclusives

Walmart Marketplace has announceed its New York Comic Con 2025 presence, including new collabs with VeeFriends and Shortboxed.

NYCC ’25: Walmart Marketplace announces VeeFriends & Shortboxed collabs, con exclusives

Walmart Marketplace has announceed its New York Comic Con 2025 presence, including new collabs with VeeFriends and Shortboxed.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 1d

NYCC ’25: NANA celebrates 25th anniversary with punk rock Vivienne Westwood collab

A team-up that fans have waited to see for decades is finally arriving at a bookstore near you: Nana x Vivienne Westwood!

NYCC ’25: NANA celebrates 25th anniversary with punk rock Vivienne Westwood collab

A team-up that fans have waited to see for decades is finally arriving at a bookstore near you: Nana x Vivienne Westwood!

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 1d

DC Round-Up: Did DC KO #1 win its first round?

DC KO rings the bell on its first round this week, launching DC Comics big fall event. Plus, we look at a pair of Superman family titles!

DC Round-Up: Did DC KO #1 win its first round?

DC KO rings the bell on its first round this week, launching DC Comics big fall event. Plus, we look at a pair of Superman family titles!

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