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

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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 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…

Toy News TOYS

Diamond Select Toys Teams with Kevin Smith on New View Askew Merchandise

Newsdesk July 28, 2014 No Comments

With his library of cult-favorite films and regular geek-centric podcasts released through his company SModCo, director and author Kevin Smith is geek royalty, holding court each year in the legendary…

Comic News COMICS

CAPTAIN AMERICA & THE MIGHTY AVENGERS #1 Takes Flight This November!

Newsdesk July 28, 2014 No Comments

This November, Sam Wilson takes the Mighty Avengers higher, further and bigger than ever before in CAPTAIN AMERICA & THE MIGHTY AVENGERS #1 – an all-new series launching as part…

Comic News COMICS

All Eyes On IDW At Comic-Con International 2014!

Newsdesk July 28, 2014 No Comments

New Series, Archival Collections, And Monumental Crossovers Announced The eyes of the world were watching San Diego Comic-Con International 2014 for major announcements and this year IDW Publishing took the…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Gag Reel – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – The Complete First Season

Newsdesk July 28, 2014 No Comments

In celebration of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – The Complete First Season coming to DVD and Blu-ray on September 9th Disney has released an entertaining video of the gag reel from…

Comic News COMICS

GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ARTIST ALICIA KEYS MAKES HER CHILDREN’S BOOK DEBUT THIS AUGUST AT IDW

Newsdesk July 28, 2014 No Comments

‘Blue Moon: From The Journals Of Mama Mae And LeeLee’ Is An Adventure Fit For All-Ages Today, 15-time Grammy® award winning Alicia Keys announced the expansion of her groundbreaking storytelling…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Marvel’s “Iron Man & Captain America: Heroes United” available July 29th

Newsdesk July 28, 2014 No Comments

Iron Man and Captain America join forces in a new, original animated adventure, “Marvel’s Iron Man & Captain America: Heroes United” available only on Digital HD, On-Demand and Disney Movies…

Conventions EVENTS

Calafiore, Chen, Curtis, Kitchen, and Stanton at the Baltimore Comic-Con!

Newsdesk July 28, 2014 No Comments

Join the Baltimore Comic-Con at the Baltimore Convention Center this fall for our inaugural 3-day event on Friday-Sunday, September 5-7, 2014! Joining us in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for our 10th…

Comic News COMICS

Yes, You Guessed Right: We’re Doing ‘Escape from New York’ Comics!

Newsdesk July 28, 2014 No Comments

This is to officially announce that yes, BOOM! Studios will be publishing ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK comics, starting in December! High Crimes and DEAD LETTERS writer Christopher Sebela will be…

Movie News MOVIES

OUR LEADER THE MOCKINGJAY TEASER TRAILER IS HERE!

Newsdesk July 28, 2014 No Comments

The wait is finally over! See the BRAND NEW teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated film: THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1. The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues…

Conventions EVENTS

San Diego Comic-Con International vs. Salt Lake Comic Con

Newsdesk July 28, 2014 No Comments

On Friday, July 25, 2014 Salt Lake Comic Con (http://saltlakecomiccon.com/) organizers received a cease and desist order from San Diego Comic-Con International asserting that Salt Lake Comic Con cannot use…

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