A Wunderkind Showrunner Was Put In Charge of Marvel’s X-Men ‘97. Then Something Went Terribly Wrong

Booksology July 18, 2026 Blog

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Digest after a long time! Let’s take a look at some of the biggest comics-related headlines from the past few weeks. It’s been a while, so there’s a lot going on. Please scroll to the end so you don’t miss any updates. Please prepare a drink.

News from DC and Marvel

super girl Initially, the film received mixed reviews and box office sales were disappointing. Note that at least some of the negative coverage is coming from news outlets like Fox News. So, be sure to source your film reviews ethically.
vanity fair Beau DeMayo has published an article about his messy departure from the comic book series he created. X-Men ’97.
Look for DC’s new series of children’s compact comics starting next spring. This series features all kinds of super adventures for kids, some of which are based on titles you probably enjoyed back in the day. you I was a child.
trailer of Spider-Man: Brand New Day I dropped it.
I also got the trailer for the anime version. Batman: Knightfall and second season Batman: Caped Crusader.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was nominated for an Emmy Award for his performance as the title character wonder man.
There was a pretty pointless controversy over John Romita Jr.’s cover. spiderman #1000.
This September, Marvel will release a special crossover comic to celebrate muppet show50th anniversary. ~~Corporate synergy again!~~
Andrea Shay, known for pushing for more queer representation, has been promoted to senior editor at DC.
Microsoft is considering laying off a large number of people, including many who currently work there. blade video game.

News from the wider manga world

Last month, Prairieland, a group of anti-ICE protesters, was found guilty on bogus terrorism charges. One of the defendants was cartoonist Daniel “Des” Sanchez-Estrada, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for moving boxes of leftist zine. If you would like to support the defendants, check out their website for ways you can help.
Stephanie Williams became the first black woman, and only the second black person in history, to be nominated for the Eisner Award for Best Writer, an achievement ignored by many news outlets.
The 2026 Harvey Prize nominees have been announced.
Another award-related headline: gaycian Written by Mike Curato Winner of the 2026 Lambda Award for LGBTQ+ Comics. congratulations!
If you’re planning on going to San Diego Comic-Con this year, or just happen to be in the area, there are additional events you’ll want to check out. SDCC Oral History Panel. This event is free and open to everyone, whether you have a combadge or not.
Manga platform emaqi has launched a new subscription service called emaqi premium that gives users access to hundreds of series from top publishers.
Ignition Press is celebrating its second anniversary with a slew of new releases ranging from romantic comedies to horror.
Crunchyroll released a ton of trailers, including one for the animated version. The man she was interested in wasn’t a man at all Popular series such as
controversial webcomic song of the wilderness“”, which was criticized for its deeply racist depiction of American history, has been canceled, with both the artist and publisher apologizing.
Cartoons are a great way to present important information in an easy-to-understand way, as this NPR cartoon about the dangers of excess heat shows.
Roy Schwartz and Frank Stockton collaborated with the Smithsonian Institution to create this wonderful comic about the history of comics.
Interview time! Preface review I spoke with Chad Anderson, author of . gay mormon dadwhich was recently adapted into a graphic novel, AIPT spoke to Jadzia Axelrod and Sarah Webb about the upcoming work. A world beyond numbers Graphic novel.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are expected to return to the stage sometime next year, with specific dates and venues to be announced at a later date. I knew I could count on it (if you don’t understand this reference, enjoy this earworm).