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WATCHMEN: A Study in Misunderstanding the Source Material

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher April 7, 2026 No Comments

Zack Snyder’s Watchmen is often called one of the most faithful comic book adaptations ever made. But looking like Watchmen isn’t the same as understanding it. In this video essay,…

COLUMNS Editorial Opinion SPOTLIGHT

Movies You Didn’t Know Came From Comics

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 24, 2026 No Comments

Not all comic book movies wear capes. When people hear “comic book movie,” they think superheroes. But comics have always told every kind of story — crime, romance, horror, history…

COLUMNS Interviews SPOTLIGHT

Talking with Szymon Kudranski

Anthony Andujar Jr. March 23, 2026 No Comments

Szymon Kudranski has built a career as one of comics’ most distinctive writer-artists, known for blending atmospheric storytelling with striking, cinematic visuals. After working with major publishers like Marvel and…

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

Why Hollywood Keeps Returning to Superheroes

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 17, 2026 No Comments

Superhero fatigue isn’t new—so why does the industry keep going back? https://youtu.be/SVwFCO8dJeM?si=PhrZCCzwdL4NuNmx Every few years, the same conversation comes back—are audiences tired of superheroes? But this isn’t a new phenomenon.…

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Invincible Season 4 Review: War Comes to the Invincible Universe

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 16, 2026 No Comments

Invincible returns for a fourth season, and this time it’s war — the Viltrumite War, to be exact. Previously in season three of Invincible, we saw Mark Grayson / Invincible…

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

There Were Stories: The Evolution of Comic Books: Contemporary Age

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 12, 2026 No Comments

The twenty-first century changed how the world moved — and comics changed with it. As life became faster, more connected, and increasingly digital, comics followed. The medium fractured and expanded…

COLUMNS Interviews SPOTLIGHT

Talking With Antonio Clark

Anthony Andujar Jr. March 11, 2026 No Comments

Antonio Clark is an illustrator whose work reflects a lifelong passion for comics, science fiction, and visual storytelling. Known for energetic line work and expressive character art, Clark has developed…

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

There Were Stories: The Evolution of Comic Books: The Dark Age

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 5, 2026 No Comments

By the mid-1980s, comics had grown darker. As optimism faded and moral certainty collapsed, stories turned inward. Heroes were questioned, authority was distrusted, and the old myths that once defined…

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Will Eisner’s The Plot and the Enduring Power of Antisemitic Propaganda

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 4, 2026 No Comments

Lies don’t disappear when they’re exposed—they evolve. In The Plot: The Secret Story of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, Will Eisner traced the life cycle of one of…

COLUMNS Opinion SPOTLIGHT

Will Eisner’s The Dreamer and the Truth Behind Comics’ Golden Age

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 3, 2026 No Comments

Have you ever wanted to be an insider during the birth of comic books—not the version we celebrate today, but the version that actually existed? That’s what Will Eisner’s The…

Comic News COMICS

DISCOVER WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A LEGENDARY VILLAIN OF MARVEL COMICS™ IN “MARVEL’S MOST VILLAINOUS: MAGNETO”

Newsdesk April 15, 2026 No Comments

The first volume in a series of archival explorations of the baddest characters in the Marvel catalog, now available for pre-order from Dark Horse Books! Dark Horse Books delves deep…

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day // Hasbro + LEGO Product Reveals

Newsdesk April 15, 2026 No Comments

Disney Consumer Products announces their first product news tied to Sony Pictures Entertainment’s and Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Hasbro Power-Charge Spider-Man (3 modes each with unique lights, sound…

Comic News COMICS

Eisner Award Winner Mariko Tamaki & Fan-Favorite Artist Brenda Hickey Celebrate Celluloid in ADVENTURE TIME: QUADRUPLE FEATURE #1 – Coming in July!

Newsdesk April 15, 2026 No Comments

Lights, Camera, Action! Jake, Marceline, BMO, and Lumpy Space Princess Cast a Spell of Movie Magic on the Land of Ooo in An All-New, Self-Contained Limited Comic Book Series! TAKE…

Comic News COMICS

ROCKET RACCOON BLASTS INTO AN OVERSIZED SPECIAL CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF FURRY FURY WITH ROCKET RACCOON: ROCKET REWIND!

Newsdesk April 15, 2026 No Comments

Action-packed anniversary spectacular releasing in July includes new stories from fan-favorite creators including J.M. DeMatteis, Christos Gage, MacKenzie Cadenhead, Shawn McManus, Todd Nauck, and Enid Balám, plus a classic tale…

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The Paley Museum | PAC-MAN NYC Chompionship 2026 Tournament (May 16)

Newsdesk April 15, 2026 No Comments

WHAT: PAC-MAN NYC Chompionship 2026 Tournament WHO: Open to Public / Sign-Up Today WHERE: The Paley Museum25 West 52 StreetNew York, NY 10019 WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 202612:00 PM –…

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BOOKLIST CALLS CYBERPUNK GRAPHIC NOVEL THE PRIVATE EYE “TRULY ONE OF A KIND” IN RAVE, STARRED REVIEW

Newsdesk April 15, 2026 No Comments

The Eisner Award winning cyberpunk sensation The Private Eye, by critically acclaimed co-creators Brian K. Vaughan (Saga, Pride of Baghdad, Spectators) and artist Marcos Martín (Friday, Barrier), is available now…

Comic News COMICS

Forty years later, the Star League rises again!

Newsdesk April 15, 2026 No Comments

Mad Cave Studios Announces THE LAST STARFIGHTER Series The Cult Classic is Back & The Star League Rises Again! More than 40 years later, Mad Cave Studios brings THE LAST…

Toy News TOYS

Hasbro and Marvel Reveals First Wave of Spider-Man: Brand New Day Products at CinemaCon 2026

Newsdesk April 15, 2026 No Comments

During CinemaCon 2026, Hasbro and Marvel unveiled the first wave of products based on the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day film! Kids can look forward to playing with the hottest…

Comic News COMICS

FIRST LOOK at KRISTIN KREUK’S BLACK STAR

Newsdesk April 15, 2026 No Comments

ALL ISSUE 1 COVERS REVEALED! FOR KRISTIN KREUK’S DEBUT COMIC Titan Comics is proud to present all Issue #1 covers for Kristin Kreuk’s debut comic book, Black Star! An unmissable…

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Heaven and Hell Will Never Be the Same: Prime Video Unveils Official Trailer for Epic Good Omens Finale 

Newsdesk April 15, 2026 No Comments

Michael Sheen and David Tennant Return for One Last Ineffable Adventure, Premiering May 13 on Prime Video https://youtu.be/kpKkh64jgPI?si=DfYDkdLZoLAwtFCa Today, Prime Video released the official trailer for the finale of Good…

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  • DISCOVER WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A LEGENDARY VILLAIN OF MARVEL COMICS™ IN “MARVEL’S MOST VILLAINOUS: MAGNETO”
  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day // Hasbro + LEGO Product Reveals
  • Eisner Award Winner Mariko Tamaki & Fan-Favorite Artist Brenda Hickey Celebrate Celluloid in ADVENTURE TIME: QUADRUPLE FEATURE #1 – Coming in July!
  • ROCKET RACCOON BLASTS INTO AN OVERSIZED SPECIAL CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF FURRY FURY WITH ROCKET RACCOON: ROCKET REWIND!
  • The Paley Museum | PAC-MAN NYC Chompionship 2026 Tournament (May 16)
  • BOOKLIST CALLS CYBERPUNK GRAPHIC NOVEL THE PRIVATE EYE “TRULY ONE OF A KIND” IN RAVE, STARRED REVIEW
  • Forty years later, the Star League rises again!
  • Hasbro and Marvel Reveals First Wave of Spider-Man: Brand New Day Products at CinemaCon 2026
  • FIRST LOOK at KRISTIN KREUK’S BLACK STAR
  • Heaven and Hell Will Never Be the Same: Prime Video Unveils Official Trailer for Epic Good Omens Finale 

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