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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…

TV TV News

New The Flash Clips

Newsdesk June 17, 2014 No Comments

CW has released 2 new clips from the upcoming THE FLASH TV show. The Flash – Friendzoned Interview Even legends can get caught in the friend zone. Candice Patton talks…

COLUMNS Conventions EVENTS SPOTLIGHT The jman Sayeth...:

Special Edition: NYC (Reed Pop)

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor June 17, 2014 2 Comments

Over the weekend, Reed Pop (best known as the organizers of New York Comic Con) debuted a new con at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City called…Special Edition,…

PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

The Next Issue 139 – E3 Afterthoughts

June 16, 2014 No Comments

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN IN It’s an early day and shenanigans are abound as El takes the helm. Along with Aitch, Elden and Armand, we discuss the following: Chuck’s comic…

COLUMNS The jman Sayeth...: Toy Reviews TOYS

Toy Review: DC Comics Super-Villains Bizarro figure (DC Collectibles)

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor June 13, 2014 No Comments

I’ve really got mixed feelings about the New52 Bizarro. On the one hand, I like the overall design of the character, especially this DC Collectibles figure (once again, DC Collectibles…

Comic News COMICS

Make Yours Marvel With the Special MARVEL 75Th ANNIVERSARY MAGAZINE!

Newsdesk June 12, 2014 No Comments

The biggest characters, the best stories, and the most iconic moments. Celebrate over seven decades of Marvel myth-making with September’s commemorative MARVEL 75TH ANNIVERSARY MAGAZINE, a fitting tribute to the…

Toy News TOYS

Pop! Television: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Newsdesk June 12, 2014 No Comments

If the apocalypse comes, beep me. We have more exciting news for Joss Whedon fans today! A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER POP! SERIES! The Chosen One and her crew are…

Comic News COMICS

The History of Angela Revealed in THOR & LOKI: THE TENTH REALM #1!

Newsdesk June 12, 2014 No Comments

Thor & Loki Confront a Devastating Secret in This Epic Limited Series! This July, discover the startling secret that Original Sin will uproot for the worlds of Earth and Asgard…

Comic News COMICS

AN ASSASSIN RETURNS IN ARCHAIA’S ‘THE KILLER’ OMNIBUS VOL. 2

Newsdesk June 12, 2014 No Comments

Retirement never lasts for a hired gun. This July, Volumes 3 and 4 of the Eisner Award-nominated series THE KILLER are collected for the first time ever in the definitive…

Movie News MOVIES

First Trailer For HOME!

Newsdesk June 12, 2014 No Comments

20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation have just released the FIRST trailer for their highly anticipated film, HOME! Get intergalactic when this 3D comedy, featuring the voices of Jim Parsons,…

Toy News TOYS

Ghostbusters 24″ Mr. Stay-Puft Photo Contest Continues, as the First Winner is Chosen!

Newsdesk June 12, 2014 No Comments

We asked you to shoot your 24-inch Stay Puft Marshmallow Man bank somewhere near where you live, and now we’re ready to choose the winner for the month of May!…

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