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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…

Comic News COMICS

BOOM! STUDIOS AND MADEFIRE ANNOUNCE THE DEBUT OF ‘CLIVE BARKER’S NEXT TESTAMENT’ MOTION BOOK

Newsdesk June 18, 2014 No Comments

Prepare to experience the horror of Clive Barker in a whole new format! BOOM! Studios, an award-winning publisher of comics and graphic novels, and Madefire, a digital storytelling and technology…

Comic News COMICS

SUMMER 2014 ARTIST’S EDITION LINEUP FINALIZED!

Newsdesk June 18, 2014 No Comments

IDW To Release Influential Books From Across The Comic Spectrum Tomorrow marks the release of the first of six Artist’s Editions that will fill the summer with new additions to…

Toy News TOYS

The Amazing Spider-Man Marvel Select Figure Crawls Into Comic Shops!

Newsdesk June 18, 2014 No Comments

After months of anticipation, the Marvel Select Amazing Spider-Man 2 action figure is finally creeping its way into your local comic shop! Standing 7 inches tall with 16 points of…

Toy News TOYS

Get Exclusive Apparel Only in Comic Shops!

Newsdesk June 18, 2014 No Comments

Fans of comic book characters and pop-culture icons can show off their enthusiasm for their favorite individuals from comics, TV shows, and movies with exclusive apparel featured in the June…

Toy News TOYS

Pop! Animation: Dragon Ball Z

Newsdesk June 18, 2014 No Comments

KAMEHAMEHA!!! We searched the universe and… We collected all 7 Dragon Balls! We wished for Pop!’s of your favorite Dragon Ball Z characters! These Pop!’s are fierce fighters! Funko is…

Comic News COMICS

New artist gets first 2000 AD strip – thanks to Thought Bubble convention

Newsdesk June 18, 2014 1 Comment

2000 AD has always been known for finding fresh new talent and this week’s issue is no different… The winner of the Portfolio Competition at the 2013 Thought Bubble comic…

TV TV News

SPIDER-MAN RETURNS IN AN ALL-NEW SEASON OF “MARVEL’S ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN: WEB WARRIORS” PREMIERING AUGUST 31 ON DISNEY XD

Newsdesk June 18, 2014 No Comments

Marvel’s most popular super hero, Spider-Man, swings into a new season in “Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors,” premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 (9:00 a.m.) on the Marvel Universe programming block on…

Movie News MOVIES

THE EXPENDABLES 3 New Trailer Debut!

Newsdesk June 18, 2014 No Comments

Our favorite tough guys from Lionsgate’s upcoming film, THE EXPENDABLES 3, are rolling into theaters for the most FUN event of the summer…and we have an explosive new trailer and…

TV TV News

NICKELODEON GREENLIGHTS SEASON FOUR OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES WITH 20-EPISODE PICKUP

Newsdesk June 17, 2014 No Comments

Seth Green to Join Turtles Pack as Leonardo Beginning Season Three Airing this Fall As the heroes in a half shell celebrate their 30th anniversary this year, Nickelodeon has picked…

Conventions EVENTS Toy News TOYS

Warner Bros Showcases DC Entertainment Television Slate at Licensing Expo 2014

Newsdesk June 17, 2014 No Comments

WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS SHOWCASES DC ENTERTAINMENT AND WARNER BROS. TELEVISION PRIMETIME TELEVISION SLATE AT LICENSING EXPO 2014 All-New Warner Bros. Television Programming Arsenal Featuring DC Comics and Vertigo Titles…

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