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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 SPOTLIGHT

Who Is The Spirit?

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 2, 2026 No Comments

Learn a little bit about one of Will Eisner's greatest creations, the crime fighter, the Spirit! https://youtu.be/sRDvcdCSEhk?si=kr5WFNKuUUNXfKYo Below is a list of comics and books (published in English) that feature…

SPOTLIGHT Toy Reviews TOYS

Fanhome Expands Its Star Trek Line — But Stability Remains a Problem

Dan Kleiner March 1, 2026 No Comments

A new release of miniatures from the Fanhome Star Trek line increases the number of ships available to 32. Each starship also comes with a 16-page magazine that profiles it…

Comic News COMICS SPOTLIGHT

Who Is Will Eisner?

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher March 1, 2026 No Comments

To start the celebration of Will Eisner Week, learn about Will Eisner. One of the most influential comic book creators and father of the Graphic Novel. https://youtu.be/pM54Iw18sQY?si=PJ8MPrRz5gH_G8GH RECOMMENDED READING GRAPHIC…

COLUMNS Interviews SPOTLIGHT

Talking With Joseph Karg

Anthony Andujar Jr. February 28, 2026 No Comments

Joseph Karg is an illustrator, educator, and founder of the boutique imprint Soup Drunk Princess, known for championing experimentation and creative independence. His latest project, I FEEL DOOMED: A Comics…

SPOTLIGHT TV TV Reviews

Monarch Season 2 Deepens the Mythology: A Stronger Foundation for the MonsterVerse

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher February 27, 2026 No Comments

Season 1 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters unfolds across two timelines. In 2015, G-Day survivor Cate Randa (Anna Sawai) — a reference to the day Godzilla first publicly emerged and…

COLUMNS Editorial SPOTLIGHT

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

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher February 26, 2026 No Comments

By the 1970s, the world felt different — and comic books felt it too. As trust in institutions eroded and certainty gave way to doubt, comics turned away from bright…

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…

Comic News COMICS

GO ON AN ADVENTURE WITH MACE WINDU BEFORE “THE PHANTOM MENACE” IN ALL-NEW HYPERSPACE STORIES GRAPHIC NOVEL

Newsdesk March 5, 2026 No Comments

Mace takes aim at what it means to be a hero! The Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories original graphic novel series from Dark Horse Comics continues with Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories—Mace.…

Toy News TOYS

Hasbro Announces New Action Figures Based on Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord TV Series

Newsdesk March 5, 2026 No Comments

Hasbro revealed several new additions to the popular STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES product line! To prepare for the April 6th premiere of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord animated…

Comic News COMICS

THE FUTURE RECLAIMS BISHOP IN NEW SOLO SERIES!

Newsdesk March 5, 2026 No Comments

This June, Bishop, the X-Men’s iconic time-traveling mutant, headlines a new solo series by Saladin Ahmed and Mario Santoro. BISHOP, the energy-absorbing powerhouse X-Man, hails from one of mutantkind’s darkest…

Comic News COMICS

Your First Look at G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Baroness #1 by Joëlle Jones & Declan Shalvey 

Newsdesk March 5, 2026 No Comments

Cobra's Iconic Baroness Executes Her Mysterious Mission on April 1 Today , Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company  Hasbro, revealed a first look at interior pages from G.I. JOE:…

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The Beginning of the End: The Boys Releases Final Season Official Trailer

Newsdesk March 5, 2026 No Comments

The fifth and final season of The Boys, from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on April 8, 2026 https://youtu.be/XNQbH1SDPRk?si=NiXxnjoQDrCc0aq5 Today, Prime Video…

Comic News COMICS

Humble Bundle Offers Top Titles from Popular Publishers!

Newsdesk March 5, 2026 No Comments

Supporting Great Causes for a Massive Digital Haul! Right now Humble Bundle is offering fans an unprecedented and massive deal for digital comics! A baker's dozen of publishers have come…

TV TV News

TRAILER + KEY ART DEBUT: Hulu Original Series “The Testaments”

Newsdesk March 5, 2026 No Comments

Check out the all-new trailer and key art for “The Testaments,” a new chapter from the showrunner and executive producers of “The Handmaid's Tale.” https://youtu.be/KpWyxrPqkeA?si=-fe6kSjWtCnnGqCm “The Testaments” premieres April 8…

Comic News COMICS

TOXIC AVENGER VOLUME 2: LOVE AND BLIGHT finds Toxie shambling through horror, crime, science fiction, romance, and fantasy stories!

Newsdesk March 4, 2026 No Comments

Next Wednesday March 11, acclaimed Syracuse-based comic book publisher AHOY Comics will publish TOXIC AVENGER VOLUME 2: LOVE AND BLIGHT, the trade paperback collection of the latest comic book adventure…

Comic News COMICS

“THE ART OF OCTOPATH TRAVELER: 2020-2023” OFFICIALLY RELEASED IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME BY DARK HORSE BOOKS 

Newsdesk March 4, 2026 No Comments

Explore the full-color hardcover book filled with creator commentary and intricate art Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2020-2023, to be published officially in…

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  • There Were Stories: The Evolution of Comic Books: The Dark Age
  • GO ON AN ADVENTURE WITH MACE WINDU BEFORE “THE PHANTOM MENACE” IN ALL-NEW HYPERSPACE STORIES GRAPHIC NOVEL
  • Hasbro Announces New Action Figures Based on Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord TV Series
  • THE FUTURE RECLAIMS BISHOP IN NEW SOLO SERIES!
  • Your First Look at G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Baroness #1 by Joëlle Jones & Declan Shalvey 
  • The Beginning of the End: The Boys Releases Final Season Official Trailer
  • Humble Bundle Offers Top Titles from Popular Publishers!
  • TRAILER + KEY ART DEBUT: Hulu Original Series “The Testaments”
  • TOXIC AVENGER VOLUME 2: LOVE AND BLIGHT finds Toxie shambling through horror, crime, science fiction, romance, and fantasy stories!
  • “THE ART OF OCTOPATH TRAVELER: 2020-2023” OFFICIALLY RELEASED IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME BY DARK HORSE BOOKS 

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