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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…

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

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…

COLUMNS Interviews SPOTLIGHT

Talking With Fred Van Lente

Anthony Andujar Jr. March 2, 2026 No Comments

Comic book writer Fred Van Lente has built a career blending sharp humor, deep research, and imaginative world-building across some of the industry’s most recognizable publishers. Known for acclaimed runs…

Conventions EVENTS

ITHACON 49: Early Buyers Score Exclusive Swag Bags

Newsdesk March 30, 2026 No Comments

Thousands of comics, graphic novels, hardcovers given away The Comic Book Club of Ithaca is thrilled to announce that tickets are officially on sale for ITHACON 49. Scheduled for April…

Toy News TOYS

Gear Up for April Pool’s Day, 4/1!

Newsdesk March 30, 2026 No Comments

In honor of April Pool’s Day this year, join your favorite Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool, as he gears up to make the day all about him. Everyone’s favorite wisecracking…

Toy News TOYS

WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY CELEBRATES “RABBIT SEASON” WITH MONTH-LONG LOONEY TUNES SPRING EVENT

Newsdesk March 30, 2026 No Comments

Fans Can Enjoy Gaming Integrations, New Content, Livestreams, Retail Collections, Live Appearances and More Featuring Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny and the Looney Tunes Crew Spring has officially sprung, and Warner…

Comic News COMICS

Skybound, Image & Hasbro Unveil Energon Universe Special 2026 Variant Covers

Newsdesk March 30, 2026 No Comments

Get ready for all-new action from TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, VOID RIVALS & M.A.S.K.! Praise for the Energon Universe: “If you’ve been sleeping on the Energon Universe, the franchise that’s pumped…

Conventions EVENTS

Ennis, Grønbekk, Harris, Lee, Schultz, and Vazquez come to Baltimore Comic-Con 2026 Easter Sale at CC&C!

Newsdesk March 30, 2026 No Comments

he Baltimore Comic-Con returns to the Inner Harbor's Baltimore Convention Center on September 25-27, 2026. The Baltimore Comic-Con is thrilled to welcome Garth Ennis, Torunn Grønbekk, Tony Harris, Jae Lee,…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment Announces Speed Racer on 4K UHD

Newsdesk March 30, 2026 No Comments

FROM VISIONARY DIRECTORS THE WACHOWSKI’S WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) AVAILABLE ON 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM AND DIGITAL ON MAY…

Comic News COMICS

LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight Videogame Celebrates Free Comic Book Day with Comic Tie-In, Arriving May 2

Newsdesk March 30, 2026 No Comments

New Standalone Story – The LEGO Batman Returns – Pays Homage to the Dark Knight’s History in Media Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, DC, and The LEGO Group today announced…

Movie News MOVIES

CRIME 101 // Starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo – Coming to Prime Video April 1!

Newsdesk March 30, 2026 No Comments

Starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte From Director/Writer Bart Layton https://youtu.be/hKSV66DBTdA?si=plYwM64yI_PRFIV- Set against the sun-bleached grit of…

Comic News COMICS

NEW GENRE-BENDING HORROR GRAPHIC NOVEL ‘CHAPLAIN’ DUE OUT JULY 7, 2026 FROM STORM KING COMICS

Newsdesk March 27, 2026 No Comments

Existential Terror and Gruesome Body Horror for fans of The Thing and In The Mouth of Madness Meet Creators Brad & Wesley Sun at C2E2 this weekend in Chicago in…

Comic News COMICS

EYE-POPPING HEAD LOPPER COVERS REVEALED AHEAD OF SERIES RETURN NEXT MONTH

Newsdesk March 27, 2026 No Comments

An all-new story arc of the Head Lopper series by Andrew MacLean will kick off with an extra-length issue in April from Image Comics—just in time to mark the 10…

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  • ITHACON 49: Early Buyers Score Exclusive Swag Bags
  • Gear Up for April Pool’s Day, 4/1!
  • WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY CELEBRATES “RABBIT SEASON” WITH MONTH-LONG LOONEY TUNES SPRING EVENT
  • Skybound, Image & Hasbro Unveil Energon Universe Special 2026 Variant Covers
  • Ennis, Grønbekk, Harris, Lee, Schultz, and Vazquez come to Baltimore Comic-Con 2026 Easter Sale at CC&C!
  • Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment Announces Speed Racer on 4K UHD
  • LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight Videogame Celebrates Free Comic Book Day with Comic Tie-In, Arriving May 2
  • CRIME 101 // Starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo – Coming to Prime Video April 1!
  • NEW GENRE-BENDING HORROR GRAPHIC NOVEL ‘CHAPLAIN’ DUE OUT JULY 7, 2026 FROM STORM KING COMICS
  • EYE-POPPING HEAD LOPPER COVERS REVEALED AHEAD OF SERIES RETURN NEXT MONTH

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