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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…

Comic News COMICS

Madefire Expands To Windows 8 With Exclusive Transformers Motion Book Release

Newsdesk June 25, 2014 No Comments

Five new episodes of Hasbro and IDW Publishing’s Transformers are now available exclusively through the Madefire app on Windows 8 In collaboration with Hasbro and IDW Publishing, Madefire, today announced…

Toy News TOYS

New DST Items in the July Issue of Previews!

Newsdesk June 24, 2014 No Comments

Is it a new month already? Well, not quite, but we’re getting a jump on July by opening up a ton of new Diamond Select Toys items for pre-orders! These…

TV TV News

Nickelodeon Debuts “THE LEGEND OF KORRA” BOOK 3: CHANGE This Friday at 7 p.m. (ET/PT)

Newsdesk June 24, 2014 No Comments

After a much-anticipated return, Nickelodeon will premiere The Legend of Korra Book 3: Change this Friday, June 27, at 7p.m. (ET/PT) with two back-to-back episodes – “A Breath of Fresh…

Comic News COMICS

Skottie Young Covers SPIDER-VERSE With Interlocking Variant Covers!

Newsdesk June 24, 2014 No Comments

This November, every Spider-Man ever across space and time unite for the epic Spider-Verse event. But first, Marvel is proud to officially unveil the interlocking Spider-Verse variants by Eisner-award winning…

Comic News COMICS

WONDER WOMAN NEWSPAPER COMICS COME TO IDW

Newsdesk June 24, 2014 No Comments

The Entire 1940’s Newspaper Comics Available For The First Time Ever! In partnership with DC Entertainment, IDW Publishing and Library of American Comics is pleased to announce the August release…

Toy News TOYS

Hasbro’s Marvel Spider-Man Legends Infinite 6″ Agent Venom Action Figure

Newsdesk June 23, 2014 No Comments

Hasbro’s Marvel Spider-Man Legends Infinite 6″ Agent Venom Action Figure, previously revealed at Comic-Con International in San Diego last Summer, will be made available this Fall, exclusively at Walgreens in…

Comic News COMICS

Archaia Announces Alyssa Milano’s ‘Hacktivist’ Collected in Hardcover

Newsdesk June 23, 2014 No Comments

Coming this July, Archaia, an award-winning imprint of publisher BOOM! Studios, is excited to announce the HACKTIVIST hardcover, a collection of the hit four-issue miniseries created by actress, philanthropist, and…

TV TV News

NICKELODEON BRINGS ITS ANIMATED SHORTS PROGRAM TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON WITH OPEN CALL FOR ORIGINAL PROJECTS

Newsdesk June 23, 2014 No Comments

Network for First-Time Ever to Take Meetings from Convention Floor with Goal to Greenlight Pitch from Attendees Continuing its mission to open its doors to more creative talent than ever…

Comic News COMICS

MARVEL 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Unites All-Star Creators From All Eras!

Newsdesk June 23, 2014 No Comments

New Anthology to Feature Some of the Industry’s Biggest Names! In October 1939, Marvel Comics #1 was unleashed upon the world, creating an entire universe and laying the foundations for…

Toy News TOYS

Funko San Diego Comic-Con 2014 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT!

Newsdesk June 23, 2014 No Comments

Drumroll please… We are ready to begin the countdown to San Diego Comic-Con 2014! This means it’s time for us to start REVEALING EXCLUSIVES! Starting today, we’ll be revealing our…

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