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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

JOURNEY TO THE MAGICAL LAND OF FIGNATION IN ODDLY NORMAL

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

You’re invited to join in on an extraordinary fantasy adventure A little bit The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with a splash of Liz Kessler’s Emily Windsnap series, ODDLY NORMAL is…

Toy News TOYS

Exclusive Unmasked Amazing Spider-Man 2 Figure Available at Marvelshop.com!

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has amazed audiences around the globe, and love for the wall-crawling hero is stronger than ever! The top-grossing movie sees Spider-Man’s friends become his worst enemies…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

Marvel Comes to SPECIAL EDITION NYC With a Can’t Miss Panel Lineup!

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

Face front, true believer! New York City’s newest convention just got a bit more Marvel-ous! This weekend, Marvel kicks off Special Edition NYC’s inaugural show in style with an exciting…

Comic News COMICS

New story arc of LAZARUS promises more romance and betrayal

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

Issue #11 marks the beginning of an exciting chapter in the New York Times bestselling dystopian series “Greg Rucka! He is the coolest graphic writer. I love him… Lazarus is…

Comic News COMICS

Enlist with the ARMOR HUNTERS NAME GENERATOR Today! Stop the X-O MANOWAR Outbreak!

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

Many have fought. Many have died. Were you one of the ARMOR HUNTERS’ honored fallen? How many armors did you destroy in pursuit of a safer universe? And what brought…

Movie News MOVIES

SEEKING REAL “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY!”

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Marvel Studios, Dolby® Laboratories and Visa Signature Join Forces to Find GUARDIANS OF GOOD— Real “Guardians of the Galaxy” Who Better Their Communities Through Service,…

Conventions EVENTS

REEDPOP TAKES OVER BIG APPLE WITH LAUNCH OF WEEKLONG POP CULTURE CELEBRATION – NEW YORK SUPER WEEK

Newsdesk June 11, 2014 No Comments

INAUGURAL FESTIVAL TO SHOWCASE MUSIC, TV, FILM AND MORE WITH DOZENS OF EVENTS AT MAJOR VENUES THROUGHOUT NYC OCTOBER 3-12 ReedPOP, the world’s largest producer of pop culture events, today…

Fanboy Factor PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

Fanboy Factor Podcast Episode 2: Creators, Comics and Toys. Oh my!

Fanboy Factor June 11, 2014 No Comments

Brian Isaacs and your friendly neighborhood jman are at it again. Unpacking and examining the day’s comic news. From the long uncredited co-creator of the Batman, Bill Finger, to why…

Comic News COMICS

LAND OF OOO NOW RECRUITING IN ‘ADVENTURE TIME: BANANA GUARD ACADEMY’

Newsdesk June 10, 2014 No Comments

Have you ever wanted to serve in the illustrious Banana Guards and protect the Candy Kingdom? Well now’s your chance! Root Beer Guy is calling on all guards (banana or…

Comic News COMICS Conventions EVENTS

IDW SETS UP DOWN UNDER!

Newsdesk June 10, 2014 No Comments

Ted Adams And Chris Ryall Bring Exclusives And Announcements To Supanova Pop Cultre Expo Over two weekends this June, IDW CEO & Publisher Ted Adams and Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief Chris…

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