: Also published by Bad Idea, this issue features the finale of a high-stakes action story by Robert Venditti and David Lapham.
: A prevailing sentiment in popular media is the absence of "exciting new ideas." Major streamers are accused of favoring "safe bets"—such as reboots and adaptations—while prematurely canceling original series before they can build an audience. Bad Toons XXX – Issue 53 February 2023
“At this point, every big company is failing their industry, and the only thing keeping things from completely sucking is Indie media.” Reddit · r/decadeology · 10 months ago The Hollywood Animation Industry Went BROKE. : Also published by Bad Idea, this issue
: Despite corporate struggles, many observers point to indie media as the primary source of innovation keeping the industry from "completely sucking". Community Perspectives : Despite corporate struggles, many observers point to
Discussion in early 2026 has focused heavily on the "depressing" state of mainstream media, particularly within the animation and comic industries.
One of the most significant releases for February 2026 is from the niche publisher , which specializes in unconventional release strategies.