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Fanboy Factor — Comics & Pop Culture with Perspective

Fanboy Factor — Comics & Pop Culture with Perspective

Coverage, reviews, and interviews across comics, movies, toys, and pop culture — with context and perspective.

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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…

Comic News COMICS

TINY ONION PROMOTES ERIC HARBURN TO DIRECTOR OF NARRATIVE & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF IN EXPANSION INTO MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT

Newsdesk April 3, 2026 No Comments

Harburn will lead Tiny Onion’s new Narrative department, overseeing storytelling across publishing, television, film, and games at the production house Led by CEO & Founder James Tynion IV, production house…

Conventions EVENTS

We SWEAR this isn’t a Mallrats reunion….

Newsdesk April 3, 2026 No Comments

Teen Heartthrob(and Mallrat) Alert! Jeremy London (T.S. Quint from Mallrats) is officially joining Super Jersey Comic Expo: Summer Spectacular on August 29th in Hillsborough, NJ! We’re now THREE cast members…

Comic News COMICS

Friendship is the ultimate weapon.

Newsdesk April 3, 2026 No Comments

XANAR & MR. TUXEDO Coming This Summer from Papercutz A Robot. A Penguin. And a Multiversal Threat That Only Friendship Can Stop. When a villain threatens every universe, only two…

Comic News COMICS

Not every win looks the same…

Newsdesk April 3, 2026 No Comments

Nakama Press Announces BEST FRIEND SHOW Winning Isn’t About the Ribbon, It’s About Who Stays by Your Side This summer, Mad Cave Studios’ Nakama Press imprint invites readers into the…

Toy News TOYS

Hasbro Taps the Fun Side of the Force with New STAR WARS Day–Themed Action Figures

Newsdesk April 3, 2026 No Comments

Hasbro has unveiled a special wave of STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES action figures in celebration of STAR WARS Day (May the 4th). Embracing the fun side of the Force,…

Conventions EVENTS

Oakland Welcomes Its First Comic Con In Over A Decade This May

Newsdesk April 3, 2026 No Comments

Comic Con Oakland Brings Comics, Art, Fandom and More With A Diverse Lineup of Creators and Guests Comic fans, creators, and pop culture enthusiasts are invited to experience the excitement…

Comic News COMICS

TIGRESS ISLAND DEBUT ISSUE RUSHED BACK TO PRINT AGAIN THIS WEEK

Newsdesk April 3, 2026 No Comments

Patrick Kindlon and EPHK’s bare-knuckled, grindhouse hit Tigress Island has sold out completely at the distributor level yet again. Image will rush Tigress Island #1 back to print this week…

Comic News COMICS

Hellboy Creator Mike Mignola Expands the Lands Unknown Universe with A New Graphic Novel, URI TUPKA AND THE DEVILS

Newsdesk April 3, 2026 No Comments

The Legendary Cartoonist’s New Graphic Novel Arrives from Dark Horse Comics in November 2026 This November, trailblazing cartoonist and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola will release his third original graphic novel…

Conventions EVENTS

The 2026 LCCAF Announces More Perks including Alex Ross Silver Surfer Print from Marvel Dimensions

Newsdesk April 2, 2026 No Comments

The 2026 Lake Como Comic Art Festival Announces More Perks Get an Exclusive Silver Surfer Fine Art Print by Alex Ross With Every Entry The Lake Como Comic Art Festival…

Comic News COMICS

Skybound Shares First Look at M.A.S.K. #1 by Dan Watters & Pye Parr

Newsdesk April 2, 2026 No Comments

The Next Phase of the Energon Universe Kicks off June 10! Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, shared a first look at preview…

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  • TINY ONION PROMOTES ERIC HARBURN TO DIRECTOR OF NARRATIVE & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF IN EXPANSION INTO MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT
  • We SWEAR this isn’t a Mallrats reunion….
  • Friendship is the ultimate weapon.
  • Not every win looks the same…
  • Hasbro Taps the Fun Side of the Force with New STAR WARS Day–Themed Action Figures
  • Oakland Welcomes Its First Comic Con In Over A Decade This May
  • TIGRESS ISLAND DEBUT ISSUE RUSHED BACK TO PRINT AGAIN THIS WEEK
  • Hellboy Creator Mike Mignola Expands the Lands Unknown Universe with A New Graphic Novel, URI TUPKA AND THE DEVILS
  • The 2026 LCCAF Announces More Perks including Alex Ross Silver Surfer Print from Marvel Dimensions
  • Skybound Shares First Look at M.A.S.K. #1 by Dan Watters & Pye Parr

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