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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…

EVENTS Other Events

Hop-Con 2.0: The w00tstout Launch Festival on July 23

Newsdesk June 2, 2014 No Comments

Featuring Stone w00tstout 2.0 Collaborators Wil Wheaton, Drew Curtis and Aisha Tyler Grab a phaser, dust off your Gunstar, fire up the Batmobile and join Stone Brewing Co. in San…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

BBC Home Entertainment Announces ORPHAN BLACK: SEASON TWO on Blu-ray and DVD JULY 15, 2014

Newsdesk June 2, 2014 No Comments

ORPHAN BLACK: SEASON TWO “Orphan Black…remains brilliantly engineered for dynamic multiplicity… electrified by Tatiana Maslany’s all-star performance…” – Entertainment Weekly Street Date: June 15, 2014 Suggested Retail Price: DVD $29.98…

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Friends Become Enemies in FANTASTIC FOUR #6 – A Tie-In to ORIGINAL SIN!

Newsdesk June 2, 2014 No Comments

This June, the fall of the first family continues in the explosive FANTASTIC FOUR #6 – a tie-in to Original Sin! From Eisner-award winning writer James Robinson, fan-favorite artist Leonard…

Comic Reviews COMICS

Comic Review: Tomb Raider Vol. 3&4 (Dark Horse)

May 31, 2014 No Comments

Simone does quality work. All of the dialogue flows, but the true strength in her writing comes from her situational evolution. Everything just clicks. Normally this kind of writing creates…

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TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED: THE COMPLETE SERIES on DVD June 10

Newsdesk May 30, 2014 No Comments

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED: THE COMPLETE SERIES Relive the Epic Adventures of This Classic Animated TV Series in One Complete Set OWN THIS COLLECTIBLE 6-DVD SET AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT AMAZON.COM JUNE 10,…

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New “TEEN TITANS GO!” Clip

Newsdesk May 30, 2014 No Comments

***NEW DAY & TIME*** “Puppets Whaaaaat?” New Episode Airs Thursday, June 5 6:00/5:00c on Cartoon Network Robin makes marionette versions of the other Titans as a way to deal with…

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DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES PHOENIX COMICON 2014 SCHEDULE!

Newsdesk May 30, 2014 No Comments

Join Dark Horse Comics for our first visit to Phoenix Comicon! We’ll be at booth #535—handing out giveaways and offering free signings with comics creators! Come check out our comics,…

Comic News COMICS

Time Runs Out for AVENGERS and NEW AVENGERS This September!

Newsdesk May 30, 2014 No Comments

This September, leap into tomorrow as the Marvel Universe fast forwards 8 months in AVENGERS #35 and NEW AVENGERS #24! All-Star artists Jim Cheung & Mike Deodato join New York…

Comic News COMICS

A Showdown For the Ages – Your First Look at HULK VS. IRON MAN #1!

Newsdesk May 30, 2014 No Comments

This June, Original Sin continues to send shockwaves through the Marvel Universe as two of Earth’s Mightiest clash in a battle for the ages – and neither will walk away…

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Home Entertainment News

Marvel’s AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. available on Blu-ray and DVD September 9th

Newsdesk May 30, 2014 No Comments

The Mind-Blowing Saga That Began in Marvel’s The Avengers Continues in ABC’s Action-Packed Series MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Relive All 22 Thrilling Episodes, Plus Get Level 7 Access with Newly…

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