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Imani Brooks

Imani Brooks covers Society, Art News and Culture News.

Articles by Imani Brooks

Stack of generic blank manga volumes beside a monthly planner

ReleasesThe 2026 Manga Release Calendar: How to Plan Your Buying

English-language manga volumes are solicited months ahead and listed free by every publisher — here's the rhythm of the year and a system for buying volumes without drowning.

Imani BrooksMarch 4, 2026

Infographic comparing trade, deluxe, and omnibus book formats

ReleasesDC's 2026 Collected Editions: How to Know What's Coming and When

DC's collected-edition pipeline is public and predictable — here's how to read the publisher's solicitations, spot the format you actually want, and time your buying.

Imani BrooksFebruary 10, 2026

Comic shop customer browsing a wall of colorful new monthly issues

ReleasesHow to Track Marvel's Release Schedule Without Losing Your Mind

Marvel's monthly solicitations ship to shops roughly two months ahead — here's how to read them, pre-order by the cutoff, and never miss an issue again.

Imani BrooksJanuary 18, 2026