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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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Fanboy Factor — Comics & Pop Culture with Perspective

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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.…

SPOTLIGHT TV TV Reviews

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

Skybound Comet, Image Comics & Hasbro Share First Look at TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever-Bot Swap! 

Newsdesk March 2, 2026 No Comments

The New Worst Bot Ever OGN from Brian ‘Smitty’ Smith and Marz Jr. arrives June 2026 Praise for TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever – Meet Ballpoint!  “A fun TRANSFORMERS story that lets…

Comic News COMICS

GERT GOES ON LINE-WIDE IMAGE COMICS RAMPAGE IN I HATE FAIRYLAND TEAM-UP VARIANT BLOODBATH THIS APRIL

Newsdesk March 2, 2026 No Comments

When Spawn team-up variants were announced, Gert was annoyed. When Youngblood team-ups were unveiled, Gert began sharpening her axe. And when Invincible team-up variants were revealed, Gert screeched: “I HATE…

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LARRY HAMA joins Super Jersey Summer Spectacular in Hillsborough, NJ!

Newsdesk March 2, 2026 No Comments

Appearing all-day on August 29th, 2026! Larry Hama is widely known as The Godfather of modern G.I. Joe as we know it, having created many facets of the franchise that…

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…

Comic News COMICS

COMING THIS FALL: Magnetic Press and Oni Press Reveal a Stunning Array of Upcoming Graphic Novels

Newsdesk February 27, 2026 No Comments

From the Far Future to the Ancient Past, These Eight Excellent Titles Present Profound Reflections, Mythic Adventures, and Breathtaking Artwork From Around the World GEAR UP FOR A GLOBAL SELECTION…

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Maverick Announces PRINCESS GWENEVERE × KING ARTHUR COLLECTION

Newsdesk February 27, 2026 No Comments

All Four Volumes. One Never-Before-Seen Crossover. A Definitive YA Fantasy Collection. Mad Cave Studios and Maverick bring together iconic fantasy properties in the PRINCESS GWENEVERE × KING ARTHUR COLLECTION, a…

Comic News COMICS

CRUSADE COMICS SPECIAL WOLVERINE/SHI: DARK NIGHT OF JUDGMENT #1 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION IS NOW LIVE!

Newsdesk February 27, 2026 No Comments

LIMITED CELEBRATION VARIANTS OF THE LEGENDARY CROSSOVER EVENT WITH MARVEL AT WWW.BILLYTUCCI.COM A quarter-century ago one extraordinary crossover event shook the comics’ world… an unlikely partnering between industry leader, Marvel…

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