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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…

Toy News TOYS

On Sale This Week from DST: Star Wars, Pulp Fiction, Marvel Select and The Walking Dead

Newsdesk June 25, 2014 No Comments

It’s another big week for Diamond Select Toys, with four items shipping to comic shops across North America! But while one of them is definitely a toy, three are items…

Comic News COMICS

Alternative Comics Joins Sequential iPad App

Newsdesk June 25, 2014 No Comments

Alternative Comics, the graphic novel and comic book publisher established in 1993 by Jeff Mason, announced today that several of its books will now be available digitally on SEQUENTIAL, the…

Comic News COMICS

Dan Abnett Returns for GUARDIANS 3000 – A New Ongoing Series!

Newsdesk June 25, 2014 No Comments

Fan-Favorite Writer Returns for Series Starring the Original Team! Because YOU demanded it! This October, blast off into the far unknown and the future of the Marvel Universe for GUARDIANS…

TV TV News

THE CW NETWORK ANNOUNCES FALL 2014 PREMIERE DATES

Newsdesk June 25, 2014 No Comments

The Season Kicks Off with a Two-Night Concert, THE IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL, Monday, September 29 and Tuesday, September 30 Thursday Nights Bring Intrigue and Upheaval When THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and…

Comic News COMICS

PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES COMICS ARE BACK FOR THE BRAINS!

Newsdesk June 25, 2014 No Comments

Dark Horse Comics is thrilled to bring you the second official Plants vs. Zombies series, released in a partnership with PopCap Games, creators of the smash-hit video game Plants vs.…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection

Newsdesk June 25, 2014 No Comments

Since the era of silent films, Universal Pictures has earned a reputation as the home of the monster movie, producing landmark films that defined the horror genre for all time.…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Funko San Diego Comic-Con 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT #2!

Newsdesk June 25, 2014 No Comments

It’s time for our second exclusive reveal! 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…

TV TV News

FX CLIPS for THE STRAIN

Newsdesk June 25, 2014 No Comments

FX has posted a behind-the-scenes video for the upcoming drama series, THE STRAIN, which premieres Sunday, July 13 at 10:00 PM ET/PT only on FX. Inside The Strain – The…

Conventions EVENTS

Boreanaz, Reedus, Smith, Gillan Headline Wizard World Chicago Comic Con Celebrity Roster

Newsdesk June 25, 2014 No Comments

David Boreanaz, Norman Reedus, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Katie Cassidy, Stan Lee Headline Celebrity Guests At Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 21-24 Five WWE® Standouts Including Superstar John Cena®,…

SPOTLIGHT

But Let’s Face It #30 – Geek Girls Strike Back

Newsdesk June 25, 2014 No Comments

Tom Franck, from Comics And Comics, is back with another observation of the the Geek World. This time around he taking a hard look at the Geek Girls.

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