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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…

Comic News COMICS

REVISIT SILENT HILL IN A TERRIFYING NEW TALE

Newsdesk July 1, 2014 No Comments

‘Anne’s Story’ Reveals The Past! The nightmare-inducing series based on the hit video game series Silent Hill by Konami Digital Entertainment (“Konami”) returns to IDW this summer with a brand…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

BOOM!’s 15 Announcements Before Comic-Con: #1

Newsdesk July 1, 2014 No Comments

Starting today, July 1st, BOOM! Studios rolling out 15 announcements, one every weekday (except for July 4th, of course!), leading up to Comic-Con International in San Diego, which starts July…

EVENTS Other Events

Original Christopher Reeve Superman Costume up for Auction July 12, 2014

Newsdesk July 1, 2014 No Comments

Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 (June 1938) and subsequently appeared in various radio serials, television programs, films, newspaper strips, and video games. He quickly became one of the…

TV TV News

TUNE-IN FOR AMC’S “DEAD, WHITE AND BLUE” WEEKEND FEATURING THE WALKING DEAD MARATHON AND A SNEAK PEEK OF SEASON 5

Newsdesk June 30, 2014 No Comments

CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH THE WALKING DEAD TUNE-IN FOR AMC’S “DEAD, WHITE AND BLUE” WEEKEND FEATURING THE WALKING DEAD MARATHON AND TALKING DEAD SEASON 5 PREVIEW SPECIAL FROM FRIDAY, JULY 4…

Comic News COMICS

DEADPOOL’s ART OF WAR #1 Rewrites the Book on Warfare This October!

Newsdesk June 30, 2014 No Comments

It’s been called the definitive work on military strategy and tactics. Sun Tzu’s seminal Art of War has influenced warfare for hundreds of years. From the battlefield to business and…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Transformers Cybertron: The Complete Series 7-DVD set hits Aug 5, 2014 from Shout! Factory

Newsdesk June 30, 2014 No Comments

TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON: THE COMPLETE SERIES Relive the Adventures of This Classic Animated TV Series in One Complete Set OWN THIS COLLECTIBLE 7-DVD SET ON AUGUST 5, 2014 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

VALIANT Heads South for FLORIDA SUPERCON – This Weekend in Miami!

Newsdesk June 30, 2014 No Comments

From Thursday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 6th, join Valiant for a holiday weekend packed with signings, special guests, and convention-only exclusives, only at Florida Supercon – Miami’s largest comic…

Conventions EVENTS

Barrows, Bennett, McKone and Storrie Come to Baltimore! Tickets Now on Sale!

Newsdesk June 30, 2014 No Comments

As we welcome even more guests to join the Baltimore Comic-Con, we are thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale at www.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets for the Baltimore Comic-Con’s premiere inaugural…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Funko San Diego Comic-Con 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT #3!

Newsdesk June 30, 2014 No Comments

Another SDCC announcement from Funko! Remember… 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…

Conventions EVENTS TV TV News

WBTV/DCE Comic-Con 2014 Release: Saturday Night

Newsdesk June 30, 2014 No Comments

WARNER BROS. TELEVISION AND DC ENTERTAINMENT JOIN FORCES TO PRESENT THE FIRST EVER WBTV/DC ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY NIGHT, FEATURING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF GOTHAM AND MUCH MORE ON SATURDAY, JULY 26,…

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