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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…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment Reviews

Home Entertainment Review: Scooby Doo: Wrestlemania Mystery (Warner Home Video)

July 3, 2014 1 Comment

I LOVE professional wrestling. I know, it’s hokey. But I’ve been a fan since the age of five and, well, I love the combination of athleticism and ridiculous soap opera…

COLUMNS Conventions EVENTS SPOTLIGHT The jman Sayeth...: TOYS

Wizard World Philadelphia 2014. The sights and smells. Pt 2.

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor July 3, 2014 No Comments

Click here to check out Part 1. Along with the usual amounts of toys, comics and art work, many of the dealers were selling statues. This one particular dealer was…

Conventions EVENTS TV TV News

Warner Bros. Television Group at Comic-Con 2014

Newsdesk July 2, 2014 No Comments

WARNER BROS. TELEVISION GROUP AMPS UP THE ACTION AT COMIC-CON® 2014 WITH SUPER HEROES, SUPER-VILLAINS, SCIENTISTS, VAMPIRES, VIGILANTES AND A MASSIVE SATURDAY NIGHT EVENT WITH DC ENTERTAINMENT Studio Brings 15…

TV TV News

New Clip From The Flash

Newsdesk July 2, 2014 No Comments

The CW has released a new video from the upcoming The Flash TV show. The Flash – Detective Pretty Boy Interview He may be pretty, but there’s only one man…

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announces Comic-Con panel, releases sizzle video for Batman: The Complete Television Series

Newsdesk July 2, 2014 No Comments

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will officially unveil the details of its highly-anticipated November 2014 release of “Batman: The Complete Television Series” at a Comic-Con International panel – featuring special guests…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Funko San Diego Comic-Con 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT #4!

Newsdesk July 2, 2014 No Comments

It’s Funko’s fourth SDCC announcement! I doubt you’ve all forgotten… We are giving away one of EVERY EXCLUSIVE! Each giveaway will run for two days (Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday) on our…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

DARK HORSE UNVEILS FIRST WAVE OF 2014 COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVE BOOKS AND PRODUCTS

Newsdesk July 2, 2014 No Comments

The year’s most anticipated event will host more exclusive Dark Horse merchandise than ever before! July means the most anticipated event of the year in pop culture is just weeks…

Toy News TOYS

On Sale This Week: Marvel Select Movie Falcon Figure!

Newsdesk July 2, 2014 No Comments

By now, collectors have picked up the Marvel Select action figure of Captain America, as he appears in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and hopefully they’re as happy with him…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

BOOM!’s 15 Announcements Before Comic-Con: #2

Newsdesk July 2, 2014 No Comments

ARCHAIA RELAUNCHES ‘SPERA’ WITH LONG-FORM GRAPHIC NOVEL FORMAT BEGINNING WITH ‘ASCENSION OF THE STARLESS’ VOL. 1 Archaia, the award-winning imprint of publisher BOOM! Studios, is pleased to announce the October…

Comic News COMICS

The final countdown: appeal for help with lost Judge Dredd newspaper strips

Newsdesk July 2, 2014 No Comments

In May, 2000 AD appealed to its readers to help solve a mystery – and they replied in spades! The legendary British comic book asked fans to track down key…

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