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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 Conventions EVENTS

BOOM! STUDIOS RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON FOR ITS NINTH STRAIGHT YEAR

Newsdesk July 8, 2014 No Comments

Award-winning comic book publisher BOOM! Studios and its imprints, KaBOOM!, BOOM! Box, and Archaia, announced today it will return to exhibit at Comic-Con International in San Diego (San Diego Comic-Con,…

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Fanboy Factor Podcast Episode 5: Is DC trying to be Marvel?

Fanboy Factor July 8, 2014 1 Comment

Brian Isaacs and your friendly neighborhood jman are back talking bout this week’s comic book rumors and news. From Don Rosa’s recent antics at Heroes Con to what’s wrong with…

Conventions EVENTS

Barnes & Noble Celebrates Pop Culture in Its Stores Nationwide Beginning July 18

Newsdesk July 7, 2014 No Comments

“Get Pop-Cultured™ with Barnes & Noble” Brings to Life Your Favorite Books, Comics, Superheroes, Movies, TV Shows and More at Your Local Barnes & Noble Through August 10 Highlights Include…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Funko San Diego Comic-Con 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT #5!

Newsdesk July 7, 2014 No Comments

It’s Funko’s FIFTH SDCC announcement! We are giving away one of EVERY EXCLUSIVE! Each giveaway will run for two days (Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday) on our social media handles. We will…

Comic News COMICS

CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 Asks – Who Is The New Captain America?

Newsdesk July 7, 2014 No Comments

This October, bear witness to the next exciting phase of the Marvel Universe, as the torch is passed and a new hero will rise. Today, Marvel is proud to officially…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

IDW ANNOUNCES SDCC 2014 EXCLUSIVES & DEBUTS

Newsdesk July 7, 2014 No Comments

The Most Important Books You Will Buy This Year! There is something for everyone on this year’s IDW San Diego Comic Con International exclusives list! See below for the must-haves…

Conventions EVENTS

Yeun, Bautista, Bennett, Marsters, Headline Celebrities At Inaugural Wizard World Richmond Comic Con

Newsdesk July 7, 2014 No Comments

WWE® Hall of Famer Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat™, Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Tudyk, Eliza Dushku, Michael Madsen, Jon Bernthal, Michael Rooker, Top Comics Creators At Pop Culture Festival At…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

IMAGE EXPO comes to SAN DIEGO

Newsdesk July 7, 2014 No Comments

Image Comics announces Expo will kick-off San Diego Comic-Con festivities For the first time ever, the highly-anticipated Image Expo, a showcase for one of the biggest publishers in the industry,…

Conventions EVENTS

Case, Feister, Kemple, Woodall, and Yates at Baltimore Comic-Con! Buy Your Tickets Now!

Newsdesk July 7, 2014 No Comments

Tickets for the 2014 Baltimore Comic-Con are now on sale at www.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets! It is the show’s premiere inaugural three-day event, held at the Baltimore Convention Center on September 5-7, 2014.…

Toy News TOYS

Captain Action Custom Figure Contest

Newsdesk July 7, 2014 No Comments

Announcing the Captain Action Custom Figure Contest! As the Original Superhero Action Figure, Captain Action is all about customization, change and the power of imagination. We’re thrilled to announce the…

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