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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…

Toy News TOYS

Coming This Fall from DST: New Items from Back to the Future, Aliens, Pulp Fiction and more!

Newsdesk June 4, 2014 No Comments

Summer’s here, and the time is right for a whole bunch of new product announcements from Diamond Select Toys! These items are all in the June issue of Previews, the…

Fanboy Factor PODCASTS SPOTLIGHT

Fanboy Factor Podcast Episode 1: Back In Business

Fanboy Factor June 3, 2014 1 Comment

The one and only Fanboy Factor Podcast is back in business! Brian Isaacs, publisher of the Fanboy Factor website, and your friendly neighborhood jman, tackle the world of fanboys. This…

Toy News TOYS

Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Comics Celebrate Heroic Dads this Father’s Day

Newsdesk June 3, 2014 1 Comment

MAKE FATHER’S DAY FANTASTIC SUPERMAN HALL OF HEROES – Nominate Your Hero Superman Hall of Heroes is an online initiative that empowers fans to honor personal heroes that have made…

Comic News COMICS

HARBINGER #24 – Requiem for a Renegade!

Newsdesk June 3, 2014 No Comments

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of HARBINGER #24 – the penultimate chapter of “Death of a Renegade” from New York Times best-selling writer Joshua Dysart (Harbinger Wars)…

Toy News TOYS

Pop! Television: Breaking Bad

Newsdesk June 3, 2014 No Comments

YO! From the Funko lab… After MANY requests… From the 10 time Primetime Emmy winning television series… We’re serving you a fresh batch of Breaking Bad Pop!’s! These Pop!’s are…

Conventions EVENTS

Oh, Doctor! Matt Smith To Attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con June 20-21

Newsdesk June 3, 2014 No Comments

‘Eleventh Doctor’ In ‘Doctor Who’ Series Joins Amy Pond’ Actress Karen Gillan At Pennsylvania Convention Center In Rare Dual Appearance Matt Smith, who recently completed an acclaimed four-year run as…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Captain America: The Winter Soldier on Blu-ray 9/9

Newsdesk June 3, 2014 No Comments

MARVEL’S FIRST AVENGER RETURNS IN THE YEAR’S BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER ACTION ADVENTURE! MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Own The Movie That Changed Everything, along with Exclusive Bonus Features! Get it…

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Nerd Management -Ep 41- Pop Con 2014!

June 3, 2014 No Comments

Live from Pop Con!! New friends, old friends, and TV legends are all over in this exciting Pop Con episode! We manage to manage all things nerdy! Check out the…

Movie News MOVIES

New Pic From KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE

Newsdesk June 2, 2014 No Comments

20th Century Fox has released new pics from KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE SYNOPSIS Based upon the acclaimed comic book and directed by Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass, X-Men First Class), Kingsman:…

Comic News COMICS

The 90s Return in Your First Look at DEADPOOL VS. X-FORCE #1!

Newsdesk June 2, 2014 No Comments

New Limited Series Set to Return the Merc With a Mouth to His 90s Roots! This July, big guns, big pouches, and big action all return as your favorite mercenary…

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