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The month in comics, in five minutes. Marvel Unlimited's 19-year run ended as WEBTOON took over digital distribution, corporate reshuffles reshaped DC and Marvel leadership, and spec flips from Absolute Batman #25 to D'Orc #1 dominated the secondary market. Your seven-story catch-up is below.
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01. Marvel Unlimited shut down in December 2026 after 19 years, replaced by a WEBTOON-powered app. The subscription service officially ended its run with WEBTOON launching a replacement Marvel Comics app in November 2026, offering new issues 30 days after print. The transition marked the end of Marvel's proprietary digital platform in favor of WEBTOON's global infrastructure. Bleeding Cool →
02. D'Orc #1 prices surged from $300 to $1,320 on eBay following a film adaptation announcement. The October 2026 news of a D'Orc movie sent collectors scrambling for first-issue copies. Sales tracked on eBay ranged from $300 to $1,320 as speculators flooded the secondary market. Bleeding Cool →
03. Absolute Batman #25 Clay Mann foil cover jumped from $8 to $60 in one day on the secondary market. The variant cover spiked in price on October 29, 2026, as collectors rushed to secure copies. The single-day flip became a flashpoint for price-gouging debates among comic buyers. Bleeding Cool →
04. DC Comics restructured under Skydance with Marvel veteran Josh Silverman now overseeing publishing and consumer products. The October 2026 announcement confirmed Silverman's new role following Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. James Gunn and Peter Safran were confirmed to remain as DC creative leadership after the merger. The Comics Beat →
05. Informa acquired Clarion Events for $2.8 billion, adding Anime NYC and Awesome Con to its convention portfolio. The October 7, 2026 deal consolidated major pop-culture conventions under one corporate owner. Clarion's events joined Informa's existing portfolio of trade shows and fan gatherings. The Comics Beat →
06. Matt Howarth, indie comics creator known for Those Annoying Post Bros. and Savage Henry, died at 72. Howarth passed away on October 14, 2026, following complications from a triple bypass surgery. His decades-long career shaped underground and indie comics through idiosyncratic storytelling and music criticism. The Comics Beat →
07. Dark Horse, Dstlry, Oni, Titan, and Vault reached a bankruptcy settlement deal with Diamond distributor. The October 27, 2026 agreement resolved ongoing claims stemming from Diamond's financial collapse. Multiple publishers agreed to terms ending months of legal wrangling over unpaid invoices. Bleeding Cool →
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