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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…

Conventions EVENTS

Salt Lake Comic Con Sharpens Its Arrows for Big Bang In September with Simon Helberg, Stephen Amell and Jon Heder

Newsdesk July 8, 2014 No Comments

The saying goes that good things come in threes. Salt Lake Comic Con (http://saltlakecomiccon.com/) is proof of that as they announced that Simon Helberg, Stephen Amell and Jon Heder will…

Toy News TOYS

McFarlane Toys To Launch Highly Collectible and Revolutionary Building Block Sets for AMC’s “The Walking Dead” Franchise

Newsdesk July 8, 2014 No Comments

Famed artist and award-winning toy designer Todd McFarlane and McFarlane Toys are unveiling a revolutionary evolution in brick building toys based on television’s most watched drama, AMC’s The Walking Dead.…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

Marvel Joins Cosplayers for San Diego Comic-Con and Debuts Marvel Method: Cosplay

Newsdesk July 8, 2014 No Comments

Marvel Method: Cosplay is the first Marvel Original Video Series to go inside the process of building a Marvel costume, culminating in its big reveal at San Diego Comic-Con 2014.…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

DARK HORSE UNVEILS THE 2014 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE GAME OF THRONES® ITEMS!

Newsdesk July 8, 2014 No Comments

Following up on last week’s announcement of the first wave of Dark Horse’s 2014 Comic-Con exclusives comes the full slate of exclusive items based on the massively popular HBO series…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

BOOM!’s 15 Announcements Before Comic-Con: #5 – Archaia Announces New ‘Fraggle Rock’ Limited Series

Newsdesk July 8, 2014 No Comments

FR Journey to the Everspring #1 Cover A FRAGGLE ROCK: JOURNEY TO THE EVERSPRING #1 Main Cover by Jake Myler FR Journey to the Everspring #1 Cover B FRAGGLE ROCK:…

Comic News COMICS

Aaron & Garney Launch MEN OF WRATH for Marvel’s ICON Imprint in October!

Newsdesk July 8, 2014 No Comments

This October, New York Times bestselling writer Jason Aaron (Southern Bastards, Scalped) and fan-favorite artist Ron Garney (Thor: God of Thunder, Weapon X) team up once again for a gritty…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Super7 SDCC Update!

Newsdesk July 8, 2014 No Comments

In San Diego no one can hear you scream! It is nearly time for the most epic convention to end all conventions of the greatest things comic, sci-fi, fantasy, toy,…

Comic News COMICS

Marvel and Taschen Showcase 75 Years of Marvel Comics with the publishing of an all-new magnum opus: 75 YEARS OF MARVEL: FROM THE GOLDEN AGE TO THE SILVER SCREEN

Newsdesk July 8, 2014 No Comments

In celebration of Marvel’s 75th anniversary, this fall, TASCHEN presents 75 YEARS OF MARVEL: FROM THE GOLDEN AGE TO THE SILVER SCREEN, a 700+ page magnum opus of the most…

Toy News TOYS

UGLYDOLL enters the World of the 3D Printing with MakerBot Collaboration!

Newsdesk July 8, 2014 No Comments

Being different and unique is what Uglydoll™ is all about! That is why we are so excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with 3D Printing innovator MakerBot. MakerBot has enthusiastically…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

Diamond’s 2014 SDCC Booth and Panel Events

Newsdesk July 8, 2014 No Comments

A PREVIEWS Panel, giveaways, exclusive first-looks, signings and more set to take place at Comic Con During Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), Diamond Comic Distributors will be at the Diamond…

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