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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.

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.

Sony is close to green lighting a Spider-Man universe TV series for Amazon based on Marvel's Clone Saga comics storyline. The project would expand the live-action Spider-Man-adjacent universe that Sony has been building alongside its film franchise, with Amazon already home to the well-received series 'Noir'-adjacent projects and 'Invincible'. Fans of the comics are reacting to the prospect of the controversial 1990s storyline reaching the screen.

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.

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.

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.

A new instalment of the comic strip Baby Blues, dated September 27, 2026, has been published on GoComics. Baby Blues follows the MacPherson family and their everyday parenting struggles, and remains a daily fixture of the comics page. The strip's regular readers are sharing the latest edition as it appears in the ongoing run.

Reports say Amazon is nearing a deal for a live-action series based on Spider-Man's Clone Saga storyline, one of Marvel's most famous and controversial comic arcs from the 1990s. Entertainment fans are debating the news, with the Clone Saga known for its twists, multiple Spider-Men and divided reception among readers.

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.

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.

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.

A developer has shared a technique that applies a 2D discrete Fourier transform, dithering and related image processing to optimize manga pages for eInk e-readers. The work is available on GitHub under the Kindle Comic Converter project, which converts comics and manga for low-power e-ink displays. Readers and developers are discussing how signal processing can sharpen grayscale artwork on hardware with limited color and contrast.

A Spider-Man television series set within Sony's Spider-Man universe is close to receiving a green light at Amazon. TheWrap reports the project is nearing a formal pickup, though details on cast, story or release timing have not been confirmed. If ordered to series, it would expand the web of live-action Spider-Man-related shows Amazon is building alongside projects centered on other Marvel characters whose film rights belong to Sony.

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 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.

Amazon's Prime Video is developing a TV series based on Marvel Comics' infamous Clone Saga Spider-Man storyline, which revolved around clones of Peter Parker and questions over who the real Spider-Man was. The storyline is one of Marvel's most controversial and convoluted comic arcs from the 1990s, making its adaptation news that has quickly drawn attention from comics fans and entertainment outlets.

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.

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 Spider-Man television series adapted from Marvel's famous 'Clone Saga' comic storyline is close to receiving a green light at Prime Video, according to a report by IMDb. The Clone Saga, one of the most debated arcs in Spider-Man comics, involves the introduction of a clone of Peter Parker. If confirmed, the show would expand Amazon's growing slate of Marvel programming.

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.

New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston tackled his own teammate, running back Cam Skattebo, in the backfield during a game, turning the play into an unusual self-inflicted mess. The bizarre moment, with a QB bringing down his own ballcarrier, quickly became one of the most talked-about plays of the day among NFL fans and commentators.