Upcoming: Francesco Francavilla's The Black Beetle is getting a full-fledged miniseries at Dark Horse in January, which will kick off with a #0 issue collecting the BB tales from Dark Horse Presents #11-13 in December. [Robot 6]

Industry: Alex Segura has returned to DC Comics as Executive Director of Publicity after a nearly two-year stint at Archie Comics as Vice President - Publicity and Marketing at Archie Comics. [The Source]


Gaming: We're getting sick of "Call Me Maybe" parodies too, but we'll accept the Pokemon-themed "Call Me Misty." [Crunchyroll]

Toys: Dr. Slump star Arale will get a very detailed figure form Fewture Models in Japan in 2013. [CyberGundam]



Gaming: New Marvel XP briefings continue to tease an upcoming mobile game starring the Avengers. [Marvel XP]



Lego: Blake Baer's Rivendell build easily earns him the title of Lord of the Legos. [Topless Robot]

Food: Japanese fans will soon have access to Nami-branded One Piece oranges, inspired by the pirate's orange-y past. [Crunchyroll]