Long time no digest! Let’s dive into some of the biggest comics-related headlines from the past few weeks. Because it has been a long time, there is a lot. Grab yourself something to drink, since you’ll want to scroll through to the end as to not miss out on the latest.

News from DC and Marvel

• Supergirl opened to mixed reviews and a disappointing box office. I should note that at least some of the negative press is coming from outlets like Fox News, so be sure you are ethically sourcing your movie critiques.
• Vanity Fair published a piece on Beau DeMayo’s messy exit from the cartoon series he created, X-Men ’97.
• Starting next spring, look for DC’s new line of Compact Comics for Kids, featuring all sorts of child-friendly super-adventures, including some based on properties you probably enjoyed when you were a kid.
• The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day dropped.
• We also got trailers for the animated version of Batman: Knightfall and the second season of Batman: Caped Crusader.
• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II earned an Emmy nomination for his performance as the title character on Wonder Man.
• There was a rather pointless controversy over John Romita Jr.’s cover for Spider-Man #1000.
• This September, Marvel is releasing a special crossover comic to celebrate The Muppet Show‘s 50th anniversary. Corporate synergy strikes again!
• Andrea Shea, known for pushing for more queer representation, has been promoted to senior editor over at DC.
• Microsoft is considering laying off a whole bunch of people, including those currently working on the Blade video game.

News from the Wider Comics World

• Last month, the Prairieland defendants, a group of anti-ICE protestors, were found guilty on spurious terrorism charges. One of the defendants was cartoonist Daniel “Des” Sanchez-Estrada, who received a 30-year sentence for moving a box of leftist zines. If you’d like to support the defendants, check out their website for ways that you can help.
• Stephanie Williams became the first Black woman–and only the second Black person ever–to be nominated for Best Writer at the Eisners, an accomplishment that many outlets ignored.
• The 2026 Harvey Award nominees have been announced!
• One more award-related headline: Gaysians by Mike Curato won the 2026 Lambda Award in the LGBTQ+ Comics category. Congrats!
• If you’re going to San Diego Comic-Con this year or just happen to be in the area, there’s an extra event you might want to check out: the SDCC Oral History Panel. The event is free to everyone, with or without a con badge.
• Manga platform emaqi has launched a new subscription service called emaqi Premium that lets users access hundreds of series from top publishers.
• Ignition Press is celebrating its second anniversary with a slew of new titles ranging from romantic comedy to horror.
• Crunchyroll dropped a whole bunch of trailers, including those for the anime version of The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy at All and other popular series.
• Controversial webcomic Song of the Wasteland, which came under fire for its deeply racist depictions of American history, has been cancelled, with the artist and the publisher both issuing apologies.
• Comics are a great way to provide important information in a digestible way, as this NPR comic about the dangers of excessive heat demonstrates.
• Roy Schwartz and Frank Stockton worked with the Smithsonian to create this excellent comic about the history of, well, comics!
• Interview time! Foreword Reviews talked with Chad Anderson, the author of Gay Mormon Dad, which was recently adapted into a graphic novel, and AIPT talked to Jadzia Axelrod and Sarah Webb about the upcoming Worlds Beyond Number graphic novel.
• The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are returning to the stage sometime next year, with specific dates and venues to be announced later. I knew we could count on them (if you don’t understand that reference, please enjoy this earworm).

News About Comics-Related Fundraising

• You have until tomorrow to contribute to the Kickstarter for Covenant: The Final Chapter by LySandra Vuong!

Now that you’ve caught up with the news, why not catch up with the best comics of 2026 so far, too?