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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

Alternative Comics Announces Fall 2014 Release

Newsdesk June 19, 2014 No Comments

New print and digital books by Noah Van Sciver, Devin Flynn, Andy Ristaino, Jim Campbell, Reid Psaltis and Josh Shalek Steve Lafler launches new series Death in Oaxaca Cupertino, California…

Toy News TOYS

Fangirls Assemble! Her Universe and Marvel Team Up to Launch the Ultimate Fangirl Fashion Apparel Line

Newsdesk June 19, 2014 No Comments

Her Universe™, the leader in female genre merchandise, announced today a breakthrough collaboration with Marvel Entertainment and Disney Consumer Products to create a fashionable collection of empowering Super Hero apparel…

Comic News COMICS

MURDER ME DEAD Wears Noir on Its Sleeve

Newsdesk June 19, 2014 No Comments

Obsession darkens Lapham’s tale of lust and murder Hanging from the ceiling fan in her lavish Hollywood home. That’s where Steven Russell finds his estranged wife, Eve Kroft—rich, beautiful, and…

TV TV News

Lou Ferrigno, Wizard World CEO John Macaluso featured on Hallmark Channel’s ‘Home & Family’

Newsdesk June 19, 2014 No Comments

Wizard World CEO John Macaluso, ‘The Incredible Hulk’ Lou Ferrigno Featured On Hallmark Channel’s ‘Home & Family’ Program Duo Talked Wizard World, Comic Con Industry, Helped Hosts With Do-It-Yourself “Hulk-Sized’…

Toy News TOYS

ReAction: Nightmare Before Christmas & The Terminator

Newsdesk June 19, 2014 No Comments

What’s this? Nightmare Before Christmas ReAction Figures! The Pumpkin King and the rest of your favorite Halloween Town citizens are joining the ReAction Figure line! Doesn’t Jack look great? “You’re…

Comic News COMICS

‘ADVENTURE TIME’ GOES DIY WITH SPECIAL ZINE ISSUE

Newsdesk June 19, 2014 No Comments

KaBOOM!, an award-winning imprint of publisher BOOM! Studios, and Cartoon Network Enterprises, the licensing and merchandising arm of the network, are pleased to announce that July’s ADVENTURE TIME #30 will…

TV TV News

MARVEL’S HULK AND THE AGENTS OF S.M.A.S.H. CLIP

Newsdesk June 19, 2014 No Comments

This Sunday, the Hulk needs a break from the rest of the team and finds himself on an island full of monsters! Tune-in for a brand new episode of Marvel’s…

TV TV News

Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pulls A Switcheroo In New Episode Debuting Sunday

Newsdesk June 19, 2014 No Comments

Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pulls A Switcheroo In New Episode Debuting Sunday, June 22, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT) Raphael’s temper inadvertently leads to a Kraang switcheroo in a new…

Movie News MOVIES

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES | The Final Trailer!

Newsdesk June 19, 2014 No Comments

The FINAL trailer for 20th Century Fox’s highly anticipated film, DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, has been released! A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar…

Conventions EVENTS

Baltimore Comic-Con Announces On-Site CGC Grading for This Year’s Show

Newsdesk June 19, 2014 No Comments

The Baltimore Comic-Con is excited to announce that Certified Guaranty Company, LLC (CGC) will be on-hand to conduct on-site grading at this year’s show. The show, which is expanding this…

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