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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…

TV TV News

New “TEEN TITANS GO!” Clip

Newsdesk June 27, 2014 No Comments

“Money Grandma” New Episode Airs Thursday, July 3 6:00/5:00c on Cartoon Network When Robin starts a smear campaign against all of the other Titans so that he can be relected…

EVENTS Movie News MOVIES Screenings

MARVEL AND IMAX GIVE FANS WORLDWIDE AN AMAZING FIRST LOOK AT MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Newsdesk June 27, 2014 No Comments

MARVEL AND IMAX GIVE FANS WORLDWIDE AN AMAZING FIRST LOOK AT THIS SUMMER’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EPIC ADVENTURE— MARVEL’S “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY” MARVEL’S “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY”: AN IMAX® 3D…

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Tickets are Now On Sale for the 2014 Baltimore Comic-Con!

Newsdesk June 27, 2014 No Comments

The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for this year’s show, our premiere inaugural three-day event taking place September 5-7, 2014 at the Baltimore…

TV TV News

DOCTOR WHO RETURNS TO BBC AMERICA AUGUST 23RD

Newsdesk June 27, 2014 No Comments

A NEW ERA BEGINS SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 8:00PM ET ON BBC AMERICA BBC AMERICA releases a brand-new teaser and image in advance of new Doctor Peter Capaldi’s first season Feature-length…

Comic News COMICS

Original Avengers Return in ‘Steed and Mrs. Peel: We’re Needed’

Newsdesk June 27, 2014 No Comments

Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is pleased to announce the July debut of a groovy new limited series that celebrates the cornerstone of modern spy fiction: STEED AND MRS. PEEL: WE’RE…

Toy News TOYS

Exclusive Marvel Select Savage Hulk Figure Now at Marvelshop.com!

Newsdesk June 27, 2014 No Comments

Since he was first introduced in 1962, the Incredible Hulk’s fame has grown by leaps and bounds. From the pages of his Marvel comic book, to the live-action TV series…

Toy News TOYS

Hikari Friday TRANSFORMERS!

Newsdesk June 27, 2014 No Comments

Are you ready for Hikari Friday?! This Friday, we are giving away TWO brand new characters in our line of Hikari Sofubi Figures! We are holding the giveaway via our…

Comic News COMICS

WE SAVED THE WORST FOR LAST! YOE BOOKS & IDW PRESENT THE WORST OF EERIE PUBLICATIONS

Newsdesk June 27, 2014 No Comments

Another Gory Edition In The Chilling Archives Of Horror Comics This September, children will go back to school and the leaves on the trees will turn golden as they greet…

TV TV News

Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fights Back With An All-New Episode Debuting Sunday, June 29, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT)

Newsdesk June 26, 2014 No Comments

Don’t miss an all-new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles this Sunday, June 29, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT) premiering on Nickelodeon. In “Vengeance is Mine,” Leo goes behind Splinter’s back when he…

Movie News MOVIES

FROM THE CAPITOL | PRESIDENT SNOW’S PANEM ADDRESS

Newsdesk June 26, 2014 No Comments

The Capitol mandates your viewing of President Snow’s official Panem Address, “Together as One.” Watch the address now and register for Capitol TV updates at www.TheCapitol.PN. PRESIDENT SNOW’S PANEM ADDRESS…

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