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THE COMIC MARKET IN ~5 MIN · Thursday, September 3, 2026

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Good morning. Dragon Ball Super is returning with a brand-new anime series next month, Alex Ross unveils an original Marvel universe, and HarperCollins makes a major manga play.

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The Big Thing
Dragon Ball Super returns October 11 with new anime series

Dragon Ball Super is officially returning October 11 with a brand-new anime series featuring improved animation and a reimagined story. The announcement ends years of speculation among fans who have been waiting for new Dragon Ball content since the franchise's last major anime run wrapped.

The new series represents a significant production upgrade from previous Dragon Ball iterations. Toei Animation is promising enhanced visuals and a narrative approach that draws from the franchise's established universe while exploring fresh territory for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

The timing positions Dragon Ball to recapture momentum in a competitive anime market that has seen explosive growth over the past five years. The franchise remains one of the most valuable properties in manga and anime, with merchandise sales alone generating hundreds of millions annually across global markets.

For collectors, the announcement creates immediate ripple effects across both vintage manga volumes and modern collectibles. Dragon Ball first-edition tankōbon have already seen sustained price increases over the past 18 months, and a new anime series typically drives demand for key appearance issues, character debuts, and limited variant covers tied to promotional campaigns.

Why it matters: Dragon Ball Super's return gives the franchise a major media catalyst heading into fall 2026, and historically, new anime adaptations drive significant collector interest in related comics, manga, and merchandise. The series premiere will likely trigger increased demand for key Dragon Ball issues and first appearances, particularly as publishers coordinate promotional tie-ins and limited editions around the October launch window.

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HarperCollins acquires KAZÉ, launches manga imprint HarperCollins has acquired French manga publisher KAZÉ and will launch it as a new imprint to enter the U.S. manga market. The move positions HarperCollins to compete directly with established manga distributors and signals growing consolidation in the North American manga publishing sector, which has seen double-digit growth annually since 2020. Read at source (The Comics Beat) →

Alex Ross unveils Marvel Dimensions graphic novel Alex Ross is returning to Marvel with Dimensions, an original graphic novel that creates an entirely new fictional universe within the Marvel multiverse. The book showcases Ross's signature painted style and represents his first major Marvel project since his previous collaborations on Earth X and related titles, giving collectors a high-profile prestige format release from one of the industry's most celebrated artists. Read at source (CBR) →

Sparkle Pop objects to Diamond bankruptcy settlement Sparkle Pop has filed an objection to a settlement agreement involving the Diamond Comics distributor bankruptcy estate. The filing adds a new wrinkle to the ongoing Diamond bankruptcy proceedings, which continue to affect distribution contracts, creditor payouts, and the broader direct-market infrastructure more than a year after Diamond's initial Chapter 11 filing. Read at source (The Comics Beat) →

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Release Radar
October 11, 2026Dragon Ball Super anime series
December 2026The Ones: The Other Ones (Bendis & Edgar)
April 2027Fourth Wing graphic novel vol. 1

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