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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 News

Pre-Orders now open for Blu-ray release of “Beware the Batman: Dark Justice”

Newsdesk June 26, 2014 No Comments

PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN FOR WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION BLU-RAY RELEASE OF “BEWARE THE BATMAN: DARK JUSTICE” AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 Pre-orders are now open for Warner Archive Collection’s Blu-ray™ release of…

Toy News TOYS

My Little Pony Series 2 Mystery Minis Series

Newsdesk June 26, 2014 No Comments

If you loved Series 1 of our My Little Pony Mystery Minis… You’re in luck! We’ve got more for you to love! We have 10 new lovable petite Mystery Minis!…

Toy News TOYS

SIN CITY AND HONG KONG COLLIDE IN A LIMITED-EDITION VINYL FIGURE FROM FRANK MILLER AND ERIC SO!

Newsdesk June 26, 2014 No Comments

The masters of two mediums come together with an all-new, limited-edition vinyl figure of Sin City’s beloved brute, Marv! This unique interpretation of Marv was created by Eric So, a…

Comic News COMICS

C.O.W.L. called MAD MEN-esque

Newsdesk June 26, 2014 No Comments

The second issue of the hit new superhero series sells out immediately, rushed to a second print The second issue of Kyle Higgins (Batman, Nightwing), Alec Siegel (Captain America, Avengers),…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Super7 at SDCC!

Newsdesk June 26, 2014 No Comments

It’s nearly time for the mighty San Diego Comic-Con, and Super7 has some huge surprises in store! We have been diligently working all year under the strictest secrecy on three…

Comic News COMICS

SUPREME: BLUE ROSE—A science fiction mystery take on the classic superhero

Newsdesk June 26, 2014 No Comments

The ethereal and haunting new beginning from Warren Ellis Bestselling writer Warren Ellis (TREES, Planetary) and Tula Lotay (ELEPHANTMEN, The Witching Hour) re-introduce the central Image Comics character Supreme with…

Comic News COMICS

POLITICAL CARTOON HISTORY COMES ALIVE WITH WHAT FOOLS THESE MORALS BE: THE STORY OF PUCK!

Newsdesk June 26, 2014 No Comments

The Most Important U.S. Political Satire and Cartoon Magazine Gets Collected Published from 1877 to 1918, Puck was America’s first successful humor magazine. It was also the most influential American…

Conventions EVENTS

Wizard World To Expand Its Comic Con Schedule To A Minimum Of 22 Shows In 2015

Newsdesk June 26, 2014 No Comments

Planned Circuit Includes At Least Nine New Cities Including San Jose, Fort Lauderdale, Cleveland, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Des Moines, Madison, Greenville Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) plans to expand…

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

Wizard World Philadelphia 2014. The sights and smells. Pt 1.

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor June 26, 2014 4 Comments

It’s hard to believe that yet another Wizard World has come and gone. But, here we are again, with Wizard World Philadelphia 2014 already in the history books. This year’s…

SPOTLIGHT TV TV Reviews

Best of Arrow Season 2 Awards (CW)

June 26, 2014 No Comments

Hi there, and welcome to the 2014 Arrow Awards! Not really…this is more like a supplement to the Arrow season 2 review that I posted Monday morning. The review covered…

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