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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…

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…

Comic News COMICS

BOOM! Announces ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ Comic Series

Newsdesk July 10, 2014 No Comments

BOOM! STUDIOS AND TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX CONSUMER PRODUCTS ANNOUNCE ‘DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES,’ THE FIRST COMIC BOOK SERIES TO TIE INTO THE NEW FILMS DAWN OF THE…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

IDW Publishing Launches Watchmen Artifact Edition at San Diego Comic-Con International

Newsdesk July 10, 2014 No Comments

An Evening With Dave Gibbons, With Ultra-Limited Version Of Book, Also Unveiled The highly anticipated Dave Gibbons Watchmen: Artifact Edition, produced in partnership with DC Entertainment, will make its debut…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

DC Entertainment Celebrates 75 Years of Batman with All-Star Panels at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2014 Featuring Frank Miller, Grant Morrison, Jim Lee, Geoff Johns and More!

Newsdesk July 10, 2014 No Comments

DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Present Unparalleled Line-Up of Batman Events Including ‘Gotham’ Premiere, ‘Assault on Arkham’ Premiere, Cape-Cowl-Create Art Exhibit, and a Star-Studded 1960s Batman TV Panel DC Entertainment…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Bluntman & Chronic Minimates Return to their Comic-Book Roots at SDCC!

Newsdesk July 10, 2014 No Comments

Look, up in the sky, it’s Bluntman and Chronic! The comic-book heroes created by director Kevin Smith are living the high life, with a variety of products coming out from…

Movie News MOVIES

MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY / Special Extended Look Now Available!

Newsdesk July 9, 2014 No Comments

Marvel Studios has released the special extended look for Marvel’s GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY. From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain…

TV TV News

BBC AMERICA Announces New Seasons of Orphan Black, Broadchurch and New Series

Newsdesk July 9, 2014 No Comments

BBC AMERICA ANNOUNCES NEW SEASONS OF ORPHAN BLACK, BROADCHURCH AND NEW DRAMA SERIES TATAU AND THE LAST KINGDOM BBC AMERICA’s General Manager, Perry Simon, made the following announcements today during…

Comic News COMICS

Jeff Smith Covers ROCKET RACCOON #1 for SDCC Exclusive Variant!

Newsdesk July 9, 2014 No Comments

Skottie Young’s brand new Rocket Raccoon series is taking the comic book industry by storm, garnering rave reviews from critics and fans alike! Today, Marvel is proud to unveil that…

Comic News COMICS

The Beginning of the End – Your New Look at DEATH OF WOLVERINE #1!

Newsdesk July 9, 2014 No Comments

He is many things to many people. A hero. A teacher. A friend. But now, the greatest X-Men hero will play a role he’s never played before! Today, Marvel is…

Comic News COMICS

THE SPREAD INFECTIOUS TO READERS

Newsdesk July 9, 2014 No Comments

The all-new ongoing science-fiction series sells out immediately, breeds second printing The first issue of Justin Jordan (DEAD BODY ROAD, the LUTHER STRODE series) and Kyle Strahm’s (HACK/SLASH, HAUNT) SPREAD,…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Funko San Diego Comic-Con 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT #6!

Newsdesk July 9, 2014 No Comments

Are you ready for Funko’s SDCC announcement number SIX?! We are giving away one of EVERY EXCLUSIVE! Each giveaway will run for two days (Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday) on our social…

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