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Amazon has cast Ben Hardy in the lead role of 'Stillwater', an upcoming series adapted from the graphic novel of the same name. The casting announcement, reported by Variety, marks a key step in the show's development as the actor takes on the central character in the comic book adaptation for the streaming platform.

Comedian Andrew Schulz has been cast in 'Miami Vice '85', Universal's new take on the classic crime series, joining Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler. The casting pairs a well-known stand-up comic with two major film stars in a high-profile reboot, drawing attention from both film and comedy audiences.

A Spider-Man TV series set in Sony's Marvel universe is close to being greenlit at Amazon. The show would adapt the Clone Saga, a famous 1990s Marvel Comics storyline centered on Ben Reilly, Peter Parker's clone. A green light would expand Sony's growing slate of Spider-Man-related projects and deepen Amazon's partnership with the studio following earlier Marvel adaptations.

DC has officially changed the title of the next Batman movie. No further details about the new title, the film's plot, or a release date are included in the available reporting, so the specifics of the change remain unknown. Fans of the franchise are likely watching closely for announcements about the direction of the Batman film series.

Comedian Andrew Schulz has joined the cast of Universal's 'Miami Vice '85', directed by Joseph Kosinski. The film stars Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, with a supporting cast that includes Whitney Peak, Alden Ehrenreich, Camila Morrone and John Leguizamo. The casting news is drawing attention for pairing the stand-up comic with a major studio production.

A television adaptation of The Kid Detective is in development at Hulu, according to A.V. Club and Yahoo reports. The project follows the 2020 cult comedy film of the same name, which gained a devoted following for its darkly comic take on a once-famous child detective now solving cases as an adult. No casting, writer, or release details have been announced yet.

Producer Carter Swan, known for his work on the Resident Evil film adaptations, is developing a movie based on The Crying Boy, a comic book series from publisher Keenspot. The project moves the horror-tinged comic to the big screen, adding another video game and comics adaptation to Swan's slate as Hollywood continues mining genre comics for film properties.

An artist has published a new paneled comic piece described as a 'puzzle box' centered on the meaning of dreaming, in which reptiles are revealed to readers as part of the artwork. The post also invites readers to study extra art details or play a spot-the-difference game, drawing attention from comic and art fans.

Comedian Carrot Top, the prop comic best known for his long-running Las Vegas residency, has left hospital following a reported suicide attempt. Details about his condition are limited, with reports saying only that he is now out of hospital. Fans and fellow entertainers have been expressing concern and wishing him well as questions remain about his recovery and current state.

A new instalment of the syndicated comic strip Baby Blues, dated September 27, 2026, has been published on GoComics. Baby Blues follows the everyday lives of the MacPherson family as they raise their young children, and new daily strips are regularly shared by fans of the long-running series by Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott. Engagement so far is minimal, with only a handful of likes from comic strip enthusiasts.

A designer is promoting Transformers-themed stickers on the print-on-demand store TeePublic, leaning on classic and retro branding around characters like Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bumblebee. The designs draw on the Autobots and Decepticons factions from the long-running franchise spanning movies, TV and comics.

Manhwa recap channels on YouTube, with titles like 'The Weakest Hunter Becomes the Strongest', follow a familiar formula: dramatic narration read over slowly panning comic panels, roughly ten minutes per video, racking up millions of views. One writer examined the format and asked whether the entire production process could be replicated, prompting discussion about how these heavily watched channels are actually put together.

A cartoonist is promoting a self-published zine, telling supporters that buying it lets them see next month's cartoons in advance and helps fund the work. The pitch, framed with a joke about people wanting to get into the pantry, links to a digital storefront where the zine can be purchased. Engagement so far is small, but it reflects how independent comic artists now rely on direct sales and early access to sustain their output.

San Diego officials are pressing a Gaslamp Quarter business leader for explanations over an advertising arrangement connected to Comic-Con, according to Voice of San Diego. The city is demanding answers about how the ad deal was structured and who benefited. Questions centre on transparency and whether downtown business interests improperly profited from the city's relationship with the annual convention.

Prime Video is developing a television series based on Marvel Comics' infamous Spider-Man storyline, the Clone Saga. The 1990s arc, known for its convoluted plot involving clones of Peter Parker and the character Ben Reilly, is one of the most debated stories in Spider-Man history. Entertainment outlets are reporting the adaptation, and fans are weighing in on whether the notoriously messy saga can work on screen.

A new installment of the Baby Blues comic strip, dated September 28, 2026, is available on GoComics. The long-running strip by Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott follows the parenting misadventures of the MacPherson family and continues to appear in daily syndication. Fans of the strip are sharing the latest edition with other comic strip readers.

A television adaptation of Spider-Man's Clone Saga is reportedly moving toward a series order at Prime Video. The project would bring the famously convoluted 1990s comic storyline — centered on clones of Peter Parker, including Ben Reilly — to live action for the first time. Fans have long considered the saga one of Marvel's most ambitious and divisive arcs, and reactions to a screen version are already mixed.

A new live-action Spider-Man television series is reportedly close to being greenlit at Prime Video, with the show expected to adapt Marvel's 1990s 'Clone Saga' comic storyline. The project would mark a further expansion of Spider-Man stories into television, though neither Marvel Studios nor Amazon has formally confirmed the deal, and details on cast, showrunner or release timing remain unannounced.

A Hamilton College administrator has co-authored a book examining women in comics, according to a report by the Rome Sentinel. The book adds to growing scholarly and popular attention on women's roles in the comics industry, both as creators and as characters. Further details about the book's title, contents, and the administrator's role have not been widely reported.

Get Jiro, the dystopian comic set in a bloody world ruled by chefs, is being adapted into an animated series. The first trailer and release details have been shared, drawing attention from TV and comics fans. The story, co-created by the late Anthony Bourdain, follows a mysterious chef navigating a violent culinary underworld.

A new Spider-Man television project may center on the Clone Saga, the famously convoluted comic storyline involving clones of Peter Parker. Gizmodo reports the upcoming show could dive into that material, following other recent Spider-Man-centric TV efforts. Fans of the web-slinger have long considered the Clone Saga one of Marvel's most controversial stories, so speculation is running high about how a screen version might handle it.

Japan's 2026 fall anime season begins Wednesday, September 30, with a wave of new series premiering. Among them is 'New Prince of Tennis U-17 World Cup,' whose latest episode covering the decisive match for the final team lineup is streaming on Abema. Comic Natalie's rundown of today's launches is drawing attention from anime fans tracking the new season's lineup.

TV listings for Tuesday highlight the second episode of Best Medicine, alongside special episodes of The Amazing Race and Comics Unleashed, with viewers looking for guidance on what to tune into tonight. Roundups from television outlets point to a busy evening of reality competition and comedy programming across the broadcast schedule.

Movie TV Tech Geeks has published a ranked list of what it calls the 9 greatest dystopian book trilogies of all time, covering classic and modern science fiction series. Readers of books and comics content are sharing the ranking and debating which dystopian trilogies deserve their places on the list.

Sony is developing a television show based on the Spider-Man 'Clone Saga' comic storyline, according to a report by ComicsAlliance. The Clone Saga is one of the most infamous arcs in Spider-Man publishing history, centering on clones of Peter Parker, including Ben Reilly. No casting, platform, or release details have been announced yet, and fans are reacting with both curiosity and skepticism given the storyline's controversial reputation.