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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…

Movie News MOVIES

FROM THE CAPITOL | PRESIDENT SNOW’S SECOND PANEM ADDRESS: UNITY

Newsdesk July 9, 2014 No Comments

CITIZENS OF PANEM: Never have we been more unified as a nation. The Capitol and the districts are bound together in solidarity, striving to forge a stronger future. To commemorate…

Comic News COMICS

IDW PUBLISHING, HASBRO, AND HERITAGE AUCTIONS COMBINE FORCES TO GIVE KIDS THE WORLD

Newsdesk July 9, 2014 No Comments

One-Of-A-Kind My Little Pony Comic Variant And Original Artwork To Be Auctioned For Charity My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fast became the best-selling comic in IDW’s history and last…

Conventions EVENTS

Win a Peavey TMNT Guitar at Diamond’s Booth During SDCC

Newsdesk July 9, 2014 No Comments

During the Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), Diamond Comic Distributors will be stationed at Booth #2401 offering fans the opportunity to win a Limited Edition 2014 Comic-Con Eastman/Laird Rockmaster® Glow-in-the-Dark…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

‘Uncle Grandpa’ Creative Team and Release Date Announced

Newsdesk July 9, 2014 No Comments

CARTOON NETWORK’S UNCLE GRANDPA SAYS ‘GOOD MORNIN’!’ TO KABOOM! Uncle Grandpa #1 Main Cover UNCLE GRANDPA #1 Main Cover by Bob Flynn Earlier this year, KaBOOM!, an award-winning imprint of…

Conventions EVENTS

WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT TO DELIVER UNPARALLELED SHOWCASE OF UPCOMING CONTENT TO COMIC-CON CROWD

Newsdesk July 9, 2014 No Comments

Warner Bros.’ divisions—Pictures, Television, Interactive, Home Entertainment and DC Entertainment—prepare to dazzle fans of all ages, each with its own variety of panels and presentations, including “The Hobbit” Trilogy, “Gotham,”…

TV TV News

‘The Flash’: Robbie Amell Cast as Firestorm

Newsdesk July 9, 2014 No Comments

From Variety: JULY 9, 2014 | 10:00AM PT “The Flash” cast has received another super boost, with Robbie Amell set to remain in the CW family after landing the recurring…

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Bluewater Previews for July 9, 2014: Vincent Price, God Project, Julie Kagawa: The Iron King

Staff Writer July 9, 2014 No Comments

Bluewater Productions is proud to showcase some new issues and for everyone something! From Manga to SF, from Horror, to Bio-Comics, from ongoing issues to oneshots!! Vincent Price: Night Terror…

Comic News COMICS SPOTLIGHT

Hurry Help and Support This Indie Comic Book Company! Pronto!

Staff Writer July 9, 2014 No Comments

One of the great perks of writing for Fanboy Factor is highlighting my friends and comic book projects that are fun and amazing! Such is the case of Pronto Comics!…

COLUMNS Editorial Four Color Comments Opinion SPOTLIGHT

Four Color Comments: 25 Years Later, And Tim Burton’s Batman Still Sucks

Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher July 8, 2014 1 Comment

At the risk of being extremely unpopular, let me set the record straight, I did not like Tim Burton’s Batman. I know I just put a target on my back,…

Conventions EVENTS

ARROW’s Stephen Amell to Emcee WBTV’s Night of DC Entertainment at SDCC

Newsdesk July 8, 2014 No Comments

OUT OF THE SHADOWS AND INTO THE LIMELIGHT OLIVER QUEEN HIMSELF, ARROW STAR STEPHEN AMELL, TO SERVE AS MASTER OF CEREMONIES AS WARNER BROS. TELEVISION PRESENTS A NIGHT OF DC…

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