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Avery Kaplan

The Beat

Santa Ana, CA, United States

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Past:
  • The Beat
  • Star Trek
  • The Mary Sue

Past articles by Avery:

PREVIEW: Read the sensational first chapter of THE INFINITY PARTICLE by Wendy Xu

Read the entire first chapter of The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu, the exceptional upcoming science fiction graphic novel. → Read More

INTERVIEW: Jonathan Frakes on STAR TREK: PICARD’s “No Win Scenario”

The Beat chats with Jonathan Frakes (William T. Riker) about acting and directing on the stellar ongoing Paramount+ series, Star Trek: Picard. → Read More

INTERVIEW: Michael Dorn on Worf's return in STAR TREK: PICARD

The Beat caught up with legendary actor Michael Dorn to find out what it was like to play Worf again in Star Trek: Picard season 3. → Read More

The Marvel Rundown: Galaxy-class vengeance in COSMIC GHOST RIDER #1

In Cosmic Ghost Rider #1, Frank Castle is the eponymous character on a trek of vengeance amongst the stars themselves. → Read More

INTERVIEW: The secrets of ED SPELEERS on STAR TREK: PICARD season 3

The Beat chats with Ed Speleers about his role in Star Trek: Picard season 3, and asks all about playing the integral role of Jack Crusher. → Read More

The Marvel Rundown: Horrifying feminine power in BETSY BRADDOCK: CAPTAIN BRITAIN #1

In Captain Britain #1, Betsy Braddock must deal with some very large antagonists (and some very small masculine detrators). → Read More

Return of the King: New book by BILL WATTERSON incoming

The Mysteries, a collaboration between legendary cartoonist Bill Watterson and legendary caricature artist John Kascht, arrives October 2023. → Read More

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Such sweet sorrow in SLIP

In the graphic novel Slip by Marika McCoola and Aatmaja Pandya, Jade must deal with her feelings while at the Art Farm. → Read More

TV REVIEW: TNG’s Crisis Point arrives in PICARD: SEASON 3

The Star Trek: The Next Generation crew is reunited in Star Trek: Picard season 3. Plus: Amanda Plummer chews up the scenery and spits it out! → Read More

The Marvel Rundown: Normie mode activate in RED GOBLIN #1

In Red Goblin #1, Normie Osborn faces the dark weight of his family legacy, and Norman opens an addiction recovery center. → Read More

COVER REVEAL + INTERVIEW: Snailords dishes on FREAKING ROMANCE VOL. 1

The Beat has the exclusive cover reveal for the upcoming publication of Freaking Romance Vol 1 from WEBTOON Unscrolled. → Read More

Marvel's third annual Krakoa X-Men Vote feat. Dazzler & Jubilee

The third annual Krakora X-Men vote has arrived, and it features heavy hitting candidates like Dazzler, Jubilee, and others. → Read More

The Marvel Rundown: Terminal antics in X-TERMINATORS #5

The excellent X-Terminators miniseries comes to an end, but we have a hard time saying goodbye to Wolverine, Boom Boom, Dazzler, and Jubilee. → Read More

3 More PENGUIN CLASSICS MARVEL COLLECTION Editions Arrive September 2023

Three new Penguin Classics Marvel Collection editions have been announced for September 2023: The Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men. → Read More

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEWS: Every detail matters in THE THIRD PERSON

The Third Person is the true story of a trans woman with DID seeking gender affirming care, and is told with an excess of technical prowess. → Read More

EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Can the Protostar crew survive the STAR TREK: PRODIGY season 1 finale?

In this exclusive clip from the Star Trek: Prodigy season finale, "Supernova: Part 2," the Protostar crew shines! → Read More

The Marvel Rundown: Wizard’s first duel in TIMELESS (2022) #1

Timeless (2022) #1 follows Kang on the journey through time as he battles against the Twlight Court of Myrddin. → Read More

INTERVIEW: Pornsak Pichetshote shares clues about SANDMAN UNIVERSE: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES #1

The Beat caught up with Pornsak PIchetshote to learn more about the new Sandman Universe series, Dead Boy Detectives! → Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Marvel & Scholastic bring Rocket and Groot to print in 2023

The Beat can exclusively reveal that two new Rocket and Groot titles will be arriving from Marvel and Scholastic in 2023! → Read More

Submissions for the 2023 CARTOONIST STUDIO PRIZE are now open

Submissions are now open on both the print and web comics categories for the 2023 Cartoonist Studio Prize, presented by The Beat and CCS. → Read More