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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…

Conventions EVENTS

Baltimore Comic-Con Welcomes Amy Chu, Jeremy Dale, Gerhard, and Ron Randall!

Newsdesk June 23, 2014 No Comments

Come to the Baltimore Comic-Con’s premiere inaugural three-day event, September 5-7, 2014, at the Baltimore Convention Center! Adding to already vast variety of guests, we are proud to welcome to…

Fanboy Factor PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

Fanboy Factor Podcast Episode 3: Rumors. Rumors and even more rumors!

Fanboy Factor June 23, 2014 1 Comment

Brian Isaacs and your friendly neighborhood jman delve right into all the DC rumors that hit the internets. From what Bleeding Cool is calling the DC Band Aid to Jason…

SPOTLIGHT TV TV Reviews

Arrow Season 2 Review (CW)

June 23, 2014 1 Comment

Arrow is entering its third season this fall, and it’d be accurate to say that it’s highly anticipated. This is also the case for the Flash series airing in the…

TV TV News

BBC AMERICA’S ‘INTRUDERS’ TRAILER AND PREMIERE DATE

Newsdesk June 21, 2014 No Comments

INTRUDERS PREMIERES AUGUST 23 10/9c ON BBC AMERICA BBC AMERICA’s new original drama series starring celebrated British actor John Simm and Oscar® winner Mira Sorvino From writer and executive producer…

TV TV News

New “TEEN TITANS GO!” Clip

Newsdesk June 20, 2014 No Comments

“Pirates” New Episode Airs Thursday, June 26 6:00/5:00c on Cartoon Network Aqualad asks Raven out on a date, which makes Beast Boy jealous. Cyborg tries to prove that Aqualad is…

Toy News TOYS

Hikari Friday MYSTIC POWERS SKELETOR!

Newsdesk June 20, 2014 No Comments

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

Toy News TOYS

Breaking Bad Continues with PREVIEWS Exclusive Jesse Pinkman 6” Action Figure

Newsdesk June 20, 2014 No Comments

Fans of the AMC’s Hit Series, Breaking Bad Can Re-Create Their Favorite moments with street smart Jesse Fans of the award winning Breaking Bad TV series can now get their…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Mr. Peabody and Sherman Arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD

Newsdesk June 20, 2014 No Comments

“Smart, Funny and Fun” – Sam Rubin, KTLA-TV FROM THE CREATORS OF THE CROODS AND HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Unleash the fun at home with the hilarious comedy-adventure, DreamWorks…

Comic News COMICS

Deadpool Gets His Groove On With a 3D Motion Cover in September!

Newsdesk June 19, 2014 No Comments

This September, Deadpool’s getting in on all the 3D cover hullabaloo – and today, Marvel is proud to unveil Mark Brooks’ stunning 3D (Dashingly Dancing Deadpool) motion cover variant to…

Comic News COMICS

Marvel Reveals DEATH OF WOLVERINE #1 ‘Mortal Variant’!

Newsdesk June 19, 2014 No Comments

It’s the storyline that has the whole comic industry buzzing, and today Marvel is proud to officially unveil the ‘Mortal Variant’ to DEATH OF WOLVERINE #1! Gorgeously rendered by superstar…

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