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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…

Toy News TOYS

HIKARI FRIDAY ROUND 5!

Newsdesk May 30, 2014 No Comments

Are you ready for Hikari Friday Round 5?! This Friday, we are giving away TWO DIFFERENT Hikari Sofubi Figures! We will pick two winners this week and each will win…

Comic News COMICS

MIRACLEMAN BOOK ONE: A DREAM OF FLYING FEATURETTE

Newsdesk May 30, 2014 No Comments

Miracleman Book One: A Dream of Flying KIMOTA! With one magic word, a long-forgotten legend lives again! Freelance reporter Michael Moran always knew he was meant for something more-now, an…

TV TV News

Adventure Time “Food Chain” – Guest Director Masaaki Yuasa airs Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Newsdesk May 30, 2014 No Comments

New Episode “Food Chain” Masaaki Yuasa, director, writer, and storyboard artist Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. (ET, PT) On a field trip to the Candy Kingdom Museum of Natural…

COLUMNS SPOTLIGHT The jman Sayeth...: Toy Reviews TOYS

the jman sayeth: I Have a Problem with Lego Minifigures

your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor May 30, 2014 1 Comment

I’m telling you, ever since going to that Lego show a few weeks ago, I’ve really developed a problem with Lego minifigures.

Comic News COMICS

‘DEAD LETTERS’ TRADE PAPERBACK DEBUTING IN AUGUST AT INTRODUCTORY PRICE

Newsdesk May 29, 2014 No Comments

Who is Sam Whistler, and what is he doing “Here”? The answers (and even more questions) are coming, as BOOM! Studios is pleased to announce that the DEAD LETTERS trade…

Comic News COMICS

Miracleman Book One: A Dream of Flying On-Sale Now!

Newsdesk May 29, 2014 No Comments

“A must-read for scholars of the genre, and of the comic book medium as a whole.” – TIME It was the series that changed comics forever. With the utterance of…

TV TV News

New Clip For THE STRAIN

Newsdesk May 29, 2014 No Comments

FX just released a new video for the upcoming drama series, THE STRAIN, which premieres Sunday, July 13 only on FX. The Strain – Takeover The end of our world…is…

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Free Comic Book Day Generates Record Breaking Attendance & Coverage

Newsdesk May 29, 2014 No Comments

Over one million people estimated to have attended Free Comic Book Day in 2014 The first Saturday in May 2014 was a busy day for participating comic shops all over…

Toy News TOYS

DC Comics Vinyl Cubed

Newsdesk May 29, 2014 No Comments

DC Comics Vinyl3 Vinyl³ is a line of 2.5” interchangeable magnetic vinyl figures! Each figure features removable parts that have the capability of attaching magnetically or by peg to other…

Comic News COMICS

ARCHAIA TO MAKE SERGIO TOPPI’S ‘THE COLLECTOR’ FINALLY AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH

Newsdesk May 29, 2014 No Comments

The late Sergio Toppi is considered one of the greatest sequential masters of our time, influencing generations of comic artists and illustrators with his beautifully detailed line work, including Sean…

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