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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…

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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…

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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…

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…

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NEW CIVIL WAR CELEBRATION VARIANT COVERS DELIVER EPIC HERO VS. HERO MATCHUPS

Newsdesk March 9, 2026 No Comments

Marking 20 years of the groundbreaking Marvel Comics epic, new CIVIL WAR CELEBRATION VARIANT COVERS arrive in comic shops this May. It’s been 20 years since Marvel Comics pit their…

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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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